Real Madrid earned a thrilling 4-3 victory over Olympiacos to secure their fourth Champions League group-stage win. Kylian Mbappé dominated with four goals, but Arda Güler’s creative display proved equally vital.
Exclusive Welcome BonusThe 20-year-old Turkish midfielder assisted Madrid’s second goal with a precise cross, helping inspire the comeback after an early setback. Andriy Lunin made key saves, while Vini Jr. contributed two assists. Despite late pressure from Olympiacos, Xabi Alonso’s side held firm. Güler’s composure and vision underlined his growing importance to Madrid’s dynamic and star-studded squad.
It took six months for Güler to finally make his debut for Real Madrid. First, he suffered a meniscus injury in training, and later, in the autumn, a thigh strain. He played his first match on January 6, in the Copa del Rey against Arandina. The young midfielder finished the season in brilliant form — scoring five goals in the final five games.
Every success of the Turkish footballer is celebrated by his girlfriend, Duru Nayman.
Who is Duru Nayman?
Duru is 19 years old and, like Arda, comes from Turkey. Güler’s girlfriend is unlike the partners of many top footballers — she avoids publicity, dislikes luxury displays, keeps her social media accounts private, and prefers spending time with family and close friends.
Duru Nayman is also an athlete — but unlike her boyfriend, not a footballer. She is a professional basketball player for the Galatasaray women’s team, the main rival of Fenerbahçe, where Güler previously played. She plays as a point guard and contributes to her club’s success just as much as Arda does for Real Madrid.
Despite her sports career, Duru wants to earn a university degree. She is currently studying at ISDE University in Madrid — a business law school.
Güler’s Girlfriend Keeps It Modest and Avoids the Spotlight
Unlike many footballers’ girlfriends, Duru Nayman doesn’t care about expensive brands. She prefers oversized T-shirts, loose jeans, linen shirts, and long skirts, doesn’t wear makeup, and lets her curly hair stay natural. She believes natural beauty is far better than heavy makeup or flashy outfits.
In her free time, Duru records short TikTok videos. Her account is private, but she occasionally posts dance clips to upbeat music. The charming Turkish beauty already has over 25,000 followers.
She doesn’t often attend public events with Arda, except for Real Madrid’s matches. Last month, Arda Güler and Duru Nayman were spotted at Jennifer Lopez’s concert in Istanbul. After the performance, they took a photo together with the singer.
Duru Nayman Witnessed Güler’s Successful Debut at the Euros
Last year, Duru Nayman traveled to Germany to support the Turkish national team at the European Championship. To do so, she had to request time off from university and complete her summer exams early.
Güler’s Euro debut was a success. In the match against Georgia, he scored a stunning goal from a Kaan Ayhan assist and was named Man of the Match. The Turkish prodigy became the youngest player in European Championship history to score in his debut game — at 19 years and 114 days old. The previous record belonged to Cristiano Ronaldo, who was 14 days older.
“Players like him appear once in a hundred years. Arda, born in 2005, has already become a star in Turkey. He has over a million followers. TV channels constantly talk about him,” — La Gazzetta dello Sport wrote after the match against Georgia.
Turkish girls are often known for their modesty — and Duru Nayman perfectly fits that description. She avoids designer brands, studies hard, plays sports, keeps her private life off social media, and most importantly, supports her boyfriend in everything he does.
Not just a girlfriend — a real gem.
