Fenerbahce has established itself as the most frequent runners-up in Turkish football, finishing second in the Super Lig for the fourth consecutive season. Overall, they have been runners-up 30 times—26 since the league's reform in 1959, easily outpacing domestic rivals Galatasaray and Besiktas. Notably, this analysis also considers a "heartbreak ratio" of second to first-place finishes across football. Zamalek leads this sad tally worldwide with 34 times as runners-up, reflecting an enduring trend of near triumph as emphasized in various league histories.
Fenerbahce has been runner-up 30 times, 26 of those since 1959's Super Lig introduction, making them Türkiye's greatest runners-up ahead of Galatasaray and Besiktas.
The heartbreak ratio reflects the proportion of second-place to first-place finishes, revealing teams like Zamalek with an astonishing 34 runner-up finishes, highlighting a consistent pattern of near misses.
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