
The elegant midfielder orchestrated Dortmund's Bundesliga title win before a stint at Real Madrid, boasting exquisite passing and vision. Career record: 52 caps and 2 goals for Türkiye; club career at Borussia Dortmund, SV Werder Bremen, Antalyaspor.
One rank above: Alpay Özalan at #11.
One rank below: Sergen Yalçın at #13.
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