Adanaspor

• Country: Turkey
• City: Adana
• Stadium (home): Adana 5 Ocak Stadium
• Colours: Orange and White
• Founded: 1954

Season context — 2016/17

• During the 2016/17 period Adanaspor were competing in the Turkish Süper Lig. They had been promoted from the TFF 1. Lig for the 2015/16 season and were aiming to retain top-flight status.
• Manager: Engin İpekoğlu served as head coach around this time. İpekoğlu is a former goalkeeper and experienced Turkish coach who has managed multiple Turkish clubs.
• Team characteristics: The squad featured a mix of domestic players and foreign signings common for mid-table Süper Lig sides; emphasis was often on defensive organisation and direct attacking play, reflecting resources and squad composition typical for Adanaspor in this era.
• Competition outcome: In the 2016/17 Süper Lig season Adanaspor struggled and finished in the relegation zone, resulting in relegation to the TFF 1. Lig for the following season.

Notable details

• Adanaspor share a city rivalry with Adana Demirspor; matches between them are local derbies.
• Engin İpekoğlu is known for his experience in Turkey both as player and coach; his tenure at clubs often focused on stabilising teams defensively.

Information above summarizes the club and its situation around the 2016/17 season under coach Engin İpekoğlu.