Former Real Madrid and Arsenal midfielder Mesut Ozil has surprisingly selected Real Madrid's young talent Arda Guler as his preferred choice, when posed with the age-old question: Cristiano Ronaldo or Lionel Messi?
In a video shared by Arda Guler HQ, Ozil swiftly responded with Guler's name, bypassing his former Real Madrid teammate Ronaldo and the legendary Messi. This unexpected decision has sparked intrigue, highlighting Guler's burgeoning reputation, according to Sportskeeda.
Ozil's affinity for Guler stems from their similar playing styles. Both are left-footed, creative attacking midfielders of Turkish descent. Guler, 19, joined Real Madrid in 2023 from Fenerbahce for €20 million and impressed with six goals in 440 minutes during his debut season.
Guler's rise to prominence includes winning La Liga, the Champions League and the UEFA Super Cup with Real Madrid. His growth under Carlo Ancelotti's guidance has drawn comparisons to Ozil's own illustrious career.
Meanwhile, Liverpool legend Steven Gerrard recently expressed his preference for Messi over Ronaldo, citing teamwork as his primary consideration. Gerrard's comments underscore the ongoing debate surrounding individual brilliance versus collective effort.
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