By Rune Gjerulff@runegjerulff

Karazor handed first Turkey call-up

Atakan Karazor has been called up to the Turkish national team for the first time.

 

VfB Stuttgart captain Atakan Karazor has earned his first call-up to the Turkish national team.

The Essen-born Karazor is also eligible to play for Germany, but has opted to represent Turkey.

The 27-year-old has been named in Vincenzo Montella's squad for the upcoming UEFA Nations League matches against Montenegro and Iceland.

Karazor has played in all nine of Stuttgart's matches this season, scoring one goal and providing one assist.

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