Beşiktaş J.K. Youth System (Turkish: Beşiktaş J.K. Özkaynak Düzeni)[8][9] is the youth system of football department of Turkish sports club Beşiktaş J.K. As of 2020, Beşiktaş Youth System is operated between age groups of 8 and 19.[7]
The senior (oldest) section of Beşiktaş J.K. Youth System competed up to age group of 21 until the end of 2018–19, when Turkish Football Federation announced the termination of U21 Ligi.[10][11]
The senior section were formerly known as "Beşiktaş J.K. Genç Takımı",[12][13][14] "Beşiktaş J.K. Amatör" or "Beşiktaş J.K. B Takımı"[15] until 1996, "Beşiktaş J.K. PAF Takımı" between 1996 and 2009,[16] "Beşiktaş J.K. A2" between 2009 and 2014[17] and, "Beşiktaş J.K. U-21" between 2014 and 2019.[10][11] Since 2019–20 season, the senior section is the age group of 19 (U-19).
History
Played between 1959 and 1962 at youth squad, Sanlı Sarıalioğluserved entirely for Beşiktaş in his senior career where he captained between 1968 and 1975
Former Spanish La Liga runner-up Nihat Kahveci was a part of Beşiktaş J.K. Amatör between 1996 and 1997.
3-times Turkish international Serdar Özkan played 6 years at youth level between 1999 and 2005.
İbrahim Kaş, an alumnus experienced Spanish La Liga football at Getafe CF between 2008 and 2011
Football department of Beşiktaş was established in 1911, where shortly after the department merged with "Basiret" and "Valideçeşme", two other football teams located in Beşiktaş district of Istanbul, there were 3 different reserve teams formed.[18]
In 1943, Süleyman Seba (1926–2014) was recruited for Beşiktaş Genç Takımı, while playing at high school level football at Kabataş Erkek Lisesi.[14] In 1946, Seba got promoted onto senior squad.[19] Süleyman Seba later became the president of Beşiktaş between 1984 and 2000.[19]
During 1963–64 Balkans Cup, Beşiktaş were requested to play two back-to-back away games within 2 days. Due to logistic challenges Beşiktaş B Team represented the club at senior level football played in Tirana, Albania, facing KS Dinamo Tirana on 17 October 1963.[15] The match ended 2–0 in favour of Albanian side.[20]
Under Management of Serpil Hamdi Tüzün and financial support of club official Atıf Keçeli, Beşiktaş J.K. formed a youth investment program, named "Beşiktaş Özkaynak Düzeni", aiming to promote youngsters for professional level, was established in 1975.[21][22] In 1978, Ziya Doğan, Süleyman Oktay and Fuat Yaman were the first ever graduates those promoted onto senior team.[22][23] In following four seasons, Fikret Demirer, Burhan Ertürk were promoted.[21]
On 6 March 1988, beating Denizli Belediyespor with 2–0 final score, Beşiktaş Amatör won 1988 Turkish Amateur Football Championship.[25]
In Round 3 of 1988–89 Turkish Cup, Beşiktaş J.K. senior team drew Beşiktaş Amatör, in order to play a 2-legged-round by games to be played respectively 25 January and 1 February 1989.[26] Beşiktaş J.K. seniors beat Beşiktaş Amatör 4–0 at first encounter.[27] Goals of senior team were scored by Metin Tekin, Mehmet Özdilek and Halim Okta (two goals).[28] Held at Fenerbahçe Stadium on 1 February 1989, following a 5–1 win in front of 923 recorded spectators, Beşiktaş J.K. seniors eliminated Beşikaş Amatör with 9–1 aggregate score.[29]
On 7 May 1995, Beşiktaş PAF drew Fenerbahçe PAF with 1–1 final score and secured the PAF Ligi title at penultimate round of 1994–95 season.[30]
PAF team won the title after 2002–03 season, colloquially known as the club's centenary year.[31]
On 14 May 2006, at last game of 2005–06 season, Beşiktaş PAF were beaten by Trabzonspor PAF with a 3–0 final score as team completed the game 2 men down following 2 red cards shown, and finished the season on 3rd place.[32]
In the second half of the 2008–09 season, Beşiktaş J.K. U-21 alumnus Sergen Yalçın managed the team on a 6-month spell, with an undefeated tally.[33]
