Livan Burcu


Livan Baha Burcu is a professional footballer who plays as a winger for club Union Berlin. Born in Germany, he is a youth international for Turkey.

Club career

Burcu is a youth product of FSV Frankfurt and Eintracht Frankfurt, followed by a short stint with Beşiktaş, before moving to the youth academy of SV Sandhausen in 2022. On 24 April 2023, he signed his first contract with Sandhausen and was promoted to their first team ahead of the 2023–24 season. He made his senior and professional debut with Sandhausen as a substitute in a 0–0 3. Liga tie with VfB Lübeck on 5 August 2023.
On 20 July 2024, Burcu signed for Bundesliga club Union Berlin, joining 1. FC Magdeburg on a season-long loan deal.

International career

Born in Germany, Burcu is of Turkish descent. He is a youth international for Turkey, having played up to the Turkey U21s since 2024.