Emre Turan

Emre Turan (born 16 November 1990) is a Turkish professional footballer who plays as a centre-back for CFC Hertha 06.

Club Career

Born in Berlin, Turan played youth football in his hometown. In 2009, he joined Turkish top-division club Ankaraspor but after registering no first team appearances, returned to Germany the following year to sign for 3. Liga side, Eintracht Braunschweig. During his first season with the club, Braunschweig won promotion to the 2. Bundesliga. He made two appearances in the Bundesliga.

Turan's contract was not renewed beyond the 2012–2013 season. As a result, he signed for Regionalliga club Berliner AK 07 for the 2013–14 season.

After two years there, he left for fellow Regionalliga club, Optik Rathenow, with whom he has started at centre-back the past six seasons.

International Career

Turan has represented Turkey seven times at U18 level, playing in various matches against Russia, Holland and Switzerland.