When Real Madrid signed Arda Güler from fenerbahce, he was just an 18 year old, with an incredible raw talent. Although his early days at the club did not go as planned, the youngstar went on to make a sensational comeback.
After suffering three injuries on the bounce, the young Turk was completely sidelined for the entirety of the seasons first half. Towards the season, when the LaLiga title was almost won, Carlo Ancelotti decided to trust young Güler and it paid off massively.
Kopa nominated
With all eyes focused on the Ballon d’Or nominees, France football, earlier today announced a list of young talents, who stand a chance of winning the Kopa trophy.
They’re some interesting young talents present on the list including;
🇦🇷 Alejandro Garnacho — man united
🇹🇷 Arda Güler — Real Madrid
🇨🇮 Karim Konaté — FC Salzburg
🏴 Kobbie Mainoo — Man united
🇵🇹 João Neves — Paris saint-Germain
🇪🇸 Lamine Yamal — FC Barcelona
🇧🇷 Savinho — man city
🇫🇷 Mathys Tel — Bayern
🇪🇸 Pau Cubarsi — Barcelona
🇫🇷 Warren Zaïre-Emery — Paris saint-Germain
Arda Güler’s chance of winning
Although Arda Güler is not fancied by many as favorite here, he is definitely not far from top spot.
Indeed, FC Barcelona’s teenage prodigy lamine Yamal might just get one over Güler here, after playing a big part in Spain’s Euro 2024 win, while also emerging best young talent of the competition.
However, Güler also made a claim for himself in the competition, after being a standout performer for turkey with 2 assists and one world-die of a goal. His impressive end to the season with Real Madrid will also go s long way in his winning chances.
Previous winner
The last time a Real Madrid player won this award was not long ago. Infact, winner of the last edition was Jude Bellingham, after an impressive season with Dortmund and a spectacular start to the season with Real Madrid.
Bellingham (21), is no longer eligible to win the award despite a stunning 2023/24 season. The young Englishman has now turned 21, which is above age limit of 20 for eligible candidates.
