Foreign players carried the goal burden in the derbies
Most of the goals scored in the 30 Galatasaray vs Fenerbahce derbies played over the last 13 seasons came from foreign players. Turkish players contributed only a limited share.
Over the last 13 seasons, Galatasaray scored 29 goals and Fenerbahce scored 20 goals in 30 derbies between the two clubs. One of these matches ended 3-0 for Galatasaray by forfeit, after Fenerbahce left the pitch while trailing 1-0.
In the derbies played during this period, foreign players scored 41 of the 49 goals. Turkish players accounted for only 8 goals. Foreign names scored 25 goals for Galatasaray and 16 for Fenerbahce. Turkish players scored 4 goals each for both teams.
Since the 2013-2014 season, 15 foreign players from each side have contributed goals in the derbies. In the same period, 4 Turkish players from Fenerbahce and 3 from Galatasaray found the net.
Current squad members Matteo Guendouzi, Jayden Oosterwolde, Victor Osimhen, Lucas Toreira, Gabriel Sara, Leroy Sane and Baris Alper Yilmaz have also celebrated goals in previous derbies. Kerem Akturkoglu scored for Fenerbahce in the derbies and stands out as one of the most prominent Turkish players against Galatasaray.
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