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Volkan Babacan

b. 1988

Turkish association football player (born 1988)

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About Volkan Babacan

Born 1988. Volkan Babacan is a Turkish association football player.

Volkan Babacan (; born 11 August 1988) is a Turkish professional footballer who plays as a goalkeeper for Ä°stanbul BaÅŸakÅŸehir.

Babacan was a star at the 2005 FIFA U-17 World Championship, taking Turkey to 3rd place. He made his full international debut on 13 October 2014 in a 1–1 draw away to Latvia in UEFA Euro 2016 qualifying.

International career Volkan Babacan was used for most of the UEFA Euro 2016 Qualifying matches, replacing Volkan Demirel after a dispute with the fans. Out of the 10 matches Babacan played, he got 4 clean sheets. Turkey ended up getting 3rd place and got ranked the best 3rd place team, automatically sending them to the UEFA Euro 2016 finals in France. He was part of the Turkey national team for Euro 2016.

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International

Honours Fenerbahce Turkish Super Cup: 2007, 2009

İstanbul Başakşehir Süper Lig: 2019–20

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Important facts

Born
11 August 1988, Antalya, Antalya
Birth century
20th century
Occupation
Association football player
Nationality
Turkey

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Volkan Babacan?

Turkish association football player (born 1988)

When was Volkan Babacan born?

Volkan Babacan was born on 11 August 1988 in Antalya, Antalya.

What is Volkan Babacan's occupation?

Volkan Babacan is an association football player.

What nationality is Volkan Babacan?

Volkan Babacan is Turkish.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Volkan Babacan

· Wikidata: Q2037568

· DBpedia: Volkan Babacan

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