Goztepe Spor Kulubu (Turkish pronunciation: [ɟoztepe spoɾ kulyby], Goztepe Sports Club) also known as Goztepe, is a Turkish sports club based in the Goztepe and Guzelyali neighborhoods of Izmir. The "AS" refers to incorporated company, as besides football, the club also has departments in fencing, triathlon, handball, sailing, swimming, and windsurfing.
Domestically, the greatest success was achieved when the club became Turkish champions in 1950. In 1969 Goztepe became the first Turkish football team to play a semi-final in European competitions.
Goztepe are one of the last examples of an authentic neighborhood club. They have one of the most devoted and die-hard fan bases in Turkey, despite their downfall between 2002–2008. Their games in the Izmir Super Amateur League attracted more fans than most clubs in the Super Lig.
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