Kadim Jimnastik Kulübü
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| Full name | Kadim Jimnastik Kulübü |
|---|---|
| Nickname(s) | Blue Dragons |
| Founded | 2024 |
| Ground |
Kadim Tarlabaşı Stadium (capacity: 15,000) |
| Chairman | Cemal Arslan |
| Manager |
Selçuk Demirtaş (men's team) Aysel Karaca (women's team) |
| League |
Çakari Super League (men's team) Çakari Women's Football League (women's team) |
| 2026–27 2026-27 |
To be determined |
| Kit | |
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Kadim Jimnastik Kulübü is a professional sports and association football club based in Kadim, Çakaristan. Founded in 2024, the club operates men's and women's senior football sections. Nicknamed the Blue Dragons, the club plays its home matches at Kadim Tarlabaşı Stadium, which has a capacity of 15,000 spectators.
The men's team competes in the Çakari Super League, while the women's team participates in the Çakari Women's Football League. The men's team is managed by Selçuk Demirtaş, while the women's section is coached by Aysel Karaca.
The club has contributed players to both Çakari national football teams, including Mevlut Çarica, Karim Jafari, Radha Yadav and Zainab Sabri.
History
Kadim Jimnastik Kulübü was established in 2024 as a sporting organisation representing the city of Kadim. The club was founded with the intention of developing professional football and other sporting activities in the city.
The name "Jimnastik Kulübü" reflects the club's origins as a general athletic association rather than an organisation devoted exclusively to football. The club adopted the nickname "Blue Dragons", which became an important part of its sporting identity.
Following its establishment, Kadim Jimnastik Kulübü developed a men's senior squad and coaching structure. The club recruited players from Kadim and other regions of Çakaristan and established its home ground at Kadim Tarlabaşı Stadium. Its development coincided with the expansion of professional football throughout the country.
The club established a women's football section as part of the growing development of women's football in Çakaristan. The women's team developed its own playing squad and coaching staff while remaining part of the same sporting organisation. Defender Radha Yadav and midfielder Zainab Sabri were selected for the Çakaristan national women's football team for the 2025 Tea Cup.
In 2026, the Çakaristan Football Federation expanded the top men's division from eight to 24 clubs and renamed it the Çakari Super League. Kadim Jimnastik Kulübü was admitted to the expanded competition for the 2026–27 season. The women's section was selected as one of sixteen founding participants in the 2026–27 Çakari Women's Football League.
Stadium
Kadim Tarlabaşı Stadium
Kadim Tarlabaşı Stadium is the home ground of Kadim Jimnastik Kulübü. Located in Kadim, the stadium has a capacity of 15,000 spectators. The ground is used for men's and women's domestic football matches, training sessions and youth development activities.
Club identity
Name and nickname
The club's name identifies it as an athletic and gymnastics association representing Kadim. The nickname Blue Dragons reflects the club's competitive identity.
Supporters
Kadim Jimnastik Kulübü attracts supporters from Kadim and neighbouring communities. Its principal supporters' group is known as the Mavi Ejderhalar ("Blue Dragons").
Men's team
Overview
The men's senior team competes in the Çakari Super League and is coached by Selçuk Demirtaş. Goalkeeper Karim Jafari and defender Mevlut Çarica have been selected for the Çakaristan national football team.
Current squad
Squad for the 2026–27 season.
