Born and grown up in Germany’s capital Berlin, Ümit Karan was trained in Türkiyemspor Berlin, Hertha 03 Zehlendorf, Rather SV’s academy. At the age of 20 he came to Turkey and signed with Gençlerbirliği.

During the five seasons he play...

Born and grown up in Germany’s capital Berlin, Ümit Karan was trained in Türkiyemspor Berlin, Hertha 03 Zehlendorf, Rather SV’s academy. At the age of 20 he came to Turkey and signed with Gençlerbirliği.

During the five seasons he played for the Ankara team, he scored 60 goals and in 2001 they received the Turkish Cup. The same year, he transferred to Galatasaray that was reconstructed by Lucescu. He was in the squad that became the 2001-2002 season’s champion and quarter finalist of UEFA Champions League.

In 2004-2005 season when Gheorghe Hagi was the technical director, he went to Ankaraspor as a loan. The next season he returned to Galatasaray and contributed to the unforgettable championship won with Erik Gerets, with 16 goals.
Since 1999 until today he was called to the A National Team 16 times. He is married with one child.