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The Süper Lig (Turkish pronunciation: [ˈsypæɾ liɟ], Super League), officially known as Trendyol Süper Lig for sponsorship reasons, [3] is a Turkish professional league for association football clubs. It is the top-flight of the Turkish football league system and is run by the Turkish Football Federation.
A total of 19 teams contested the league, including 16 sides from the 2021–22 season and 2021–22 TFF First League champions Ankaragücü, runners-up Ümraniyespor and play-off winners İstanbulspor. Ankaragücü immediately returned to top level, while Ümraniyespor competed in the Süper Lig for the first time in their history.
İstanbulspor was the first team relegated to 2024–25 TFF First League after a 2–1 loss to Fatih Karagümrük at home on 20 April 2024, ending its two-year stay in Süper Lig. Fatih Karagümrük were themselves relegated after a 3–1 loss at Gaziantep on 18 May 2024, ending their four-year stay in the top flight.
A total of 20 teams contest the league, including 17 sides from the 2022–23 season and 2022–23 TFF First League champions Samsunspor, runners-up Rizespor and play-off winners Pendikspor. Rizespor immediately returned to top level and Pendikspor is competing in the Süper Lig for the first time in their history.
TFF 1. Lig, is the second highest level in the Turkish football league system and is also operated by the TFF. The TFF 2. Lig is the third highest level in the Turkish football league system and is operated by the TFF. The TFF 3. Lig is the fourth highest level in the Turkish football league system and is operated by the TFF.
The Süper Lig (Super League) is the top division in Turkey since 1959. The league contains 18 clubs. The champions used to receive an automatic berth in the group stage of the European Champions League until the 2020/2021 season.
The Süper Lig top scorers are called Gol Kralı (literally meaning "Goal King" in Turkish) in Turkey. It is the title earned by the top goalscorer in Turkish football league divisions. The title is currently held by Mauro Icardi, who scored 25 goals for Galatasaray in the 2023–24 season.
A total of 20 teams contested the league, including 17 sides from the 2020–21 season and 2020–21 TFF First League champions Adana Demirspor, runner-ups Giresunspor and play-off winners Altay. Adana Demirspor returned top level after 26 years, Giresunspor returned after 44 years and Altay after 18 years.