Turkish wonderkid Arda Guler makes history in Euro 2024
Arda Guler of Turkiye celebrates after scoring a goal during the 2024 European Football Championship Group F football match between Türkiye and Georgia at Signal Iduna Park stadium, in Dortmund, Germany, June 18, 2024. (AA Photo)
Arda Guler has made history by scoring an extraordinary goal against Georgia, surpassing Cristiano Ronaldo to become the youngest player to score in their debut match in European Championship history.
Türkiye’s national football team shines in the Euro 2024 opener. In their opening match of Euro 2024, Türkiye’s national football team faced Georgia. Arda Guler significantly impacted with his remarkable goal, setting a record for the Turkish national team.
Arda Guler enters record books
With his goal in the match, Arda Guler became the youngest player to score in the European Championship finals for the Turkish national team.
Surpassing Cristiano Ronaldo
At 19 years and 114 days old, Arda Guler’s goal broke Cristiano Ronaldo’s record, making him the youngest player to score in their debut match in European Championship history. Ronaldo had set the previous record at 19 years and 128 days during Euro 2004.
