To commemorate 25 years of memories with the 1907 Fenerbahçe Association, we brought 16 iconic presenters together for a 40-minute stage show.
A quarter of a century of service to Fenerbahçe... The 1907 Fenerbahçe Association celebrated its 25th anniversary with a special event at the Four Seasons, where the highlight of the evening was a powerful stage performance revisiting the past.
The show opened with an introductory speech by Nejat İşler, followed by renowned sports announcer Murat Ünlü, who relived the moment Hüseyin Çakıroğlu—affectionately known as "The Doctor"—scored the unforgettable goal against Bordeaux 25 years ago. That goal, which captured hearts across the country, unknowingly lit the first spark that would ignite the founding of the 1907 Fenerbahçe Association.
Six months after that match, when the Doctor fell ill, a simple question began to stir among supporters: How can we help him? Ali Koç rallied Fenerbahçe fans around this cause, and soon that question evolved into something greater: What can we do for Fenerbahçe? Four years later, some of Turkey’s most influential businesspeople came together under the banner of the Association to serve the club they loved.
From that unity, incredible ideas and landmark projects emerged—not only for Fenerbahçe but for Turkey. On the evening of September 21, 2017, marking the 25th anniversary, Association President Ali Koç hosted an unforgettable celebration, reflecting on these achievements and reigniting the spirit that started it all.
Typically, such occasions are marked with a 10-minute desktop video projected on a screen. But we chose a different path. We invited 16 of Turkey’s most celebrated artists to take the stage in an 8-act original production. It was a true celebration of passion. Who wasn’t there? Nejat İşler, Selçuk Yöntem, Meltem Cumbul, Gökçe Bahadır, Sarp Akkaya, Kadir Doğulu, Furkan Palalı, Tülin Şahin, Fahir Atakoğlu, Ercan Saatçi, Bedri Baykam, Ege Kökenli, Sinan Bayraktar, Ceyda Düvenci, Emre Karayel—and many more, all with Fenerbahçe in their hearts.
The performance didn’t just unfold on stage—it filled the entire venue. We blended cinematic techniques and original music to heighten the sense of reality. A simulation of Atatürk’s voice was specially created for the show, bringing to life the words he personally wrote in Fenerbahçe’s notebook (Minute 22:15). And thanks to the live broadcast on YouTube, fans around the world could join the celebration.
In the lead-up to the event, our YouTube-focused social media campaign helped build excitement. The significance of September 21, the star-studded guest list, and the spirit of the 25th anniversary were shared far and wide. Fans took to social media to express their pride and anticipation. The most anticipated moment of the evening? Ali Koç’s powerful speech, where he formally announced his candidacy for the Fenerbahçe presidency—making headlines across Turkey.
The members of the 1907 Fenerbahçe Association have served the club with unwavering love, and we poured that same passion into crafting every creative detail of this event. If you couldn’t be with us that night, we invite you now to relive it. Watch the full performance on our YouTube channel.

