Guler Wins Best Young Player Award in the Champions League 2025/2026

Turkish Arda Guler of Real Madrid won the Best Young Player award in the UEFA Champions League for the 2025/2026 season, after being selected by the UEFA technical observers group, in recognition of the significant development he achieved during the continental tournament.

This season saw remarkable brilliance from the Turkish international with Real Madrid, as he became one of the key players in the team. After limited participation in the previous edition, he played 14 matches in this season's Champions League, 13 of which were as a starter, with a total of 1030 minutes played.

Guler delivered outstanding performances throughout Real Madrid's journey in the tournament, with one of his most notable moments being his performance against Juventus in the league stage, where he was awarded the Best Player of the Match for his significant impact in midfield and ability to create opportunities.

The 21-year-old concluded the tournament by scoring two goals and providing four assists, scoring his first two goals in the Champions League during the second leg against Bayern Munich in the quarter-finals.

According to official statistics published by the official website of the International Football Association, Guler covered a distance of 126.12 kilometers during the tournament, with a top speed of 32.12 kilometers per hour, confirming his status as one of the most promising talents in European football.

Guler's crowning with this award reflects the exceptional season he delivered in the Real Madrid jersey, having established himself as one of the standout young players in the UEFA Champions League.