Trabzonspor, founded in 1967 through a merger of local clubs, is a prominent Turkish multi-sport club based in Trabzon, famously becoming the first non-Istanbul team to win the Süper Lig. The club dominated Turkish football in the 1970s and 1980s, securing six league titles between 1975–76 and 1983–84, including three consecutive championships, plus nine Turkish Cups. After a 38-year title drought, Trabzonspor clinched their seventh league championship in the 2021–22 season under manager Abdullah Avcı, sparking massive celebrations across the city. The club's identity is marked by its claret and sky-blue colors, and they have played at the modern Şenol Güneş Sports Complex (Papara Park) since 2016–17. Beyond football, Trabzonspor also operates women's football and basketball teams, reinforcing its status as a major multi-sport institution.