Fenerbahçe SK secured a 2-0 away victory against Samsunspor in the third week of the Süper Lig. Vedat Muriqi's goal in the 3rd minute and Oğuz Aydın's debut goal after coming on in the 49th minute earned praise from former player Nihat Kahveci. Speaking to Hürriyet Spor, Kahveci made interesting comments about the club's transfer strategy.
With this win, Fenerbahçe increased their points to 6 and moved to 3rd place in the league with a record of 2 wins, 0 draws, and 1 loss. The team, with recent form WWL, is just 1 point behind leaders Galatasaray. Having scored 7 goals and conceded 4 so far this season, Fenerbahçe's next fixture is away against 7th-placed Başakşehir on 2026-12-06. As visible on the squad page, Jayden Oosterwolde, Kerem Aktürkoğlu, Marco Asensio, Talisca, and Çağlar Söyüncü are currently sidelined with injuries.
What did Nihat Kahveci say about Oğuz Aydın?
Nihat Kahveci pointed to a transfer move by Fenerbahçe that went under the radar. Saying "FENERBAHÇE BİR OYUNCU ALDI KİMSE FARKINDA DEĞİL", the former national team player highlighted that Oğuz Aydın was among the signings alongside names like Greenwood, Lukaku, Vedat Muriqi, and Nathan Aké. Kahveci stated, "Fenerbahçe bir oyuncu aldı. Kimse farkında değil. Greenwood, Lukaku, Vedat, Ake… Oğuz. Ben aldı diyorum. Kerem’e büyük geçmiş olsun." He specifically praised Oğuz Aydın's assist, goal, calmness, and leadership qualities displayed in the Samsunspor match.
What is Fenerbahçe's league situation?
The team ended the third week with a victory, reaching 6 points. Fenerbahçe is 3rd in the Süper Lig standings with a +3 goal difference. This is clearly shown on the standings page. Samsunspor remained in 4th place after this match. Nihat Kahveci also spoke about the team's Champions League qualification target under İsmail Kartal. He said if they win their current matches, Fenerbahçe could qualify for the Champions League after 18 years. Kahveci added that Kartal has so far justified his position and has been successful in communication, repetition, and public image management.
What challenges does the team face ahead?
Fenerbahçe is dealing with a series of significant injuries. Five players listed on the injuries page will be unavailable ahead of the Başakşehir match. This situation will affect manager İsmail Kartal's squad planning. Kahveci noted the Samsunspor match could have ended in a draw, but the team secured the win with an early goal. The team's next step is the away fixture against Başakşehir on December 6th. Looking at the fixtures calendar before this match reveals a challenging schedule. While the team's goal-scoring efficiency is high, the defense needs to be careful.
What does this victory mean?
The win in Samsun was important for Fenerbahçe in terms of morale and points. Especially a young player like Oğuz Aydın scoring on his debut boosted confidence in the squad's depth. Nihat Kahveci's comments also endorse the work of the transfer committee. The team is currently third in the league and the gap to the top is very small. However, until the important names on the injury list return, the burden on the current squad will increase. İsmail Kartal's ability to manage this period will be one of the factors determining the season's fate.
