İstanbulspor is mourning the loss of 20-year-old defender Baran Alp Vardar, who passed away after a battle with cancer.
The Turkish club announced Vardar’s death on Sunday, March 15, 2026, confirming the young player had been undergoing treatment for the disease.
“We are deeply saddened…
We are profoundly grieved by the loss of our beloved footballer Baran Alp Vardar, who had been receiving cancer treatment for a long time.
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Baran Alp, who will be remembered for his character, loyalty to his teammates, and smiling face, will forever remain in the hearts of our community. His untimely death has deeply wounded us all. We extend our most sincere condolences to his family, friends, teammates, and the entire community.
May God have mercy on him. Rest in peace, Baran Alp… We will never forget you,” the club stated.
Numerous Turkish clubs have already reacted to the news of the young center-back’s passing, offering their condolences to his family and loved ones. The news has resonated throughout the football community.
Vardar made his debut in the Turkish Süper Lig in 2024, making three appearances for İstanbulspor’s first team. He had recently been fully focused on his fight against the illness. You can discover more information about his career at Transfermarkt.
Büyük bir acı ve derin bir üzüntü içindeyiz…
Bir süredir kanser tedavisi gören futbolcumuz, canımız Baran Alp Vardar’ı kaybetmenin derin üzüntüsünü yaşıyoruz.
Karakteri, takım arkadaşlarına olan bağlılığı ve güler yüzüyle her zaman hatırlayacağımız Baran Alp, camiamızın… pic.twitter.com/NeWNo18eNt
— İstanbulspor A.Ş. (@istanbulspor) March 15, 2026
