In a huge moment for Turkish soccer, 19-year-old Arda Güler has made history by becoming the first Turkish player to win the UEFA Champions League. Even though he didn’t get to play in any matches, Güler’s journey to this big moment has been quite something.
Güler’s soccer story began at Gençlerbirliği, a club in Ankara, where he caught the eye of scouts with his talent. He’s a natural attacking midfielder who’s great with his left foot. He then moved to Fenerbahçe’s youth team in 2019, a big club in Turkey, where he showed even more promise.
Things took off for Güler on July 6, 2023, when Real Madrid, one of the biggest clubs in the world, signed him. The deal was for six years, until June 2029, and they paid €30 million to get him, which was more than his previous club’s release clause.
Even though Güler didn’t get to play in the Champions League games, his presence with Real Madrid was still important. And when Real Madrid won the UEFA Champions League, Güler made history as the first Turkish player to be a part of a winning team.
Looking at his stats, Güler is already making waves. In just 10 games for Real Madrid, he’s scored 6 goals, showing he’s got what it takes to succeed at the highest level.
Carlo Ancelotti aslo said about Adra : “Be patient with Arda Güler, trust me”. “He’s fine, he can play. He’s at a good level. He has to fight with the other players now.
Güler’s achievement is not just a win for him, but also an inspiration for young Turkish players dreaming big in soccer. It shows that with hard work and determination, anything is possible. As Güler continues his journey, he’s paving the way for others to follow in his footsteps.
