Atan was chosen as one of the "Best Promises" on the 2011 Best Model of Turkey and won the competition in 2012. He made his acting debut with the series Her Şey Yolunda and portrayed the character of Selçuk Demircioğlu. He is mostly known for his role in Güneşin Kızları as Savaş alongside Burcu Özberk and as Selim in Cennet'in Gözyaşları alongside Almila Ada.