Under new coach Xabi Alonso, Real Madrid have adopted a strategy focused on structured control and smart positioning for the 2025/2026 season.
Arda Güler has thrived in this new system, transforming from a promising player into a key creative force for the team.
Playing mainly in the right half-space as No. 10 in a 4-2-3-1 or 3-4-3 formation.
As a right winger within Alonsos flexible formations, Güler has become the model player for this new era.
He constantly scans the field, excels in tight situations, and controls the games rhythm.
His sharp first touch, clever passing, and ability to handle pressure make him a perfect fit for Alonsos style of play.
Güler is now involved in every stage of the attack, from building up plays to creating chances in the final third, effectively connecting the midfield with the forwards.
This Arda Güler scout report analyses Arda Gülers performance in the 2025/2026 season under Xabi Alonso.
It examines his role, on-ball skills, creative choices, and defensive growth using examples from La Liga matches.
The report shows how his development has made him essential to Real Madrids new identity on the field.
Arda Güler Positioning & Role
Arda Güler has become a key playmaker from the right half-space in Xabi Alonso tactics.Positionning 1 10282025 33648 PM
Hes more than just a winger or midfielder; Güler now connects the deeper midfielders with the attackers, dictating the pace and shape of the teams attacks.Positionning 2 10282025 64940 PM
Without the ball, Güler plays on the inside right of Madrids flexible formation (which shifts between a 4-2-3-1 and 3-2-2-3 when building attacks).
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