Active in Süper Lig

Rizespor

RIZ

Türkçe

Form: LDLWD

Squad Size 50

City Rize

Stadium Çaykur Didi Stadyumu

Founded 1953

Sitting 8th with 40 points, Rizespor have achieved safety without threatening glory, with mixed recent results. The data shows a team that knows its level, operating within comfortable constraints. Progress demands discomfort. The squad features S. Akaydin (INTERCEPTOR), H. Dervişoğlu (DRIBBLER), and E. Ortakaya (INTERCEPTOR).

Match Coverage

Rizespor results, scores, and our take on recent matches

Date

Match

Score

League

Coverage

Five-goal swing at Çaykur Didi Stadyumu. Rizespor roar back from behind to edge Konyaspor 3-2 and pull clear in mid-table. #Rizespor #Konyaspor #SuperLig

Rizespor’s three-goal surge flips a mid-table showdown This 3-2 comeback at Çaykur Didi Stadyumu matters because it nudges Rizespor ahead of Konyaspor in a tight mid-table pack and proves they can turn pressure into points. Opening Act: Early shock, instant response This felt like a classic mid-table crunch match, two...

Read our take

Late surge in Kayseri: Chalov and Benes sink Rizespor, huge boost in the relegation fight at RHG Enerturk Enerji Stadyumu. #Kayserispor #Rizespor #SuperLig

Kayserispor strike late, survival bid revived At RHG Enerturk Enerji Stadyumu, Kayserispor turned a tense afternoon into a season-defining 2-0 win that keeps their survival hopes very much alive. Opening Act: Rizespor on the ball, Kayseri on edge Early on it felt like trouble for the hosts. Rizespor controlled possession,...

Read our take

Ten-man Rizespor snatch a 90+8 equaliser in Istanbul. Fenerbahçe’s title push takes a hit in a wild finish. Absolute must-watch. #Fenerbahçe #Rizespor #SuperLig

Rizespor’s 90+8 sucker punch rocks Fenerbahçe Chobani Stadium Fenerbahce Sukru Saracoglu witnessed a title-chasing Fenerbahçe drop two huge points as Rizespor stole a 2-2 draw at the death. Opening Act: One-way traffic, no early reward The story started with pressure, not goals. Fenerbahçe dominated possession at 60%, pinned Rizespor back...

Read our take

Rizespor turn it around in Rize: 0-1 down, 2-1 up in a wild late spell vs Gaziantep FK. High drama at Çaykur Didi. #Rizespor #GaziantepFK #SuperLig

Rizespor’s late rally ignites Çaykur Didi At Çaykur Didi Stadyumu, Rizespor’s surge from 0-1 down to a 2-1 win over Gaziantep FK turned a routine league date into a statement of resilience and control. Opening Act: Early shock, home control No slow burn here; the game settled into a tense...

Read our take

Rizespor rip apart Samsunspor 4-1 at Çaykur Didi Stadyumu. Augusto on fire, Fink’s red flips the script. #Rizespor #Samsunspor #SuperLig

Rizespor turn Çaykur Didi Stadyumu into a storm This 4-1 at Çaykur Didi Stadyumu felt like a statement win for Rizespor and a sharp reality check for Samsunspor’s push towards the upper half. Opening Act: Even on the ball, edge in the duels The match started like a classic Black...

Read our take

87th-minute lifeline at Atatürk Olimpiyat Stadı. Karagümrük stun Rizespor and breathe in the relegation fight. Heavy game, heavier stakes. #FatihKaragümrük #Rizespor #SuperLig

Babicka’s late strike keeps Karagümrük breathing At Atatürk Olimpiyat Stadı, this 2-1 comeback over Rizespor felt like a season-saving swing for relegation-threatened Fatih Karagümrük . Opening Act: Nervous energy, first blow to Karagümrük This had relegation battle vibes from the first exchanges: edgy, scrappy, nobody wanting to blink. The Intensity...

Read our take

Eastern Black Sea Derby, one clean strike. Onuachu scores, Zubkov transforms the game, Trabzonspor stay in the European chase. #Trabzonspor #Rizespor #SuperLig

Onuachu’s single blow settles a heavy derby In the Eastern Black Sea Derby at Papara Park, Trabzonspor’s 1-0 win felt bigger than the scoreline, tightening their grip on Europe and local bragging rights. Opening Act: Derby nerves, muted scoreboard This one simmered more than it exploded early on. At Papara...

