Who is Arda Güler? The path from the Fenerbahçe academy to Real Madrid

Arda Güler was born in Ankara on 25 February 2005. He started playing football at a young age and played for Altınordu in his youth years. He joined the Fenerbahçe academy in 2019 and quickly became one of the standout names in his age group.

Known for his technical quality, passing vision and success on set pieces, the young midfielder was promoted to the Fenerbahçe first team at a very early age. His performances in the yellow and navy shirt caught the attention of Europe's major clubs.

In the summer of 2023 he transferred to Spain's Real Madrid. His first period in Madrid began with a difficult spell of injuries, but he kept up his fight to earn a place at the club.

Having come through the youth national teams, Güler also played for the senior national team. At Euro 2024, he became one of the talked-about names of the tournament with his goal against Georgia. Türkiye won that match 3-1.

Güler continues his career at Real Madrid and is regarded as one of the most closely watched young talents in Turkish football.