Arda Guler Surpasses 450 Elite Midfielders With Real Madrid's Creative Fire
8 February 2026
Key numbers behind the Turkish star's influence
The Turkish international's numbers this season highlight a notable edge in Real Madrid's playmaking.
According to the Spanish newspaper Marca, Guler posts an expected 0.34 assists per 90 minutes, while creating 2.94 chances in the same period.
These figures place him as the top creator among 452 midfielders across Europe’s five major leagues, when counting domestic league games and the Champions League, underscoring his growing impact in Madrid's attacking system this campaign.
Round 23 clash: Madrid vs Valencia
The Merengues are preparing to host Valencia at Mestalla on Sunday in La Liga matchday 23, as they seek to close the gap to leaders Barcelona who have 58 points; Real Madrid sit second with 54.
Arda Guler is delivering more than gifts to teammates—he is driving a real uptick in Madrid's creative output.
Punchline 1: If assists were ammunition, Guler would be a one-man arsenal—target locked, always on point.
Punchline 2: And if defense is a puzzle, he’s the sniper who threads the needle every single time. Consider the net warned.