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 renowned as an attacking midfielder or winger. He currently plays for Real Madrid in La Liga and represents the Turkey national team. Güler is widely considered one of the most promising young talents in the world of football, marked by his skill and potential.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements

2014: Youth Career at Gençlerbirliği

In 2014, Arda Güler started his youth career at Ankara-based club Gençlerbirliği.

2018: Playing for Fenerbahçe U-15

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

February 2019: Discovered by Fenerbahçe

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

2020: Move to Fenerbahçe U-16

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

January 2021: Professional Contract with Fenerbahçe

On 13 January 2021, Arda Güler signed a two-and-a-half-year professional contract with Fenerbahçe. He was considered a wonderkid.

July 2021: Waiting for First Team Opportunity

In July 2021, Arda Güler began waiting for his opportunity to join Fenerbahçe’s first team.

August 2021: Senior Debut and First Süper Lig Assist

In August 2021, Arda Güler made his senior debut for Fenerbahçe against HJK in the UEFA Europa League play-off round. Three days later, he provided an assist in a Süper Lig match against Antalyaspor.

2021: Senior Career Debut with Fenerbahçe

In 2021, Arda Güler began his senior career with the Turkish club Fenerbahçe.

2021: Promotion to Fenerbahçe U-19

In 2021, Arda Güler was promoted to the Fenerbahçe U-19 team.

March 2022: Youngest Goalscorer in Süper Lig History

In March 2022, Arda Güler became Fenerbahçe's youngest goalscorer in Süper Lig history.

May 2022: European Clubs' Interest

By May 2022, after an impressive start to his career, several big European clubs showed interest in signing Arda Güler.

November 2022: Senior International Debut for Turkey

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

November 2022: First Goal in European Competitions

On 3 November 2022, Arda Güler scored his first goal in European competitions during a Europa League match against Dynamo Kyiv.

2022: Receiving Number 10 Jersey

At the start of the 2022–23 season, Arda Güler was given the number 10 jersey after Mesut Özil's departure.

2022: Senior Debut for Turkey

In 2022, Arda Güler made his senior debut for the Turkey national team.

June 2023: Turkish Cup Final Win and Departure Announcement

On 11 June 2023, Arda Güler had a man of the match performance in the Turkish Cup final. On 6 July, he announced his departure from Fenerbahçe.

June 2023: First International Goal

On 19 June 2023, Arda Güler scored his first international goal against Wales in Euro 2024 qualifiers.

July 2023: Signing with Real Madrid

On 6 July 2023, Arda Güler signed a six-year contract with Real Madrid.

2023: Move to Real Madrid and Turkish Cup Win

In 2023, Arda Güler won the Turkish Cup with Fenerbahçe and also signed with Real Madrid.

January 2024: Real Madrid Debut

On 6 January 2024, Arda 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 at UEFA Euro 2024

On 18 June 2024, Arda Güler was named Player of the Match after scoring in Turkey's opening fixture win over Georgia at UEFA Euro 2024.

September 2024: Champions League Debut

On 17 September 2024, Arda Güler made his Champions League debut as a substitute in a 3–1 victory over Stuttgart.

2024: Playing for Turkey in Euro 2024 qualifiers

Arda Guler scored his first goal against Wales in Euro 2024 qualifiers on 19 June 2023.

2024: UEFA Euro 2024 Participation

In 2024, Arda Güler was a member of Turkey's squad for UEFA Euro 2024 and played a key role in the team's run to the quarter-finals.

April 2025: Scoring Winner Against Getafe

On 23 April 2025, Arda Güler scored the winner and was named player of the match in a 1-0 win over Getafe.

August 2025: First Goal of the Season and Man of the Match Performance

On 30 August 2025, Arda Güler scored his first goal of the season in a 2–1 La Liga win over Mallorca, earning a man-of-the-match performance.

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