Ankaragücü

Full Name: Makine ve Kimya Endustrisi (MKE) Ankaragücü Spor Kulübü
City: Ankara
Founded: 1910
Stadium: 19 Mayıs Stadyumu (19,125)
Colors: Blue, Yellow
Previous: Ýmalat-ý Harbiye, Turan Sanatkarangücü, Anadolu Sanatkarangücü, Ankaragücü, AS-FA Ankaragücü
Nickname: Kupa Beyi (The Jack of Hearts)
Rivals: Gençlerbirliği, Göztepe Izmir, Sakaryaspor, anyone from Istanbul

Description:

Translation: MKE Ankara Power Sports Club. MKE is a weapons manufacturer and a "symbolic" sponsor of the club. The Kupa Beyi (The Jack of Hearts) nickname is given to teams with a history of cup success.

19 Mayıs Stadyumu:

The stadium name translates as May 19th Stadium. May 19th is a historic date in Turkish history, being the day that Kemal Atatürk landed in Samsun to begin the Turkish national movement.

Cup Titles:

• Turkish Cup (1972, 81)
• President's Cup (1981)
• Prime Minister's Cup (1969, 91)