Local media claim that thousands of abusive messages were sent to Obi Mikel's social media accounts, as well as to his family, as his side won the encounter 2-1.
On Monday afternoon, Trabzonspor released a statement announcing their criminal complaint over the matter.
It read: "Racism is a refuge for helpless and ignorant people.
"Our player, Obi Mikel, condemns the racist attacks after the Fenerbahce match.
"We inform the public that we have filed a criminal complaint against the culprits."
It has also been reported, but not confirmed, that the former Chelsea man will file his own case to authorities.
Obi Mikel, 32, played the entirety of the match at Trabzon's Senol Gunes Stadium.
This is his first season in Turkey after leaving Middlesbrough in the summer, making 22 appearances so far.
In an Instagram post following the win, he chose to pay tribute to his team and fans, writing: "Great victory tonight, amazing team spirit, thank you to our amazing fans."
This is Mikel’s first season in Turkey after being released by Middlesbrough last summer.
Aside from this racist attack, Mikel and his teammates have been doing well enough on the pitch as they have leapfrogged Fenerbahce into third in the Turkish Super Lig following the victory at the weekend.
Mikel and others have a game in hand on the top two and, if they win that match, they could go top of the table on goal difference.
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