Overview
- Istanbulspor announced on X that Baran Alp Vardar died after a period of cancer treatment.
- A funeral was held on March 15 in Istanbul, with a large turnout and photos shared by the club.
- The Istanbul-born defender made three first-team appearances in the 2023/24 Süper Lig, including a start against Fenerbahçe in May 2024.
- He joined Istanbulspor in April 2024 after developing in Beşiktaş’s youth system.
- The news prompted widespread condolences across Turkish football and on social media.