Players
Turan
Arda
Place of birth
Istanbul, Türkiye
Date of birth
30 January 1987
Bio & Career
Arda Turan played for Galatasaray (2005–2011, 2020–2022), Manisaspor (2006, on loan), Spanish sides Atletico Madrid (2011–2015) and Barcelona (2015–2020), Istanbul Basaksehir (2018–2020, on loan). He made 100 appearances and scored 16 goals for the Türkiye national team (2006–2017).
Honours as a player: Turkish champion (2008), Turkish Cup winner (2005) and Turkish Super Cup winner (2008), Spanish champion (2014, 2016), Spanish Cup winner (2013, 2016, 2017) and Spanish Super Cup winner (2014, 2016), UEFA Europa League winner (2012) and UEFA Super Cup winner (2012). European Championship bronze medallist (2008). He was named Türkiye’s Player of the Year four times (2008, 2009, 2014, 2015).
Coaching career: Eyüpspor (Türkiye, 2023–2025).
Arda Turan has been Shakhtar’s head coach since May 27, 2025.
Honours as a player: Turkish champion (2008), Turkish Cup winner (2005) and Turkish Super Cup winner (2008), Spanish champion (2014, 2016), Spanish Cup winner (2013, 2016, 2017) and Spanish Super Cup winner (2014, 2016), UEFA Europa League winner (2012) and UEFA Super Cup winner (2012). European Championship bronze medallist (2008). He was named Türkiye’s Player of the Year four times (2008, 2009, 2014, 2015).
Coaching career: Eyüpspor (Türkiye, 2023–2025).
Arda Turan has been Shakhtar’s head coach since May 27, 2025.