He capped 155 times for the Turkey men's national volleyball team.
As of 2012-13 season, Şahin plays for Halkbank Ankara and wears number 5.
[3] Born on January 1, 1980, in Tokat, Şahin began playing volleyball in primary school.
He was then a member of Galatasaray, Emlakbank, Arçelik, Fenerbahçe and Arkas Spor Izmir[4][5] before he transferred in July 2012 to Halkbank Ankara.
He won the Men's CEV Cup 2012–13 with Halkbank Ankara and was named "Best Receiver" of the tournament.