Nuri Şahin

Nuri Şahin, born on September 5, 1988, is a distinguished football manager and former professional player, known for his versatility as a midfielder. He has made significant contributions to both German and Turkish football, currently serving as the head coach of Süper Lig club Başakşehir.

Şahin's playing career commenced at Borussia Dortmund, where he spent six formative years, including a loan spell at Feyenoord. His tenure at Dortmund was marked by a notable achievement, winning the Bundesliga title in 2011. In the same year, he made a high-profile move to Real Madrid for a transfer fee of ten million euros.

In August 2012, Şahin joined Liverpool on a one-year loan, but the arrangement was cut short in January 2013, allowing him to return to Dortmund on an eighteen-month loan that later became permanent. He continued to play for Dortmund until his transfer to Werder Bremen in August 2018. After a brief stint at Antalyaspor in the Süper Lig, he announced his retirement from professional football in 2021.

On the international stage, Şahin represented Turkey, starting from the under-16 level and making his senior debut in 2005. Over a twelve-year international career, he earned fifty-two caps and was part of the squad for UEFA Euro 2016. Following his retirement as a player, he transitioned into management, taking the helm at Antalyaspor in 2021 and later leading Dortmund until his dismissal on January 22, 2025.