Their 2026 World Cup
Match by match
A. Güler played 3 matches for Turkey, starting every one. His only goal came in the group stage (Group D) against United States. He was named player of the match once.
| Round | Match | His game |
|---|---|---|
| Group D | vs Australia 0-2 | Started, played the full match |
| Group D | vs Paraguay 0-1 | Started, played the full match |
| Group D | vs United States 3-2 | Started, played the full match · 1 goal · ★ MVP |
Biography
Arda Güler (Turkish pronunciation: [aɾˈda ˈɟylæɾ] ; born 25 February 2005) is a Turkish professional footballer who primarily plays as an attacking midfielder for La Liga club Real Madrid and the Turkey national team. He is regarded as one of the best young players in the world. Güler began his senior career with the Turkish club Fenerbahçe in 2021, where he won the Turkish Cup in 2023. In 2023, Güler signed with Real Madrid. In his inaugural season with the Spanish giants, he won La Liga and the UEFA Champions League. At the international level, Güler made his senior debut for Turkey in 2022. He was a member of the squad for UEFA Euro 2024, and played a key role in the team's run to the quarter-finals. He also represented Turkey at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
Early career Güler started his youth career at Ankara-based club Gençlerbirliği in 2014. Arda Güler was discovered by Fenerbahçe on 20 February 2019, when he was only 13 years old, and was included in the youth squad.
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