Burak Karan

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.