Antalyaspor — 2016/17 season (overview)

• Club: Antalyaspor A.Ş. (commonly Antalyaspor)
• Country: Turkey
• Head coach in 2016/17: José Morais (José Morais took charge in June 2016)
• Competition: Süper Lig (Turkish top flight) — 2016/17 season

Season summary

• Antalyaspor competed in the 2016/17 Süper Lig under Portuguese coach José Morais, who was appointed before the start of the season.
• The club finished the 2016/17 Süper Lig season in 7th place (this position qualified them for the 2017–18 Turkish Cup final stages and was one of their stronger league finishes in recent years).
• In the Turkish Cup (Türkiye Kupası) Antalyaspor reached the competition but did not win the trophy that season.

Notable players (squad highlights around 2016/17)

• Samuel Eto'o (forward) — one of the high-profile signings and a key attacking figure.
• Fernando Menegazzo (midfielder) — experienced midfield presence (note: squad lists can vary during the season).
• Hakan Özmert, Erkan Zengin, Vagner Love, and other domestic and international players were part of Antalyaspor around this period (some names moved in/out across the season).

Tactical/style

• José Morais favored organized defensive structure with quick transitions and reliance on experienced attackers for goals. The team combined veteran leadership (e.g., Eto'o) with younger Turkish talents.

Managerial notes

• José Morais is a Portuguese coach with experience as an assistant under José Mourinho and head-coaching stints across several countries. His short-term appointment at Antalyaspor aimed to stabilize and improve the club's league standing.

Sources & verification

• League tables, match records and squad lists from the 2016/17 Süper Lig and Antalyaspor official records confirm the above season summary and managerial appointment.

Quick reference: Antalyaspor — 2016/17 Süper Lig finish: 7th; manager: José Morais; notable signing: Samuel Eto'o.