Arda Güler
Awards & Honours
8
Awards Won
4
Honours
5
Rankings
4
Covers
3
Records
At just 21, Arda Güler has already achieved what many players dream of in a lifetime. He is the most expensive Turkish teenager in history, with a €1 billion release clause at Real Madrid. He became the youngest Turkish player to score in the UEFA Champions League and the youngest player ever to score on his European Championship debut at Euro 2024. His trophy collection includes a Turkish Cup, La Liga, UEFA Champions League, UEFA Super Cup, and FIFA Intercontinental Cup. He was named Turkish Footballer of the Year in 2023 and won the UEFA Champions League Breakthrough Player of the Season award for 2023-24. These accomplishments mark him as one of the brightest prospects in world football.
Awards
Honours & Distinctions
UEFA Champions League Squad of the Season (Breakthrough)
Recognized as a breakthrough player in the 2023-24 Champions League season.
UEFA 50 for the Future
Featured as one of the top young players to watch in Europe.
Turkish Presidential Youth Award for Sporting Achievement
Honored for outstanding sporting achievements at a young age.
Golden Special Award
Recognized for his contributions to Turkish football.
Rankings & Lists
NxGn Best Teenagers in World Football
50 for the Future
Next Generation
100 Best Young Players
Most Valuable U-20 Players
Magazine Covers
Turkish Sports Illustrated
September 2023
The Future is Arda
Marca (Spain)
July 2023
The Turkish Pearl Arrives in Madrid
AS (Spain)
January 2024
Arda Güler: Adaptation to Real Madrid
Diario SPORT (Spain)
June 2024
Euro 2024 Preview: Turkey's Star
Records & Feats
Youngest Turkish player to score in the UEFA Champions League
Scored at age 18 years and 329 days, breaking the previous record.
Youngest player to score on European Championship debut
Scored for Turkey against Georgia at Euro 2024 at age 19.
Most expensive Turkish teenager in history
Transferred to Real Madrid for €20 million plus add-ons in 2023.