Our honorary president

Fifteen years of service to the Beşiktaş community in the Netherlands.

Aykut Torunoğulları

Fifteen years of service to the Beşiktaş community in the Netherlands.

A life with Beşiktaş

1973Born in Kars

15Years as president

3Published books

A lasting community

Aykut Torunoğulları led the association from April 2007 until October 2022. Trips, panels, supporter meetings, club visits and publications united generations and strengthened ties with Beşiktaş JK.

Solidarity in action

“Köy Okullarına Gidiyoruz” supported pupils in Kars, Artvin and Ağrı with school supplies and Beşiktaş products. “Minik Ayaklar Üşümesin” provided shoes and socks for around a thousand children in Mardin. The association also visited care homes in the Netherlands.

Author & Beşiktaş director

Torunoğulları is a businessman and the author of three books. In 2025 he joined the Beşiktaş JK board, responsible for foreign relations and overseas associations.

A history of belonging

2007

A new chapter

Aykut Torunoğulları becomes president in April. Fifteen years of gatherings, supporter trips and community projects follow.

2022

Fifteen years of service

His presidency ends in October. He remains connected to the association as honorary president.

2025

Beşiktaş JK

Torunoğulları is a businessman and the author of three books. In 2025 he joined the Beşiktaş JK board, responsible for foreign relations and overseas associations.