Read our take

Early Laci penalty, Cuesta heroics, and Rize grind out a 1-0 at Çaykur Didi Stadyumu while Antalya own the ball but not the box. #Rizespor #Antalyaspor #SuperLig

One early kick, ninety minutes of nerves At Çaykur Didi Stadyumu, Rizespor struck early from the spot then survived Antalyaspor’s control of the ball to bank three quietly important Süper Lig points. Opening Act: Laci settles the script early This never felt like a slow burner. Ten minutes in, Qazim...

Read our take

Rizespor walk into Recep Tayyip Erdoğan Stadyumu and breeze past Kasımpaşa 3-0. Massive worry for the hosts near the drop. #Kasimpasa #Rizespor #SuperLig

Rizespor turn a tricky trip into a statement win In a tense afternoon at Recep Tayyip Erdoğan Stadyumu, mid-table Rizespor dismantled relegation-threatened Kasımpaşa 3-0 with ruthless efficiency. Opening Act: Home urgency, away precision This felt edgy from the outset: high Intensity , anxious touches, and a home side playing with...

Read our take

At Çaykur Didi Stadyumu, Rizespor’s structure beat Kocaelispor’s possession in a 2-0 win. Clinical in both boxes, ruthless in the details. #Rizespor #Kocaelispor #SuperLig

Rizespor’s defence turns a tight game into a clear win At Çaykur Didi Stadyumu, Rizespor didn’t just win 2-0, they dictated where the match was played and made Kocaelispor’s extra possession look toothless. Opening Act: Mihăilă strikes, Kocaelispor warned early The match settled quickly into its pattern: Kocaelispor edging possession,...

Read our take

Four goals, no passengers at Eryaman Stadium. Genclerbirligi lead twice, Rizespor control possession, and Mithat Pala’s late brace turns a wild Süper Lig clash into a must-watch 2-2.

Pala’s late brace turns Eryaman thriller into shared spoil At Eryaman Stadium, Genclerbirligi twice led but Rizespor’s late surge and Mithat Pala’s brace flipped the mood, turning an ordinary mid-table meeting into a genuine Süper Lig spectacle. Opening Act: VAR drama, own goal twist No gentle easing in at Eryaman...

Read our take

At Çaykur Didi Stadyumu, leaders Galatasaray swept aside Rizespor 3-0. Barış Alper Yılmaz starred with a goal and assist as Rize’s poor run deepens. Key turning point and stakes unpacked.

Title-chasing Galatasaray flex in Rize with ruthless 3-0 win At Çaykur Didi Stadyumu, leaders Galatasaray delivered a controlled 3-0 victory over a struggling Rizespor , reinforcing the title push while dragging the hosts closer to relegation trouble. Opening Act: Galatasaray set the tone early No feeling-out period, no easing in;...

Read our take

Drama at Basaksehir Fatih Terim Stadium! A 2-2 draw saw lead changes and super-sub heroics. Eldor Shomurodov and Bertug Yildirim struck for the hosts, while Rizespor's grit nearly secured an away upset. A classic Süper Lig battle! #Basaksehir #Rizespor #SüperLig

Tactical Chess Ends in Stalemate at the Fatih Terim This encounter was a testament to the tactical depth of the Süper Lig, where a resilient Rizespor nearly upended a European hopeful through clinical counter-attacking. The Opening Gambit The match at the Basaksehir Fatih Terim Stadium began with a measured tempo...

Read our take

Two reds, a siege on Rizespor’s box and an 89th-minute sting: Mihaila’s super-sub strike cancelled late by Mounie as Alanyaspor snatch a 1-1 draw at Çaykur Didi Stadyumu.

Red cards, late sting: drama at Çaykur Didi Two dismissals, a one-sided shot count and an 89th-minute punch turned this mid-table meeting into one of those draws that will shape confidence on both sides. Opening Act: early dismissal, backs to the wall The tone snapped into focus almost immediately at...

Read our take

At Gürsel Aksel Stadyumu, Göztepe absorbed waves of Rizespor pressure but struck with ruthless precision for a 3-1 win. Kurtulan and Bekiroglu turned possession stats into a footnote.

Göztepe bend, don’t break: Rizespor outplayed on the scoreboard in 3-1 win At Gürsel Aksel Stadyumu, Göztepe soaked up heavy pressure then struck three times to turn a stats-heavy Rizespor showing into a statement victory in the European spots race. Opening Act The early passages belonged to Rizespor’s metronome. They...

