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Arda Guler is a name that sparks excitement among Turkish fans and a rising star in European football. His journey from the streets of Ankara to Real Madrid has been a magical one, as the world watches in anticipation of how the future of this talented soccer player pans out.
Turkish and Real Madrid fans are excited at the prospect of Guler and the glimpses he has shown at such a young age. A journey that began very early in life, has taken him to the creme de la creme of club football in Europe. Find how this journey began in this article and how it is currently going.
Where is Arda Guler from?
Guler grew up in Turkey’s capital city, Ankara, where he started his football journey, before moving to the country’s biggest city, Istanbul. After showing glimpses as a kid, he joined the academy of local Ankara club Genclerbirligi at the tender age of nine, and it was not long before he got noticed by scouts of the Istanbul clubs. However, he waited until the year of his 14th birthday, before making the switch to Fenerbahce, where he shone so brightly with the U19 team, so much so that he was given his senior debut at just 16 years and 174 days old during a Europa League qualification match against Finnish club HJK.
How old is Arda Guler?
Born on February 25, 2005, Guler is currently 19 years old at the time of writing this. However, he was quickly introduced to the rigors of senior team football and has garnered years of experience with Turkish club Fenerbahce.
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Arda Guler religion
Arda Guler identifies as a follower of Islam according to various online sources, which makes him a Muslim. This is not a surprise as more than 99 percent of Turkey’s population is Muslim, and are mostly Sunni.
Arda Guler’s parents
Guler might not be who and where he is today without his father, Umit, who played a role in his development and his mother, Serap, who supported him all the way. When the Real Madrid player was a toddler, his father would place balloons in front of his left foot to encourage him to kick with his left side and practice.
Speaking in an interview with Goal, Guler’s father highlighted why he made his son practice more with his left foot. “We didn’t have any left-footers in our family, so I put balloons and footballs in front of his left foot so he would use it more,” he said.
Receiving up to €15m in commissions, Guler’s father played a major role in his son’s move to Real Madrid. However, Fenerbahce were not happy with the commission he received, as they felt it made it more difficult for other clubs who were interested in the left-footer despite having a release clause of just €17.5 m.
What is Arda Guler’s salary?
Guler earns €5.2m per year at Real Madrid, which is about €100,000 per week. According to the list of Real Madrid player salaries published on Capology, the Turkish star is one of the three lowest-paid players in the club, with only Andriy Lunin and Joselu earning lower wages.
Who is Arda Guler’s idol?
During his unveiling event as a Real Madrid player, Guler named Cristiano Ronaldo, Zinedine Zidane, Mesut Ozil and Guti as his idols in football. However, fans called him out for omitting Lionel Messi, suggesting that Real Madrid forced him to ignore the Barcelona legend. The reason for this is because he had been spotted in the past, posting Messi’s picture on his Instagram account. It is also ironic because he had been dubbed “The Turkish Messi”for his playing style.
Arda Guler national team record
After his blistering start to life at Fenerbahce, it was only a matter of time before Guler was called up for the Turkey national team. He made his senior international debut for Turkey on November 19, 2022, in their 2–1 friendly win against Czech Republic. However, it took until March 2023, in a Euro 2024 qualifier against Wales, for him to score his first goal for the country. The goal made him the youngest ever player to score a goal for the Turkish national team in a competitive match, at just 18 years and 114 days old. He has six international caps to his name at the time of writing this.
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Arda Guler in FIFA 23
In FIFA 23, Guler got a rating of 72 and a potential of 86 as an attacking midfielder for Fenerbahce. However, in EA FC 24 his rating improved to 77, while his potential is at 88. He has 4 for skill moves and 3 for weak foot, while his workrates are High/Med.
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Arda Guler celebration
Guler's signature goal celebration is a heartfelt gesture, where he touches his chest with his right hand while raising his left index finger. Explaining the celebration, he said: "It's based on trust. I believe that everything comes from Allah."
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Arda Guler and Mesut Ozil
Guler and Ozil share a couple of things in common, one of which is the comparison of their style by soccer fans. Fortunately for the youngster, he got the chance to play alongside the former Madrid midfielder who was at Fenerbahce when he broke through. When Ozil departed the Turkish club in 2022, Guler inherited his No.10 jersey. He has also named him as one of his idols in soccer, while referencing him as one to emulate in Madrid.
Arda Guler vs Lamine Yamal
Guler and Lamine Yamal are both young midfield sensations, each playing for the two biggest clubs in Spain, which are Real Madrid and Barcelona, respectively. Arda is 19 years old, and Lamine is three years younger, but both possess exceptional dribbling skills and an eye for goal. Fans debate who will become the bigger star, with comparisons highlighting their similar styles and creativity.
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