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Arda Guler, who continues his career at Real Madrid and has recently been called up to the Turkish national team squad for the Romania match, has opened up about the players who have shaped his style, while also reflecting on a remarkable long-range goal that drew widespread attention.
Speaking to his club’s official website, the young midfielder pointed back to his early football influences and explained how they have evolved over time.
He said that Alex de Souza had been his main role model growing up, highlighting the strong connection many Turkish fans have with the former playmaker.
As his career has progressed, Guler noted that he now looks up to Mesut Ozil and Luka Modric, explaining that he tries to model his game on their qualities.
Describing them as elite footballers, he suggested that watching and learning from them has helped him refine his own playing style at the highest level.
Guler also addressed the goal he scored from 68 meters during a La Liga match against Elche, a moment that quickly stood out due to both its distance and execution.
He explained that scoring from such a range had always been something he wanted to achieve and revealed that he had attempted similar efforts in the past.
He emphasized his confidence in his technical ability, stating, “I have that kind of shooting quality,” underlining that the goal was not accidental but rather a reflection of a skill he has been working to bring out in matches.
Alongside his football insights, Guler shared a more personal detail by naming his favorite foods, listing lahmacun, iskender, and his mother’s homemade manti.
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