Read our take

Season Statistics

Full league record with goals, form, and recent streaks

Süper Lig 8th Place

Form

LDLWDLWLDD

Record

P31

D10

L12

Pts37

Win%29%

Goals

Scored41

Conceded44

Diff -3

Avg/G1.3

Conc/G1.4

Defense & Discipline

Clean Sheets8

Failed to Score8

Pens Scored3

Pens Missed0

Best Streaks

3 Win Streak

2 Draw Streak

2 Loss Streak

League Standings

Full Süper Lig table with points, goal difference and recent form

Pos	Team	P	Pts	GF	GA	GD
1	Galatasaray	32	74	73	27	+46
2	Fenerbahçe	32	70	71	34	+37
3	Trabzonspor	32	66	59	35	+24
4	Beşiktaş	32	59	56	36	+20
5	Göztepe	32	52	40	28	+12
6	Başakşehir	32	51	53	34	+19
7	Samsunspor	32	48	43	42	+1
8	Rizespor	32	40	44	46	-2
9	Konyaspor	32	40	42	45	-3
10	Kocaelispor	32	37	26	36	-10
11	Gaziantep FK	32	37	41	54	-13
12	Alanyaspor	32	34	37	38	-1
13	Kasımpaşa	32	32	30	46	-16
14	Eyüpspor	32	29	26	45	-19
15	Antalyaspor	32	29	30	51	-21
16	Gençlerbirliği S.K.	32	28	30	45	-15
17	Kayserispor	32	27	24	58	-34
18	Fatih Karagümrük	32	24	28	53	-25

P: 32 GD: +46

P: 32 GD: +37

P: 32 GD: +24

P: 32 GD: +20

P: 32 GD: +12

P: 32 GD: +19

P: 32 GD: +1

P: 32 GD: -2

P: 32 GD: -3

P: 32 GD: -10

P: 32 GD: -13

P: 32 GD: -1

P: 32 GD: -16

P: 32 GD: -19

P: 32 GD: -21

P: 32 GD: -15

P: 32 GD: -34

P: 32 GD: -25

Match History

Recent results and upcoming fixtures with scores and standings

Date	Opponent	Result	Competition	FutMetrix	H/A
May 01, 2026	Konyaspor	W 3-2	Süper Lig	66	H
Apr 25, 2026	Kayserispor	L 0-2	Süper Lig	55	A
Apr 17, 2026	Fenerbahçe	D 2-2	Süper Lig	100	A
Apr 13, 2026	Gaziantep FK	W 2-1	Süper Lig	53	H
Apr 09, 2026	Samsunspor	W 4-1	Süper Lig	73	H
Apr 05, 2026	Fatih Karagümrük	L 1-2	Süper Lig	75	A
Mar 14, 2026	Trabzonspor	L 0-1	Süper Lig	29	A
Mar 08, 2026	Antalyaspor	W 1-0	Süper Lig	22	H
Feb 28, 2026	Kasımpaşa	W 3-0	Süper Lig	20	A
Feb 20, 2026	Kocaelispor	W 2-0	Süper Lig	18	H
Feb 14, 2026	Gençlerbirliği S.K.	D 2-2	Süper Lig	84	A
Feb 08, 2026	Galatasaray	L 0-3	Süper Lig	34	H
Jan 31, 2026	Başakşehir	D 2-2	Süper Lig	73	A
Jan 25, 2026	Alanyaspor	D 1-1	Süper Lig	67	H
Jan 19, 2026	Göztepe	L 1-3	Süper Lig	68	A
Dec 20, 2025	Beşiktaş	L 0-1	Süper Lig	26	A
Dec 13, 2025	Eyüpspor	W 3-0	Süper Lig	30	H
Dec 06, 2025	Konyaspor	D 1-1	Süper Lig	30	A
Nov 29, 2025	Kayserispor	L 0-1	Süper Lig	25	H
Nov 23, 2025	Fenerbahçe	L 2-5	Süper Lig	95	H

Date	Opponent	Pos	Form	Venue	Competition	FutMetrix
May 09, 2026	Eyüpspor	14	WWLLL	Recep Tayyip Erdoğan Stadyumu	Süper Lig	42
May 17, 2026	Beşiktaş	4	WDLWL	Çaykur Didi Stadyumu	Süper Lig	49

