Kenan Karaman (born 5 March 1994) is a professional footballer who plays as a forward for and captains 2. Bundesliga club Schalke 04. Born in Germany, he played for the Turkey national team.
On 29 April 2014, Karaman signed a pre-contract agreement with Hannover 96 effective 1 July 2014. Since his contract at Hoffenheim had expired, he was able to join Hannover on a free transfer and signed for three years until 2017.
On 18 May 2018, Karaman joined newly promoted Fortuna Düsseldorf from 2.Bundesliga on a free transfer for a three-year deal. He was given the number 11 shirt. He left Fortuna upon the expiration of his contract on 24 May 2021.
On 1 September 2022, Karaman signed a three-year contract with Bundesliga side Schalke 04. On 5 July 2024, he extended his contract until 2028. He was appointed team's captain under head coach Karel Geraerts at the beginning of the 2024âÂÂ25 season.
Karaman made his senior debut for the senior Turkey national football team in a friendly 2âÂÂ0 loss to Romania on 9 November 2017.
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