PERSONAL INFORMATION

Full Name: Arda Guller
Date Of Birth: February 25th 2005
Age: As of now he’s 20 years but he’s turning 21 on feb 21
Place Of birth: Ankara in Turkey
Height: 175 cm
Weight: 70kg
Position: Attacking midfielder/Right winger
Foot: Left-footed

EARLY LIFE AND FAMILY

Arda Guller was raised in a middle class family in Ankara, Turkey. Moreover,his journey was greatly influenced by his supportive family. His football development was prioritized by his family. For instance, Arda’s father, Umit Guller, who was a shop owner, recognized Arda talent at an early age. Similarly, his mother, Serap Guller, has supported Arda from Turkey to the streets of Madrid, Spain. In fact, at an early age his father constantly trained Guller to kick ball by placing balloons on the floor for him to kick with his left foot. Unlike many others, Arda was in love with football at an early life constantly managing to balance his education with his training sessions.

EDUCATION AND YOUTH CARRER

His formal education took place in Ankara but his true schooling took place in the pitch.

Genclerbirligi: (2014-2019) Began his youth career at the age of 9 with this club. His performance in the youth league was so dominant that he attracted the interest of scouts from major European clubs.

Fenerbahce: (2019-2021) At the age 13, he moved to Istanbul powerhouse Fenerbahce. He progressed through U-15,U-16 and U-19 ranks with unprecedented speed, often playing against opponents three or four years his senior.

PROFFESIONAL CAREER

FENERBAHCE BREAKTHROUGH FROM 2021 TO 2023

Guller signed his first professional career in 2021 for the Turkish side. He made his senior debut for the club in a UEFA Europa League qualifier in august 2021, and became and instant fan favorite. In 2022/23 season he was handed the legendary no.10 jersey previously worn by icons like Mesut Ozil and Alex de Souza. Here he led the team to victory in the Turkish cup earning the MVP award in the final.

REAL MADRID FROM 2023 TO PRESENT

In July 2023 Real Madrid paid 20M euros for him beating up other European top clubs contestants. In the 2023/24 season he made an impact by scoring 6 goals in laliga despite having an early injury setback. He also won the champions league in his debut season. In 2026 he has improved gradually reaching up to 13GA despite coming off the bench in several occasions.

TURKEY-INTERNATIONAL APPEARANCE

He is the youngest ever Turkish player to ever score for them. He has being actively included in the Turkish national team,having secured a starting position. In the 2024 euros he gained worldwide acclaim during the tournament scoring a long-range goal against Georgia and breaking Christiano’s record as the youngest player to score in his debut EURO match. He led Turkey in a successful World cup qualifying match, including a standout performance in their 2-0 win over Bulgaria.

LIFESTYLE

He lives in upscale area of Madrid, hosting his parents who moved with him to Spain to provide a stable home environment. Outside the pitch he is fond of playing volleyball and video games. He is an official Nike athlete, mostly seen in the brand’s latest streetwear and athletic gear.

RELATIONSHIP

He is currently in a relationship with Duru Nayman, a 19-year-old professional basketball player who plays as a point guard for the Galatasary women’s team. They are always private,Duru is always described as modest and focused on her own athletic and academic career currently studying law and economics. Arda is unmarried and has no children.

NETWORTH of Arda Guller

Arda Guller’s annual salary is 5.6M talling up to 6M euros with his contract running upto June 2029. It breaks down to a roughly 100K weekly. His networth is estimated to be 10-12M. In addition to his deal with nike he earns a 2.5M euros through image rights and partnership in Turkey and spain.

AWARDS

• UEFA Champions League Winner in 2023/24
• Laliga champion in 2023/24
• Turkish cup winner in 2022/23
• Turkish cup MVP in 2023
• Laliga U-23 player of the month in December 2024
• Kopa Trophy nominee in 2024

SOCIAL MEDIA

Instagram: @ardaguler with over 15M followers
Twitter(X): @10ardaguler