Squad Cards

Every player in the squad with our season ratings

2025/2026 Season 50 players

Goalkeepers

E. Canpolat

SQUAD PLAYER

Appearances

630

Minutes Played

6.8

Avg Rating

E. Dogan

⌛ Forming Opinion Not enough minutes to judge yet

E. Doğan

⌛ Forming Opinion Not enough minutes to judge yet

Eren Kilic

⌛ Forming Opinion Not enough minutes to judge yet

Eren Kilic

⌛ Forming Opinion Not enough minutes to judge yet

O. Topcu

⌛ Forming Opinion Not enough minutes to judge yet

O. Topcu

⌛ Forming Opinion Not enough minutes to judge yet

Osman Topcu

⌛ Forming Opinion Not enough minutes to judge yet

Y. Fofana

SQUAD PLAYER

Appearances

1260

Minutes Played

6.9

Avg Rating

Defenders

A. Mocsi

SQUAD PLAYER

Appearances

1158

Minutes Played

6.6

Avg Rating

A. Yaşar

⌛ Forming Opinion Not enough minutes to judge yet

C. Højer

SQUAD PLAYER

Appearances

1803

Minutes Played

6.7

Avg Rating

E. Ortakaya

INTERCEPTOR

Interceptions/90

1.4

Tackles/90

Tackles + Interceptions

F. Orak

⌛ Forming Opinion Not enough minutes to judge yet

H. Aliqulov

⌛ Forming Opinion Not enough minutes to judge yet

H. Kırıkcı

⌛ Forming Opinion Not enough minutes to judge yet

K. Alikulov

⌛ Forming Opinion Not enough minutes to judge yet

K. Alikulov

⌛ Forming Opinion Not enough minutes to judge yet

M. Sagnan

SQUAD PLAYER

Appearances

580

Minutes Played

6.6

Avg Rating

S. Akaydin

INTERCEPTOR

2.4

Interceptions/90

2.4

Interceptions/90

2.2

Tackles/90

Tackles + Interceptions

T. Şahin

SQUAD PLAYER

Appearances

1627

Minutes Played

6.8

Avg Rating

Midfielders

A. Zeqiri

SQUAD PLAYER

Appearances

631

Minutes Played

6.7

Avg Rating

B. Capoglu

⌛ Forming Opinion Not enough minutes to judge yet

B. Capoglu

⌛ Forming Opinion Not enough minutes to judge yet

Bayram Berk Çapoğlu

⌛ Forming Opinion Not enough minutes to judge yet

D. Varešanović

⌛ Forming Opinion Not enough minutes to judge yet

E. Aydın

⌛ Forming Opinion Not enough minutes to judge yet

Emir Bora Çoban

⌛ Forming Opinion Not enough minutes to judge yet

G. Papanikolaou

SQUAD PLAYER

Appearances

1492

Minutes Played

6.6

Avg Rating

I. Olawoyin

SQUAD PLAYER

Appearances

1032

Minutes Played

6.9

Avg Rating

Loide Augusto

ARCHITECT

0.9

Key Passes/90

0.9

Key Passes/90

Goals + Assists

84%

Pass Accuracy

M. Buljubasic

DRIBBLER

1.6

Dribbles/90

1.6

Dribbles/90

57%

Dribble Success

Fouls Drawn

M. Buljubašić

ENFORCER

2.3

Tackles/90

2.3

Tackles/90

2.3

Fouls/90

Duels Won

M. Pala

SQUAD PLAYER

Appearances

783

Minutes Played

6.7

Avg Rating

Q. Laçi

SQUAD PLAYER

Appearances

1638

Minutes Played

6.9

Avg Rating

T. Antalyalı

INTERCEPTOR

1.8

Interceptions/90

1.8

Interceptions/90

1.8

Tackles/90

Tackles + Interceptions

V. Mihăilă

THREAT

Shots/90

Shots on Target

Total Goals

Y. Ayan

⌛ Forming Opinion Not enough minutes to judge yet

Y. Ayan

⌛ Forming Opinion Not enough minutes to judge yet

Yakup Ayan

⌛ Forming Opinion Not enough minutes to judge yet

Forwards

A. Sowe

SQUAD PLAYER

Appearances

1530

Minutes Played

6.5

Avg Rating

Adedire Emmanuel Awokoya-Mebude

⌛ Forming Opinion Not enough minutes to judge yet

D. Avcı

⌛ Forming Opinion Not enough minutes to judge yet

Deniz Yasar

⌛ Forming Opinion Not enough minutes to judge yet

E. Bulut

ARCHITECT

0.8

Key Passes/90

0.8

Key Passes/90

Goals + Assists

77%

Pass Accuracy

E. Bulut

SQUAD PLAYER

Appearances

287

Minutes Played

6.4

Avg Rating

F. Pierrot

⌛ Forming Opinion Not enough minutes to judge yet

H. Dervişoğlu

DRIBBLER

2.5

Dribbles/90

2.5

Dribbles/90

60%

Dribble Success

Fouls Drawn

J. Rak-Sakyi

POACHER

0.4

Goals/90

0.4

Goals/90

1.5

Shots/90

Total Goals

V. Jurečka

SQUAD PLAYER

Appearances

479

Minutes Played

6.6

Avg Rating

Browse All Teams