Club: Trabzonspor

Country: Turkey

Season focus: 2016/17

• Head coach: Ersun Yanal — appointed in May 2015, Yanal remained in charge through the 2016/17 season. Known for his attacking philosophy and emphasis on possession.
• League: Süper Lig (Turkish top division)
• 2016/17 Süper Lig performance: Trabzonspor finished 6th in the 2016/17 Süper Lig season.
• Turkish Cup (2016/17): Trabzonspor was eliminated in the Round of 16.
• Home stadium: Şenol Güneş Stadyumu (opened 2016) — also known as Akyazı Stadium; it became Trabzonspor's home ground starting in the 2016/17 season.
• Notable squad members (2016/17 approximate):
  • Onur Kıvrak (goalkeeper)
  • Daniel Sturridge was not at Trabzonspor; notable attackers included Olcay Şahan and Hugo Rodallega (earlier seasons; by 2016/17 Rodallega had left).
  • Key players around that period: Okay Yokuşlu (midfielder), Yusuf Yazıcı (young prospect promoted around then), Mehmet Ekici (midfielder), Hakan Arıkan (goalkeeper), Jose Bosingwa (defender joined later), Uğur Boral (various seasons).
• Club colors and crest: Claret and blue kits; classical Trabzonspor crest featuring the club initials and stylized elements.
• Background context: Trabzonspor is one of Turkey’s historically significant clubs, regularly challenging the Istanbul "big three" (Galatasaray, Fenerbahçe, Beşiktaş). The 2016/17 season was a transitional year with a new stadium and rebuilding under Ersun Yanal.

Note: Squad lists and specific match results for 2016/17 can be provided if needed (lineups, appearances, goalscorers, transfers in/out during that season). This summary focuses on the club, coach, and season highlights.