Turkish National Division
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The National Division or National League (Turkish: Millî Küme) was a top-level football competition organised by the Turkish Football Federation, including the most successful teams from Istanbul, Ankara, and İzmir in Turkey.[1] It was the first national league in Turkish football history.[2] The league was played from 1937 to 1950.
Founded | 1937 |
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Folded | 1950 |
Country | Turkey |
Number of teams | 8 |
Level on pyramid | 1 |
Relegation to | None |
Domestic cup(s) | Prime Minister's Cup |
Last champions | Fenerbahçe (6th title) (1950) |
Most championships | Fenerbahçe (6 titles) |
Most appearances | Cihat Arman (122) |
Top goalscorer | Hakkı Yeten (95 goals) |
The top four clubs from Istanbul and the top two clubs from the Ankara and İzmir regional leagues made up the league roster, since the leagues of these three major cities were the strongest in those decades. The matches in Ankara were played at 19 Mayıs Stadium, the matches in İzmir at Alsancak Stadium, and the matches in Istanbul at Taksim Stadium. The league was the most important and popular football competition in its era.[3]
Fenerbahçe are the most successful club, having won six titles.[4][5]