Ahmet Y?lmaz Calik, a Turkey international footballer and Konyaspor star, died in a horrific car accident on Tuesday, according to his club. He was 27 years old at the time.
The 28-year-old defender was killed after losing control of his car near Gölba?? in Ankara, Turkey's capital. Before the crash, he was on his way to plan his wedding on a day off from Konyaspor training.
We are deeply saddened by the loss of our player Ahmet al?k, who has won the hearts of our fans and the city since the day he arrived at Konyaspor "The club announced it on Twitter.
In a statement, the Turkish Football Federation said: "We learned with great grief that Ahmet Calik, a football player for Ittifak Holding Konyaspor who also played for our National Team, died in a traffic accident.
"May Allah have mercy on the deceased; our sympathies go out to his family, relatives, Ittifak Holding Konyaspor Club, and the Turkish football community."
Lukas Podolski, a former Galatasaray and Arsenal forward, paid tribute on Twitter, writing: "I'm extremely sorry to hear the news, I'm in shock." Death isn't for you, brother! May your house be blessed.
Calik, known for his athleticism and strong defence, had a successful club and international career, representing Turkey at the UEFA under-19 Championship and FIFA under-20 World Cup in 2013.