Can Armando Güner, the German youth international, spoke about playing with the Argentina national team.

The 17 year old forward is German born with Argentine and Turkish heritage. Winning the 2024-2025 U17 Bundesliga title with Borussia Mönchengladbach, the 17 year old has represented Germany at youth level.

Scoring 28 goals and having 12 assists last season, Can Armando Güner was called up by Argentina U17 and U20 coach Diego Placente in July to the COTIF Alcudia, a youth tournament in Spain. Argentina would win the tournament with Can Armando Güner scoring a goal.

His father is born in Türkiye and he is Argentine on his maternal side, Can Armando Güner spoke in an interview with Diario Olé about wanting to playing for Argentina. Here is what he had to say about when he was called-up for the Argentina U17 team:

“When Argentina invited me, I didn’t hesitate and accepted immediately. I had rejected the opportunity to play for the Turkish national team from the outset.”

He also spoke about Argentine players and his family:

“In addition to Messi and Maradona, I really like Di María. Messi was my idol when I was a kid, I went to see him three times when he played for Barcelona.

“My father is a big fan of Maradona. My name, Armando, also comes from that story. That’s why I’ve always had a connection with Maradona in some way.

“My first memory comes from my grandmother. She was born in Jujuy but spent her youth in Buenos Aires, and she told me a lot about the city.

“When I think of Argentina, I think of a country with beautiful places. I associate it a lot with football. Of course, the national team with Maradona, Messi, and winning World Cups.”

“I always wanted to drink mate, and I received a wonderful gift from an Argentine fan during our stay in Valencia. Now, like many Argentines, I drink mate more often.”