Galatasaray closed the 2025-2026 Süper Lig season in familiar fashion, securing the title after a tightly contested campaign. The Istanbul club finished with 77 points after 34 matches, recording 24 wins, five draws, and five losses. Long-time rivals Fenerbahçe pushed them throughout the season but ultimately finished three points behind in second place.

The Osimhen Factor

Nigerian striker Victor Osimhen was at the heart of Galatasaray’s success, finishing as the league’s top scorer with 15 goals in 22 appearances. His consistency was a significant factor in securing the title, as he had also been the league’s top scorer in the 2024-2025 season. Osimhen’s 15 goals placed him fourth in the league’s overall scoring charts, behind Paul Onuachu and Eldor Shomurodov (both on 22 goals) and Anderson Talisca (19 goals).

Team Depth and Defensive Stability

Galatasaray’s offensive strength was notable for its depth. Turkish players contributed 21 of the team’s 77 league goals. Yunus Akgün scored seven, while Eren Elmalı added three, with additional goals coming from İlkay Gündoğan and Kaan Ayhan. Four of Galatasaray’s 77 league goals were recorded as own goals by opponents, underlining the sustained attacking pressure they applied across matches.

The team also had a strong defensive record, conceding just 30 goals across the season. This defensive stability gave Galatasaray a foundation of stability when matches tightened, ultimately contributing to their fourth consecutive league title and 26th in their history.