Burak KaranBurak Karan was a German footballer and jihadist who played as a defender or midfielder for Alemannia Aachen II.Early lifeKaran grew up in Wuppertal, Germany.CareerKaran was considered a Germany prospect.Style of playKaran mainly operated as a defender or a midfielder and was known for his passing ability.Post-playing career and deathKaran retired from professional football at the age of twenty and joined a jihad group in Syria, where he went by the name Abu Abdullah al-Turki and died from a bomb attack in October 2013.Personal lifeKaran was married and had two sons.