Ex-Turkish star Ersen Martin dies at 44, two years after ‘fighting for life’

FORMER Turkish international Ersen Martin has tragically passed away at the age of 44.

The ex-striker, who came through at Nuremberg before playing for Besiktas and Trabzonspor, retired from football in 2013.

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He retired with three caps for his country, between 2004 and 2006.

He is believed to have suffered a ruptured aorta in 2022, which resulted in him being hospitalized.

Now, after lengthy treatment, he has unfortunately passed away.

His ex-club Trabzonspor paid tribute to their former player, saying: “We learned with deep sadness the news that our former footballer Ersen Martin has passed away.

“May God have mercy on Ersen Martin who lost his life; we extend our condolences to his family, loved ones and community.”

And Besiktas said: “We have learned with great sadness that our former footballer Ersen Martin has passed away.

“May God have mercy on Ersen Martin, we extend our condolences to his family, relatives and the Turkish sporting community.”

Reports from Turkey claim he was intubated in hospital on March 10 before dying there.

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