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Arda Turan

CAM playmakercreator
Caps · Turkey
100
Goals · Turkey
16
Life
1987
Clubs
Galatasaray S.K., Atlético Madrid, İstanbul Başakşehir F.K.
#4
Editorial rank of 33 for Türkiye
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The people's rank, live from duel votes

Turkey's most gifted creative talent of his generation, the inspirational leader brought flair and fight to Atlético Madrid and Barcelona's midfield. Career record: 100 caps and 16 goals for Turkey; club career at Galatasaray S.K., Atlético Madrid, İstanbul Başakşehir F.K..

Career sourcesCareer dates · checked 4 October 2026
Identity and career · Wikidata Q487459
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Career record

2004–2011Galatasaray S.K.
2006–2006Manisaspor
2011–2015Atlético Madrid
2015–2020FC Barcelona
2018–2020İstanbul Başakşehir F.K.
2020–2022Galatasaray S.K.
Turkey100 caps, 16 goals

Sources

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One rank above: Metin Oktay at #3.

One rank below: Hakan Çalhanoğlu at #5.

Türkiye's editorial top five: Hakan Şükür · Lefter Küçükandonyadis · Metin Oktay · Arda Turan · Hakan Çalhanoğlu.

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