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New statistics suggest that Arda Güler is the most inform midfielder in Europe

While there is always plenty of focus on Kylian Mbappé, Vini Jr & Jude Bellingham, has Arda Güler actually been Real Mardid's best player this season?

Published: Tuesday, 3 November 2026 at 4:57 PM
New statistics suggest that Arda Güler is the most inform midfielder in Europe
Key Things to Know
  • New statistics highlight Real Madrid's Arda Güler as one of the most creative, in-form midfielders across Europe.
  • Güler leads La Liga this season with 39 chances created, well clear of his closest teammates.
  • Data shows Güler is Europe's only top-five league player meeting three elite per-90 chance creation metrics.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Statistics indicate that Real Madrid midfielder Arda Güler has emerged as one of the most in-form creative players in Europe. The 21-year-old Turkish international leads La Liga with 39 chances created this season, alongside tallying three goals and six assists, averaging a direct goal contribution every 85 minutes. His form has helped José Mourinho's team secure six consecutive victories across all competitions.

According to data from Statmuse, Güler is the only player across Europe's top five leagues to simultaneously average over one big chance created, 0.4 expected assists, and 3.25 chances created per 90 minutes. With Vinícius Júnior set to return from suspension, writer Ben Gray argues that Mourinho cannot consider dropping Güler given his exceptional creative output.

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