In 2013, youth ladies section was established.[34]
In 2014, there were 19 players trained by Beşiktaş J.K. U-21, in which 2 players played senior level for club and 17 were hired by other clubs.[35]
On 2 December 2016, during a U-21 derby encounter held at Fenerbahçe Lefter Küçükandonyadis Facilities, hosting side Fenerbahçe U-21 ran out of their three substitution quota and they had to play down to 10-man due to the injury of Alparslan Demir picked up in second half, Beşiktaş U-21 coach Yasin Sülün substititued Sedat Şahintürk out on 74th minute and did not replace him with another player, letting the teams playing remaining 16 minutes 10 to 10 players.[36][37] The game ended 3–1 in favour of Beşiktaş U-21.[38]
On 23 May 2018, Beşiktaş U-21 beat Balıkesirspor U-21 and won the U-21 Super Cup.[39][40] Following the 2–2 score at normal period, the game prolonged and winning goal was scored by Burak Yamaç at 118th minute that sealed 3–2 final score.[39][40]
Following abrogation of U-21 League by TFF in July 2019, U-21 level of Beşiktaş youth sector was dissolved.[10][11]
In July 2020, club announced that their cooperation with former German international olayer Fabian Ernst, who also played at Beşiktaş between 2009 and 2012, to establish youth academies across continental Europe,[41] focusing Germany, Austria and, the Netherlands.[42]
On 16 September 2020, club confirmed 7 players and 5 personnel were tested positive for COVID-19 amidst the COVID-19 pandemic.[43][44] Following the diagnosis, club management cancelled the training sessions for indefinite period.[44]
Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules; some limited exceptions apply. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.
Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules; some limited exceptions apply. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.
A member of Beşiktaş J.K. senior squad since 2009, Necip Uysal played at youth level between 2004 and 2009.
Nomadic forward Batuhan Karadeniz player at youth level between 2003 and 2007 and made his Süper Lig debut in 2007–08 season
Played at youth level between 2006 and 2010 until his promotion to senior team, Beşiktaş capitalized €5m of income due to transfer of Atınç Nukan to RB Leipzig in 2015
Following players achieved to play at youth divisions of Beşiktaş at least 3 seasons, made their professional debut at Beşiktaş senior squad and, represented their country at youth (at least U-19) or full international levels:
^In 2009–10 season, BJK A2 completed Marmara Group in 1st place at regular fixture (along with other three groups). They 3rd third place in Play-off Group A and failed to advance to Finale.
^In 2010–11 season, BJK A2 completed Group 1 1st in regular fixture (along with other three groups) and failed to advance to Finale.
^In 2011–12 season, BJK A2 completed Group 1 1st in regular phase of Kademe Grupları (along with other three groups). They finished Final Grubu phase as 5th and failed to advance the Quarter Finals.
^Finished the regular round at 1st place after 22 games at "Group 2", the team was eliminated in play-off semi-finals stage against Altınordu F.K. by 7–6 a.e.t.
^The coach who was managing senior team on debut date.
^ abc"TFF Yönetim Kurulu Kararı" (in Turkish). Turkish Football Federation. 4 July 2019. Archived from the original on 30 September 2019. Retrieved 18 April 2020. Türkiye Futbol Federasyonu Yönetim Kurulu, 1 Ağustos 2018 Çarşamba günü yaptığı toplantıda, U21 Liglerinin 2018–2019 sezonunda son defa organize edilmesine karar verdi. Spor Toto Süper Lig ve Spor Toto 1. Lig kulüplerinin 21 yaş altı futbolcularının forma giyebildiği U21 Ligleri ile ilgili TFF Futbol Gelişim Direktörü Tolunay Kafkas'ın raporunu değerlendiren TFF Yönetim Kurulu, 2019–2020 futbol sezonundan itibaren bu ligin düzenlenmemesini kararlaştırdı.
