Zeki Rıza Sporel

Who was Zeki Rıza Sporel?

Zeki Rıza Sporel was a Turkish football player. He plied his trade at the striker position for Fenerbahçe and the Turkey national football team. His career started in the Fenerbahçe youth teams until he was promoted to the senior team. Zeki spent his entire career with the club, setting numerous records. He was also a forerunner for Turkey, becoming the first player to score for the team. He is often cited as the best striker of Turkish football.

He is also younger brother of Hasan Kamil Sporel who both played for and been president of Fenerbahçe.