Arda Güler’s Stunning Goal from Own Half Highlights Real Madrid’s Victory Over Elche

Real Madrid secured a commanding 4-1 victory against Elche in a La Liga match, highlighted by a spectacular goal from Turkish midfielder Arda Güler. The 21-year-ancient scored from his own half of the field in the 89th minute, adding a memorable moment to the match.

Güler expressed his delight after the game, stating, “Best goal of the season? Thank you, the goal was really wonderful, I’m very pleased. I saw that the goalkeeper was not in the best position, so I just tried to shoot – and it hit,” as reported by Spanish media.

Antonio Rüdiger, Federico Valverde, and Dean Huysen likewise contributed to Real Madrid’s win with goals of their own.

Arda Güler: A Rising Star at Real Madrid

Arda Güler joined Real Madrid in 2023 after a successful stint with Fenerbahçe, where he won the Turkish Cup in 2023. He quickly made an impact, contributing to Real Madrid’s La Liga and UEFA Champions League triumphs in his inaugural season with the club. Güler is widely regarded as one of the most promising young players in the world.

International Recognition

Güler made his senior debut for the Turkey national team in 2022 and was a key member of the squad during UEFA Euro 2024, playing a significant role in their run to the quarter-finals.

Early Career and Development

Born on February 25, 2005, in Ankara, Turkey, Güler began his youth career at Gençlerbirliği in 2014. He was scouted by Fenerbahçe in February 2019 and joined their youth squad.

As of March 14, 2026, Arda Güler has made 66 appearances for Real Madrid, scoring 13 goals. He has also earned 26 caps for the Turkey national team, scoring 6 goals as of November 15, 2025.