^"U21 takımımızın programı belli oldu" (in Turkish). Sivasspor. 26 August 2014. Archived from the original on 19 April 2020. Retrieved 19 April 2020. Geçtiğimiz sezon A2 Ligi altında oynanan, bu sezon Türkiye Futbol Federasyonu'nun statüsünü değiştirerek Süper Lig ve 1. Lig kulüpleri için ayrı ayrı olmak üzere 2 ayı grupta U 21 Ligi adı altında oynanacak olan U 21 Ligi 1. hafta programı açıklandı.
^"Süleyman Oktay, Futbol Altyapı Antrenörlerimizle Buluştu" [Süleyman Oktay have met Our Football Academy Trainers] (in Turkish). Beşiktaş J.K. 26 December 2014. Archived from the original on 20 September 2021. Retrieved 20 September 2021. Özkaynak Düzeni'nden A Takım'a yükselen ilk futbolcumuz Süleyman Oktay, 'Ustalara Saygı' isimli seminerde Futbol Altyapı antrenörlerimizle bir araya geldi.
^"Beşiktaş Amatör Takımı, Türkiye Şampiyonu Oldu". Milliyet (in Turkish). 21 July 1985. p. 12.
^Sevincek, Nuri (7 March 1988). "Türkiye Amatör Şampiyonası'nda Şampiyon Beşiktaş". Milliyet (in Turkish). p. 15.
^"Beşiktaş, Beşiktaş'a Karşı". Milliyet (in Turkish). 11 January 1989. p. 14. Federasyon Kupası üçüncü kademe kuraları dün Ankara'da çekildi. Beşiktaş Kulübü temsilcisi Ali Tozkonmaz çektiği kuralar sonunda ilginç bir rastlantı sonucu Beşiktaş ile Beşiktaş Amatör takımını eşleştirdi. Federasyon Kupası üçüncü kademe karşılaşmalarında ilk maçlar 25 Ocak, ikinci maçlar ise 1 Şubat'ta oynanacak.
^"Kupada Rövanş Günü". Milliyet (in Turkish). 1 February 1989. p. 15.
^ abMeşe, Bilal (27 January 1989). "Beşiktş'tan Yavru Kartal'a 4–0". Milliyet (in Turkish). p. 16.
^ abMeşe, Bilal (2 February 1989). "Beşiktaş Amatörlerini Uğurladı: 5–1. Alkış Küçüğün Tur Büyüğün...". Milliyet (in Turkish). p. 15.
^ ab"PAF Takımı da Şampiyon". Milliyet (in Turkish). 8 May 1995. p. 23.
^ abDoğan, Ercan (12 August 2019). "Beşiktaş'a adanan bir ömür: Süleyman Seba" (in Turkish). Anadolu News Agency. Archived from the original on 20 May 2020. Retrieved 20 May 2020. 1946–47 sezonunda ilk İstanbul Ligi maçına Fenerbahçe derbisinde çıktı ve takımının 4–3 mağlup olduğu karşılaşmada 1 gol kaydetti.
^"Yıldızlar Tehlikede". Milliyet (in Turkish). 21 November 1991. p. 18. Siyah-Beyazlı sekiz futbolcununu İzmir'deki Milli Takım kampına gidişiyle birlikte Sarıyer'le oynanan ikinci hazırlık maçında Teknik Direktör Gordon Milne, zorunlu olarak Sergen, Cemre ve Metin 3'e şans tanıdı.
^Uğur Meleke (9 June 2006). "Bir Devrin sonu". Milliyet (in Turkish). p. 3.