Arda Guler

Arda Guler is a Turkish midfielder currently with Real Madrid, where his game is defined by tempo control, ball carrying, and the ability to connect both penalty areas. Guler earned a move from Fenerbahce to Real Madrid and gives Turkiye a left-footed creator with star-level upside. For Turkiye, he has become part of a Turkiye squad looking to make its group-stage opportunity count and is asked to give the national team control between the boxes when tournament margins tighten. At World Cup 2026, the key question is whether Arda Guler can carry his club rhythm into the international stage, handle the physical tempo of the group, and deliver one or two decisive moments that change the shape of Turkiye's campaign.