Arda Güler is a Turkish professional footballer who plays for the Spanish La Liga club Real Madrid and the Turkey national football team. Widely regarded as one of the most talented young midfielders to emerge from Turkey in recent years, he is known for his technical ability, creativity, and maturity on the pitch despite his young age.

Arda Güler was born on February 25, 2005, in Altındağ, Ankara. He began playing football at the age of nine in 2014, joining the youth academy of Gençlerbirliği. His early development quickly drew attention, and in 2019 he transferred to the youth setup of Fenerbahçe.

On January 13, 2021, Arda Güler signed his first professional contract with Fenerbahçe for a period of two and a half years. During the 2020–2021 season, he played in the U19 Super League, where he appeared in 19 matches, scoring 7 goals and providing 4 assists. Fenerbahçe finished the league in sixth place and qualified for the play-offs.

In the play-off stage, Arda Güler delivered outstanding performances. Against İstanbul Başakşehir U19, he scored 3 goals and made 1 assist in a 6–0 victory. In the third-place match against Kasımpaşa U19, he contributed 1 goal and 2 assists, helping Fenerbahçe secure third place with a 5–1 win.

During the 2021–2022 season, Arda Güler made his senior debut for Fenerbahçe in the UEFA Europa League play-off round against HJK Helsinki. He later made his Süper Lig debut in the second week of the season against Antalyaspor, entering the match in the 87th minute as a substitute for Kim Min-jae. Just two minutes later, he recorded his first assist for the senior team, setting up Miha Zajc in a 2–0 victory.

On March 13, 2022, in a league match against Alanyaspor, Arda Güler came on in the 74th minute to replace Mesut Özil. Only three minutes after entering the game, he scored his first professional goal. This goal made him the youngest goal scorer in the history of Fenerbahçe.

On March 17, 2022, a collective contract signing ceremony was held with six players, including Arda Güler. At this event, he extended his contract with Fenerbahçe by three additional years.

By August 22, 2022, Arda Güler had played 13 league matches for Fenerbahçe, accumulating 299 minutes while recording 5 goals and 3 assists. With a goal contribution every 37 minutes in the Süper Lig, he achieved a remarkable statistical performance that drew widespread attention.

On July 6, 2023, Arda Güler signed an official six-year contract with the Spanish club Real Madrid, marking a major step in his professional career and international recognition.

Youth Career
2014–2019 – Gençlerbirliği
2019–2021 – Fenerbahçe

Professional Career
2021–2023 – Fenerbahçe
2023–present – Real Madrid

International Career
2021–2022 – Turkey U-17
2022–present – Turkey national football team

Source: Biyografiler.com