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 talented Turkish professional footballer, known for his role as an attacking midfielder or winger. He currently plays for Real Madrid in La Liga and represents the Turkey national team. Widely considered among the best young football players globally, Güler's skills and potential have garnered significant attention in the football world. His career is marked by high expectations and anticipation for future achievements.

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2014: Güler starts youth career at Gençlerbirliği

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

2018: Güler plays for Fenerbahçe U-15 team

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

February 2019: Güler discovered by Fenerbahçe

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

2020: Güler joins Fenerbahçe U-16 team

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

January 2021: Güler signs professional contract with Fenerbahçe

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

July 2021: Güler waits for place in Fenerbahçe’s first team

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

August 2021: Güler makes senior debut for Fenerbahçe

In August 2021, Arda Güler made his senior debut as a substitute player against HJK in the UEFA Europa League. On 22 August 2021, in his first Süper Lig match, he provided an assist in a victory over Antalyaspor.

2021: Güler begins senior career with Fenerbahçe

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

2021: Güler joins Fenerbahçe U-19 team

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

March 2022: Güler becomes Fenerbahçe's youngest goalscorer

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

May 2022: Güler's impressive performance attracts European clubs

By May 2022, Arda Güler had scored 3 goals and delivered 3 assists in just 255 minutes of playing time, attracting interest from big European clubs. On 17 March 2022, Fenerbahçe announced that they had signed a three-year contract with him.

November 2022: Güler makes 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: Güler scores first goal in European competition

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

2022: Güler makes senior debut for Turkey

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

2022: Güler receives number 10 jersey

In the start of the 2022–23 season, Arda Güler was given the number 10 jersey after Mesut Özil's departure. He played his first match of the season against Kasımpaşa and scored two goals.

June 2023: Güler wins Turkish Cup final and announces departure from Fenerbahçe

On 11 June 2023, Arda Güler had a man of the match performance in a 2–0 win at the 2023 Turkish Cup final against İstanbul Başakşehir. On 6 July, Güler announced his departure from Fenerbahçe.

June 2023: Güler scores first international goal

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

July 2023: Real Madrid announces signing of Güler

On 6 July 2023, Real Madrid announced the signing of Arda Güler to a six-year contract. The deal was sealed by triggering his release clause with an initial payment of €20 million.

2023: Güler wins Turkish Cup and signs with Real Madrid

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

January 2024: Güler debuts for Real Madrid

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: Güler scores in Euro 2024 debut

On 18 June 2024, Arda 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.

September 2024: Güler makes Champions League debut

On 17 September 2024, Arda Güler made his Champions League debut as a substitute in the opening match of the league phase, which ended in a 3–1 victory over Stuttgart.