arda turan

Arda Turan, (born January 30, 1987 in Istanbul, Turkey), is a Turkish professional footballer currently playing for Galatasaray in left or right winger position.

Arda is currently one of the rising stars of Galatasaray's successful youth set-up. After performing well for the reserve team, he was called into the full team in the beginning of the 2004-2005 season and played well in the senior side since then. In mid season he was loaned to Vestel Manisaspor in order to gain first team experience. Former Turkey national football team coach Ersun Yanal gave him a good deal of chance in the team and Arda used this time wisely playing for 15 times and scoring twice.

Arda is noted for his consistent performances on the left wing but he is also capable of playing on the right side, as an attacking midfielder.

Galatasaray Return

Arda Turan returned to Galatasaray at the start of the 2006/07 season and gave an impressive performance in the 3rd round Champions League qualifying round game against Mladá Boleslav, by scoring two goals and setting up two more in the process. Following the game, he was widely praised by footballing experts all around Europe, who are likening him already to the likes of Gheorghe Hagi, a Galatasaray and Romanian legend. Arda Turan is known for his precise passes, assists and his ability to get past defenders. Clubs like Inter, Milan, Everton, Newcastle and Tottenham have shown interest in Arda Turan.

As UEFA.com states, he is combative young midfielder with high levels of vision and technique and exceptional passing ability