Quick Info
| Profession | Professional Footballer |
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| Nationality | German |
| Date of Birth | 15/10/1988 |
| Age | 37 years |
| Birthplace | Gelsenkirchen, West Germany |
Latest News about Mesut Özil
09/07/2025
Özil launched a football academy in Istanbul focused on youth development and building a pathway for young players to reach the professional game. The project signaled a continued post-retirement role in football through grassroots investment and training infrastructure.
17/03/2025
Reports said Özil was left out of a Werder Bremen farewell event amid controversy over alleged links to a far-right group. The incident drew attention because it affected a tribute appearance connected to his former club career.
25/02/2025
Mesut Özil joined Turkey's ruling Justice and Development Party (AKP) as a member of its central decision and executive committee during a congress in Ankara. The move marked his formal entry into Turkish politics after retiring from professional football in 2023.
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Bio/Wiki
| Mesut Özil is a German-Turkish former professional footballer who played as an attacking midfielder. He is widely regarded as one of the best passers in football history, known for his vision, technique, and ability to create goals for teammates. Özil won the 2014 FIFA World Cup with Germany and is the German national team's record holder for 'Player of the Year' awards (five times). |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 183cm |
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| Weight | 76 kg |
| Eye Color | Light Brown |
| Hair Color | Dark Brown |
Personal Life
| Zodiac sign/Sun sign | Libra |
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| School | Berger-Feld, Gelsenkirchen, Germany |
Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Married |
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| Wife | Amine Gülşe |
| Children | Two daughters |
Family
| Father | Mustafa Özil |
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| Mother | Gulizar Özil |
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| Spouse | Amine Gülşe |
| Children | Two daughters |
Career
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| Jersey Number | #10 (Germany), #11 (Arsenal) | ||||
| Position | Attacking Mid-fielder | ||||
| Coach/Mentor | Mutlu Ozil (Manager, His brother) | ||||
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| Career Turning Point | In the FIFA World Cup 2010, he was the highest assists provider and he was nominated for The Golden Ball. | ||||
| Retirement | 22 March 2023 | ||||
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Favourites
| Favourite Food | Melemen (Turkish dish), it is made of scrambled eggs, tomatoes and Turkish garlic sausage. |
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| Favourite Color | Green |
Social Media
| https://www.instagram.com/m10_official/ | |
| https://www.facebook.com/mesutoezil/ | |
| https://twitter.com/MesutOzil1088 | |
| https://www.linkedin.com/in/mesutoezil |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Mesut Özil does not smoke. | |
| 2. Mesut Özil drinks alcohol. | |
| 3. He was born and raised in Germany to Turkish parents who later migrated there. | |
| 4. Özil is a religious Muslim and recites verses from the Quran before matches. | |
| 5. Özil has been part of the German National Football Team since 2009. | |
| 6. Arsenal and Real Madrid have not lost when Özil scored a goal. | |
| 7. Cristiano Ronaldo has praised Mesut Özil highly. | |
| 8. Özil was nominated for The Golden Ball Award during the FIFA World Cup 2010 in South Africa. | |
| 9. He declined an offer to play for Turkey. | |
| 10. Özil debuted professionally in 2006 with Schalke04 before moving to Werder Bremen from 2008 to 2010. | |
| 11. From 2010 to 2013, Özil played for Real Madrid before joining Arsenal. | |
| 12. His transfer to Arsenal for £42.5 million made him the most expensive German player at that time. | |
| 13. Özil donated £240,000 to help 23 Brazilian sick children receive treatment. | |
| 14. He is fluent in Turkish, German, English, and Spanish. | |
| 15. In 2018, Özil announced his retirement from international football on Twitter. | |
| 16. Özil faced backlash for a photo with the Turkish President, leading to his retirement announcement after criticizing German media and politicians on Twitter. | |
| 17. After retiring from professional football, Özil turned his focus to working in politics in Turkey. |