23.02.2025 11:30
The Galatasaray-Fenerbahçe derby in the 25th week of the Trendyol Super League became the most expensive match in Turkish football before it was even played, with the total value of both teams reaching 519.23 million euros. The yellow-reds have the most valuable squad in the Super League, worth 277.23 million euros, while the yellow-blues follow their eternal rivals with a squad value of 242 million euros.
The Galatasaray-Fenerbahçe derby, which will directly affect the championship race in the 25th week of the Trendyol Super League, has already made its mark in Turkish football history before it is even played.
THE MOST EXPENSIVE MATCH IN TURKISH FOOTBALL HISTORY
The Galatasaray - Fenerbahçe derby, which will be played tomorrow evening in the Super League, will be the most expensive match in Turkish football history. According to Transfermarkt data, Galatasaray, with a squad value of 277.23 million euros, has the most valuable squad in the Super League, while Fenerbahçe, with a value of 242 million euros, will be hosted at RAMS Park tomorrow. The total value of both teams reaches 519.23 million euros, and for the first time in their history, these fierce rivals will face each other with such expensive squads.
STARTING 11s MAY ALSO BREAK RECORDS
This match could also break records in terms of the total value of the starting 11s on the field. In the derby between the two teams in September 2024, the total value of the starting 11s reached 322 million euros. Osimhen, valued at 75 million euros, will take the field with the title of "Turkey's most expensive footballer." Sara, the second most expensive player with a value of 23 million euros, will also fight for the yellow-red colors. The highest-valued players of the yellow-navy team are Amrabat and En-Nesyri, each valued at 22 million euros.
WHEN IS THE GALATASARAY-FENERBAHÇE DERBY?
The Galatasaray-Fenerbahçe derby in the 25th week of the Trendyol Super League will be played on Monday, February 24, at 20:00 at RAMS Park. The grand match will be officiated by Slovenian referee Slavko Vincic.