Looking at the history of Turkish football, we see that legendary players like Zeki Rıza have played a significant role. In 1923, when Turkey played its first international match, Zeki Rıza's contributions were substantial.
Who is Zeki Rıza?
Zeki Rıza was born in 1898 in Kadıköy and started playing football thanks to the English Levantines. Zeki Rıza, who played for Fenerbahçe, scored a goal in Turkey's first international match.
Turkey's First International Match
Turkey drew 2-2 with Romania in its first international match in 1923. Zeki Rıza scored Turkey's goals in this match.
Zeki Rıza's Career
Zeki Rıza played 352 matches and scored 470 goals during his 18-year football career. He became one of the top scorers in Turkish football with an average of 1.34 goals per match.
| Date | Match | Goal |
|---|---|---|
| 1923 | 16 | 15 |
Upcoming Match
Results: | Date | Opponent | Result | | 2025-06-11 | Mexico | 1-0 | | 2026-09-25 | France | -
Turkey's next match will be against France on 2026-09-25.
