‘Turkish Messi’ Arda Güler sparkles on Golden Boy award list

‘Turkish Messi’ Arda Güler sparkles on Golden Boy award list

Turkish rising star Arda Güler, who dons Fenerbahçe colours, has made the record of candidates for the “Golden Boy” award.

This accolade acknowledges one of the best younger soccer gamers underneath the age of 21 in Europe, and the record of 100 candidates was unveiled at a ceremony held on the Galleria d’Italia in Milan, hosted by Tuttosport, one in all Italy’s main sports activities newspapers.

Arda Güler, who has been making waves together with his spectacular performances these days, secured the 78th spot on the coveted record of candidates, making him the only consultant from Türkiye.

Latvia's Eduards Emsis and Türkiye's Arda Guler (R) in action during the UEFA EURO 2024 Group D qualifying match, Riga, Latvia, June 16, 2023. (EPA Photo)

Latvia’s Eduards Emsis and Türkiye’s Arda Guler (R) in motion through the UEFA EURO 2024 Group D qualifying match, Riga, Latvia, June 16, 2023. (EPA Photo)

Leading the pack on the Golden Boy candidate record is German expertise Jamal Musiala, who shines on the sphere for Bayern Munich.

Among the group of candidates, France boasts 14 gamers on the record, whereas Red Bull Salzburg emerged because the crew with the best illustration, contributing 5 gamers to the esteemed lineup.

In an interview with Anadolu Agency (AA) on the ceremony, Guido Vaciago, the editor-in-chief of Tuttosport, shared his ideas on Arda Güler’s inclusion on this yr’s record.

“When discussing Arda Güler, we must acknowledge that he is an exceptional player for those who are familiar with him. Perhaps as he ascends in the Golden Boy rankings, we will have the chance to truly appreciate his talent, possibly even when he competes for a European club,” he mentioned.

Vaciago emphasised the intriguing nature of this yr’s record of candidates, saying: “How will the rankings evolve within this list? Similar to the ATP rankings in tennis, the standings of players in the candidate list will fluctuate. It will be a dynamic list where the rankings of the 100 names constantly adjust based on their on-field performances. Subsequently, our jury will narrow down the finalists, determining the players who will contend for the award. It remains to be seen whether Arda Güler will clinch the prestigious Golden Boy title, which will be presented in December, or if he will be celebrated among the players on the podium on another occasion. The list of candidates will be updated monthly.”

Addressing the latest switch speculations surrounding Arda Güler, Vaciago talked about: “According to our experts in Tuttosport’s transfer market, we are aware of considerable interest from Roma and Milan in Arda Güler. Milan has established a reputation for scouting and nurturing young talents, even when they were not widely known, and guiding them toward success. Consider Rafael Leao, for instance. Leao was one of those players who, while relatively unknown, has now established himself as one of the finest in Europe. Although their roles on the field may differ slightly, who’s to say that Güler won’t be the next Leao? A breakout performance in Milan or Rome could be transformative.”

The winner of the Golden Boy award is ready to be introduced throughout a ceremony in December. Last yr, the consideration was bestowed upon Barcelona’s rising star, Gavi, leaving soccer lovers wanting to see who will declare the title this time round.

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