About Burak Karan
Lived 1987 – 2013 (aged 26). Burak Karan was a German and Turkish association football player.
Burak Karan (11 September 1987 - 11 October 2013) was a German footballer and jihadist who played as a defender or midfielder for Alemannia Aachen II.
Early life
Karan grew up in Wuppertal, Germany.
Career
Karan was considered a Germany prospect.
Style of play
Karan mainly operated as a defender or a midfielder and was known for his passing ability.
Post-playing career and death
Karan retired from professional football at the age of twenty and joined a jihad group in Syria, where he went by the name Abu Abdullah al-Turki and died from a bomb attack in October 2013.
Personal life
Karan was married and had two sons.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Burak Karan?
Turkish-German association football player (1987–2013)
When was Burak Karan born?
Burak Karan was born on 11 September 1987 in Wuppertal.
When did Burak Karan die?
Burak Karan died on 11 October 2013 in Azaz.
What was Burak Karan's occupation?
Burak Karan was an association football player.
What nationality was Burak Karan?
Burak Karan was German and Turkish.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Burak Karan. https://biography.guide/burak-karan/
MLA: "Burak Karan." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/burak-karan/.
Chicago: "Burak Karan." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/burak-karan/.
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