Arda Güler reveals his idols: I try to model myself after them

National football player Arda Güler, who plays for Real Madrid, spoke to the club's website about the players he looks up to, his favorite foods, and the story behind his 68-meter goal against Elche.

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A National Football Team star Arda Güler, who plays for Real Madrid, made notable remarks to the club's official website.

Sharing candid assessments about his career, the national player touched upon the names he has looked up to since childhood. When asked this question, Arda named three players, stating, "The player I have looked up to since I was little was Alex de Souza. Now, I watch Mesut Özil and Luka Modric a bit more. I try to model myself after them. They are very elite players."

Sharing a brief detail about his private life, the young star listed his favorite foods. Arda said, "I can say my favorite foods are lahmacun, iskender, and the manti my mother makes."

HE EXPLAINED HIS 68-METER GOAL

Arda Güler, who made a big splash with his long-range goal against Elche in La Liga, also shed light on that specific play. Stating that he had attempted such shots before, the national player said, "I had tried it before. I always wanted to score a goal like that. I have the quality for that kind of shot."