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Union Berlin’s Livan Burcu Embraces ‘Aykut’ Nickname as He Returns From Injury

The 21-year-old sets the locker-room playlist with Frankfurt rap influences.

Overview

  • Teammates have nicknamed him "Aykut," a nod to Offenbach rapper Haftbefehl’s given name.
  • Rani Khedira is among those calling out "Aykut" to him on the training ground.
  • After a long absence, he made his first Bundesliga appearance in Wolfsburg, having earlier come on in the cup against Bayern.
  • He runs the pre-match music, leaning on Frankfurt rap alongside other German and French hip-hop.
  • Signed in summer 2024 and loaned to Magdeburg, he earned notice with his performances before returning to Union after youth years at Eintracht Frankfurt.