| No. | Pos. | Player | Nationality |
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| 1 | GK | Karim Jafari |  Çakaristan
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| 2 | DF | Emre Arslan | Çakaristan
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| 3 | DF | Burak Yıldırım | Çakaristan
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| 4 | DF | Mahir Demir | Çakaristan
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| 5 | DF | Mevlut Çarica | Çakaristan
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| 6 | MF | Kerem Özkan (captain) | Çakaristan
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| 7 | FW | Serkan Baş | Çakaristan
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| 8 | MF | Arda Yılmaz | Çakaristan
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| 9 | FW | Eren Kılıç | Çakaristan
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| 10 | MF | Onur Kaplan | Çakaristan
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| 11 | FW | Deniz Şahin | Çakaristan
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| 12 | GK | Harun Çelik | Çakaristan
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| 13 | DF | Cenk Karaca | Çakaristan
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| 14 | MF | Furkan Aydın | Çakaristan
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| 15 | DF | Selim Aksoy | Çakaristan
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| 16 | MF | Yasin Demirtaş | Çakaristan
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| 17 | FW | Caner Uslu | Çakaristan
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| 18 | DF | Kaan Erdem | Çakaristan
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| 19 | MF | Barış Altun | Çakaristan
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| 20 | FW | Yusuf Doğan | Çakaristan
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| 21 | GK | Tamer Polat | Çakaristan
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| 22 | DF | Emirhan Kaya | Çakaristan
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| 23 | MF | Ozan Güneş | Çakaristan
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International players
| Player | Position | National team number |
|---|---|---|
| Mevlut Çarica | Defender | 15 |
| Karim Jafari | Goalkeeper | 21 |
Coaching staff
| Position | Name |
|---|---|
| Head coach | Selçuk Demirtaş |
| Assistant coach | Murat Karadeniz |
| Goalkeeping coach | Halil Özdemir |
| Fitness coach | Tolga Korkmaz |
Women's team
Overview
The women's section of Kadim Jimnastik Kulübü competes in the Çakari Women's Football League.
The team is coached by Aysel Karaca and shares its principal facilities with the men's section.
The women's squad includes Çakari internationals Radha Yadav and Zainab Sabri.
Current squad
Squad for the 2026–27 season.
| No. | Pos. | Player | Nationality |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | GK | Elif Öztürk | Çakaristan
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| 2 | DF | Selin Arslan | Çakaristan
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| 3 | DF | Nergis Kaya | Çakaristan
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| 4 | DF | Aylin Güneş | Çakaristan
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| 5 | DF | Derya Karaca | Çakaristan
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| 6 | MF | Zeynep Şahin | Çakaristan
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| 7 | MF | Zainab Sabri (captain) | Çakaristan
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| 8 | MF | Melek Yıldırım | Çakaristan
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| 9 | FW | İrem Aksoy | Çakaristan
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| 10 | FW | Nazlı Demir | Çakaristan
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| 11 | FW | Fatma Kılıç | Çakaristan
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| 12 | GK | Leyla Çelik | Çakaristan
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| 13 | DF | Pınar Aydın | Çakaristan
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| 14 | MF | Gülcan Erdem | Çakaristan
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| 15 | DF | Nisha Arora | Çakaristan
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| 16 | MF | Sibel Başaran | Çakaristan
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| 17 | FW | Yasemin Polat | Çakaristan
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| 18 | DF | Radha Yadav | Çakaristan
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| 19 | MF | Suna Korkmaz | Çakaristan
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| 20 | FW | Ayesha Rahman | Çakaristan
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| 21 | GK | Ebru Altun | Çakaristan
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| 22 | DF | Nilay Doğan | Çakaristan
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| 23 | MF | Berfin Kaplan | Çakaristan
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International players
| Player | Position | National team number |
|---|---|---|
| Zainab Sabri | Midfielder | 7 |
| Radha Yadav | Defender | 18 |
Coaching staff
| Position | Name |
|---|---|
| Head coach | Aysel Karaca |
| Assistant coach | Ece Demir |
| Goalkeeping coach | Fatma Arslan |
| Fitness coach | Nalan Yılmaz |
Club administration
| Position | Name |
|---|---|
| Chairman | Cemal Arslan |
| Sporting director | Oğuz Çelik |
| Women's football director | Meltem Şahin |
| Men's head coach | Selçuk Demirtaş |
| Women's head coach | Aysel Karaca |
Honours
Men's team
- No national titles
Women's team
Çakari Women's Football League
- No national titles
Season-by-season record
| Section | Season | Competition | Position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Men | 2026–27 | Çakari Super League | To be determined |
| Women | 2026–27 | Çakari Women's Football League | To be determined |
