Vefa S.K.
Vefa SK is a sports club in İstanbul. It was founded in 1908 when Turkish football was legalized. They played in the İstanbul League until the establishement of the national league in 1959, for which they qualified. Their downfall began however during the 1970's mainly because most of the population of İstanbul preferred the big three (Galatasaray, Fenerbahce and Beşiktaş) and being unable to compete with the big city clubs. Vefa relegated Second League (2. Lig) first time at season of 1962-63. But, he was become as champion of 2. lig at season of 1964-65. He relegated again at season of 1973-74. He became as 2. lig club until his relegation at 1986-87. Vefa relegated from 3. Lig (Third League) at 1993-94 season. He played again at 3. Lig between 1998 and 2000. Today they play in the ameteur leagues. Their ground is the 6,000 capacity Vefa Stadı.