Kayserispor
Squad
Diego Biseswar2012current
Ömer Bayram2012current
Srđan Mijailović2013current
Ali Karimi2021current
Aziz Behichcurrent
Emre Demircurrent
Emerich Jenei1969–1972- Alloysius Agu1994–1997
- Alloysius Agu2002–2006
Dimitar Ivankov2005–2008
Rashad Sadygov2005–2006- Delio Toledo2006–2010
- Lucien Mettomo2006–2006
- Hamidou2008–2011
Julius Aghahowa2008–2009- Salomon Olembé2008–2010
James Troisi2009–2012
Hasan Ali Kaldırım2010–2012- Jonathan Santana2010–2012
Marcelo Zalayeta2010–2011
Mohamed Shawky2010–2010
Volkan Babacan2010–2012
Cristian Riveros2011–2012
Emir Kujović2011–2013
Karim Ziani2011–2011
Nicolás Navarro2011–2013
Nordin Amrabat2011–2012
Okay Yokuşlu2011–2015
Peter Pekarík2011–2012
Zurab Khizanishvili2011–2014
Bobô2012–2015- Cristian Riveros2012–2013
Grétar Steinsson2012–2013
Malik Fathi2012–2012
Henrique Sereno2013–2015
Jajá Coelho2013–2013- Marko Simić2013–2016
Márcio Nobre2013–2015
Alexandros Tziolis2014–2015- Alexandros Tziolis2014–2014
Sinan Bolat2014–2014
Kamran Agayev2015–2015
Samba Sow2015–2017
Yakubu2015–2016
Alain Traoré2016–2017
Ali Ahamada2016–2018
Prejuce Nakoulma2016–2016
Asamoah Gyan2017–2019
Cristian Săpunaru2017–2019
Oleksandr Kucher2017–2019
Silvestre Varela2017–2019
Silviu Lung2017–2022
Aymen Abdennour2019–2020
Emmanuel Adebayor2019–2019
Miguel Lopes2019–2021
Paul-Georges Ntep2019–2020
Aaron Lennon2020–2021- Cristian Săpunaru2020–2021
Denis Alibec2020–2022
Manuel Fernandes2020–2021
Duckens Nazon2024–2025
Kayserispor is a professional football club based in Turkey, known for its vibrant red and yellow colors.
Founded on July 1, 1966, Kayserispor emerged from a merger of local amateur clubs to promote professional football in the region.
The club's first official match was played against Ankara Toprakspor, where Yener Kurgil scored the first goal in club history.
Biography
Formation
Kayserispor, a professional football club based in Kayseri, Turkey, was officially founded on July 1, 1966. The club emerged from a merger of several local amateur teams, including Erciyesspor, Sanayispor, and Ortaanadoluspor, as part of a broader initiative by the Turkish Football Federation to promote professional football in Anatolia. The club's first manager was Erdoğan Gürhan, and they began their journey in the newly established 2.Lig during the 1966-67 season, marking the start of their competitive history.
Early Years and Development
In their inaugural season, Kayserispor played their first official match against Ankara Toprakspor, where Yener Kurgil scored the club's first goal. The team finished 10th in the league, setting the stage for future growth. Over the years, Kayserispor underwent several name changes and ownership structures, including a period as Kayseri Emniyetspor and later as Kayseri Erciyesspor, reflecting the club's evolving identity and management.
Achievements and Legacy
Kayserispor has made significant strides in Turkish football, competing in both the Süper Lig and the TFF First League. The club has won the 1. Lig three times and has also claimed the Turkish Cup in the 2007-08 season. Their European journey includes a notable victory in the UEFA Intertoto Cup in 2006. The club's colors are red and yellow, and they play their home matches at the Kadir Has Stadium, which can accommodate 31,856 spectators. Kayserispor continues to be a prominent figure in Turkish football, with a rich history and a dedicated fan base.
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Career & Clubs
Origins and first years
Football in Kayseri had several amateur clubs by the 1930s; among them Erciyes Gençlik (est. 1937) and Erciyesspor are repeatedly mentioned in local historical publications. In the mid-1960s, Orhan Şeref Apak’s Turkish Football Federation (TFF) policy aimed to spread professional football to Anatolia and organise a nationwide second tier. Following local meetings in Kayseri, representatives agreed to merge Erciyesspor, Sanayispor and Ortaanadoluspor under the Kayserispor name. The club held its general assembly and was officially founded on 1 July 1966. Kayserispor entered the newly created 2.Lig in 1966–67. The first manager was Erdoğan Gürhan. Contemporary retrospectives record that the first official match was played in Kayseri against Ankara Toprakspor, with Yener Kurgil scoring in the 17th minute—considered the first goal in club history. Kayserispor finished its debut season 10th in the 2.Lig (Beyaz Grup), with a 9W–9D–12L record. Following the late-1980s restructure, the police-affiliated side in the city competed as Kayseri Emniyetspor. After the General Directorate of Security moved to withdraw police teams from national leagues, a civilian board took over and the club adopted the Kayseri Erciyesspor name. Across the 1990s the team operated under municipal ownership with successive name changes documented in federation records: Büyükşehir Belediye Erciyesspor (1992–96), Melikgazi Belediyesi Erciyesspor (1997–99) and Hacılar…
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- Süper Lig
- League
- TFF First League
Legacy
Domestic competitions
1. Lig (second tier) Winners (3): 1972–73, 1984–85, 2014–15 2. Lig (third tier) Winners (1): 1999–00
Cups
Turkish Cup Winners (1): 2007–08 Runners-up (1): 2021–22 Turkish Super Cup Runners-up (1): 2008
European competitions
UEFA Intertoto Cup Winners (1): 2006 (joint winners)
Archive
Passport
Identifiers & aliases
Kayserispor Kulübü, commonly known as Kayserispor, is a Turkish professional football club based in the city of Kayseri. Founded on 1 July 1966, the club currently competes in the TFF 1. Lig, the second tier of Turkish football. Kayserispor plays its home matches at the Kadir Has Stadium, which has a capacity of 31,856 all-seated spectators. The club's official colours are red and yellow.
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