Career Timeline of Arda Güler: Major Achievements and Milestones

From career breakthroughs to professional milestones, explore how Arda Güler made an impact.

Arda Güler is a Turkish professional footballer currently playing for Real Madrid and the Turkey national team. He is an attacking midfielder or right winger renowned for his exceptional dribbling, shooting, and playmaking skills. Güler is considered one of the most promising young talents in the world of football. His abilities make him a valuable asset to both his club and country.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements

2014: Joined Gençlerbirliği

In 2014, Arda Güler began his youth career with Ankara-based club Gençlerbirliği.

2018: Played for Fenerbahçe U-15 Team

In the 2018-19 season, Arda Güler first started playing for the Fenerbahçe U-15 team.

February 2019: Discovered by Fenerbahçe

On 20 February 2019, Arda Güler, at the age of 13, was discovered by Fenerbahçe and joined their youth squad.

2020: Moved to Fenerbahçe U-16 Team

In 2020, Arda Güler was moved to the Fenerbahçe U-16 team.

January 2021: Signed Professional Contract with Fenerbahçe

On 13 January 2021, Güler signed a two-and-a-half-year professional contract with Fenerbahçe. He was considered a wonderkid and a big prospect for the future.

July 2021: Waiting for first team

In July 2021, Güler began waiting for his place in the Fenerbahçe’s first team.

August 2021: Senior Debut for Fenerbahçe

In August 2021, Arda Güler made his senior debut as a substitute against HJK in the UEFA Europa League play-off, which Fenerbahçe won 1-0 on 19 August 2021. He also provided an assist in his first Süper Lig match on 22 August 2021.

2021: Promoted to Fenerbahçe U-19 Team

In 2021, Arda Güler was promoted to the Fenerbahçe U-19 team, contributing 7 goals and 4 assists in 18 matches.

March 2022: Youngest Goalscorer in Süper Lig History

In March 2022, Güler became Fenerbahçe's youngest goalscorer in Süper Lig history, three weeks after turning 17.

May 2022: Impressive Performance and European Clubs' Interest

By May 2022, Güler had scored 3 goals and delivered 3 assists in just 255 minutes of playing time, attracting interest from big European clubs.

November 2022: Senior International Debut for Turkey

On 19 November 2022, Güler made his senior international debut for Turkey in a 2–1 friendly win against the Czech Republic.

November 2022: First Goal in European Competitions

On 3 November 2022, Güler scored his first goal in European competitions and provided an assist in a 2–0 win against Dynamo Kyiv in the Europa League group stage.

2022: Given Number 10 Jersey

At the start of the 2022–23 season, after Mesut Özil's departure, Güler was given the number 10 jersey for Fenerbahçe. He scored two goals in his first match of the season against Kasımpaşa in 21 minutes.

June 2023: First International Goal

In June 2023, Güler scored his first international goal against Wales in Euro 2024 qualifiers.

June 2023: Man of the Match in Turkish Cup Final

On 11 June 2023, Güler had a man of the match performance in Fenerbahçe's 2–0 win in the 2023 Turkish Cup final against İstanbul Başakşehir.

July 2023: Signed with Real Madrid

On 6 July 2023, Real Madrid announced the signing of Güler to a six-year contract until June 2029, triggering his release clause with a €20 million payment.

January 2024: Debut for Real Madrid

On 6 January 2024, Güler debuted for Real Madrid in the Copa del Rey match against Arandina, contributing to the team's 3–1 win.

June 2024: Player of the Match and Youngest Debutant Goalscorer

On 18 June 2024, Güler was awarded Player of the Match after scoring in Turkey's 3–1 win over Georgia in UEFA Euro 2024. He became the first teenager to score on his European Championship debut since Cristiano Ronaldo in 2004, and the youngest debutant to score, aged 19 years and 114 days.