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
23/02/2025
Mesut Özil, the former Germany, Real Madrid, and Arsenal midfielder who won the 2014 World Cup, entered Turkish politics by joining President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan's Justice and Development Party (AKP). He was elected to the party's central council during a congress in Ankara where Erdoğan was re-elected as party head for the ninth time. This marks Özil's transition into politics following his football retirement in 2023.
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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 |
Family
| Father | Mustafa Özil |
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| Mother | Gulizar Özil |
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| Spouse | Amine Gülşe |
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 |
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. |