Arda Turan is a retired Turkish professional footballer born on January 30, 1987, in Istanbul, Turkey. He primarily played as a winger or attacking midfielder and is known for his dribbling skills, vision, and ability to create scoring opportunities. Turan began his career at Galatasaray, where he won several domestic titles before moving to Atletico Madrid in 2011. During his time at Atletico Madrid, Turan helped the team secure the La Liga title and reach the UEFA Champions League final. He later played for Barcelona and the Turkish national team, earning over 100 caps. Turan retired from professional football in 2020.