Arda Turan

nickname

Arda

Sun sign

Aquarius

Place of birth

Fatih, Istanbul, Turkey

nationality

training

unknown

occupation

professional soccer player

family

• Vater – Adnan Turan
• Mutter – Yuksel Turan
• Siblings – Okan Turan (brother)

Manager

Arda is signed with football .

Position

Attacking midfielder

Shirt Number

7

To build

Athletic

Height

5 feet 10 inches or 178 cm

weight

76 kg or 167.5 lbs

girlfriend/spouse

Arda Turan dated –

• Dilara Oztunc (2007-2008) – In the period 2007-2008, Arda was in a relationship with Turkish actress Dilara Oztunc.
• Sinem Kobal (2009-2013) – Turan has been dating Turkish actress Sinem Kobal since 2009. The couple got engaged on December 25, 2012 but eventually broke up in 2013.
• Selin Imer (2012) – In 2012, Turan was accused of RUMOR for having an affair with Selin Imer.
• Idil Firat (2014) – In 2014, Arda dated Turkish socialite Idil Firat.
• Aslihan Dogan (2015-present) – Turan began dating Aslihan Dogan in May 2015. The couple is still together.

race/ethnicity

White

hair colour

dark brown

eye color

dark brown

sexual orientation

Just

distinguishing features

Bart

measurements

Arda Turan body specifications can be:

• Chest – 108 cm (42.5 in)
• Arms/biceps – 14 inches or 35.5 cm
• Waist – 80 cm or 31.5 inches

shoe size

unknown

brand promotion

Arda has signed an endorsement deal with Nike .

Religion

Arda is a Muslim.

Known for

He became the first Turkish player ever to win the La Liga Cup. He is most recognized for his skills such as ball control, technique and court vision.

First football game

On January 22, 2005, Arda played his first professional game for Galatasaray against Bursaspor.

He made his debut for Atletico Madrid on August 28, 2011 in a match against CA Osasuna. Turan came on as a substitute in the second half.

Arda made his UEFA Europa League debut against Celtic on 15 September 2011.

On January 6, 2016, Turan made his FC Barcelona debut in a match against RCD Espanyol.

Strengthen

• Technology
• Vision
• pass
• Hold onto the ball
• Defensive Contribution

weaknesses

He has no major weaknesses.

first movie

In 2013, Arda appeared in the Turkish comedy Hükumet Kadin 2 as Arda Turan.

First TV show

Except for football matches themselves, Turan does not appear in any other TV shows.

Personal trainer

Arda’s personal trainer is unknown.

Arda Turan favorite things

Turan’s favorite things are not known.

Arda Turan Facts

1. He started his football career in Galatasaray’s youth categories. Turan was added to Galatasaray’s first team by Gheorghe Hagi in the 2004/2005 season.
2. By the age of 21 he was captain of Galatasaray.
3. On August 9, 2011, Arda joined Atletico Madrid for €12 million. At that time, Arda was the most expensive Turkish player of all time.
4. On July 6, 2015, Turan was transferred to FC Barcelona after signing a five-year contract worth 34 million euros plus 7 million in variables.
5. On May 25, 2008, Arda scored his first goal for Turkey in a friendly against Uruguay.
6. He loves being compared to Lionel Messi, who Arda considers the best player in the world.
7. On November 16, 2008, during a match against Istanbul BB , he fainted on the football field. He was immediately taken to the hospital and found to be suffering from cardiac arrhythmias.
8. Arda is a passionate car enthusiast. He owns Aston Martin DB9 and Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG.
9. Turan was involved in numerous charities for sick children.
10. On May 11, 2014, Arda was named a goodwill ambassador for the Khojaly massacre.
11. Arda appeared on the cover of video game FIFA 15 in Turkey alongside Argentine superstar Lionel Messi.
12. In 2010 he was voted the 3rd most popular European footballer of 2009 and the 14th most popular footballer in the world by the IFFHS.
13. Follow Turan on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook.