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Mesut Özil is a German former professional footballer who played as an attacking midfielder. Known for his ball control, technical skills, creativity, passing skills, and vision, he is widely regarded as one of the best midfielders of his generation.
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The Guardian Nigeria News: China TV pulls Arsenal game after Mesut Özil’s Uighur comments
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Defensa Central: Marcos López, comentarista: "El rol de Güler en el Madrid es el que tenía Özil con Mourinho, Vinicius, Bellingham y Mbappé necesitan un pase bueno y el que lo puede filtrar para darles ventaja es Arda"
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“Ich habe in meinem Leben mehr Zeit in Spanien als in der Türkei verbracht – bin ich dann ein deutsch-türkischer Spanier oder ein spanischer Deutsch-Türke? Warum denken wir immer so in Grenzen? Ich will als Fußballer gemessen werden – und Fußball ist international, das hat nichts mit den Wurzeln der Familie zu tun." -”
“Ich bin nie da, wo andere mich gern hätten." – Offizielle Website”
“Wenn du willst, kannst du alle besiegen: den Druck, die Erwartungen, die Schwerkraft." – Offizielle Website”
“Warum soll ich die Welt bezwingen, wenn ich sie verzaubern kann."– Offizielle Website”
“Don't judge my path if you haven't walked my journey”
“First Club Interview about Arsenal's chances of winning the Premiership”
“Of course! We have a great team, great players, and in football, it's everything possible.”
“give [British Asians] an opportunity to be successful on and off the pitch”
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“I always do that before I go out [on the pitch]. I pray and my teammates know that they cannot talk to me during this brief period.”
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“At the weekend, I was certain I would stay at Real Madrid but afterwards I realised I did not have the faith from the coach or the bosses. I am a player who needs this faith and that is what I have felt from Arsenal, which is why I have joined.”
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Tribuna.com: La última superestrella del Real Madrid que fichó por el Arsenal: el ascenso, la caída y lo que pudo haber sido de Mesut Özil
Tribuna.com: The last Real Madrid superstar to join Arsenal: Mesut Ozil's rise, fall and what might have been
Punch Newspapers: From Özil to Makelele: 15 Real Madrid stars to join Premier League clubs
Metro.co.uk: Vinicius Junior sent Mesut Ozil warning over Arsenal transfer
Defensa Central: Siro López: “Bellingham puede ser el Özil que tuvo Mourinho en el Madrid en 2010 y la dupla formada por Tchouameni y Rodri es el equivalente a la de Khedira con Xabi Alonso”
Goal: Like Mesut Özil once did: Jose Mourinho reportedly has a special plan for Arda Güler at Real Madrid
GOAL: Like Mesut Özil once did: Jose Mourinho reportedly has a special plan for Arda Güler at Real Madrid
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Public attention spiked: 26,585 Wikipedia readers in one day, 7.2× the usual 3,690, with 0 article edits.
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Public attention spiked: 13,095 Wikipedia readers in one day, 3.5× the usual 3,690, with 3 article edits. Editors noted: Early life the reason his name is in full here is to reference the fact that it's his full name
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Public attention spiked: 13,095 Wikipedia readers in one day, 3.6× the usual 3,641, with 3 article edits. Editors noted: Early life the reason his name is in full here is to reference the fact that it's his full name
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Public attention spiked: 11,341 Wikipedia readers in one day, 3.1× the usual 3,641, with 0 article edits.
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Public attention spiked: 11,341 Wikipedia readers in one day, 3.1× the usual 3,690, with 0 article edits.
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The Mirror: Mesut Ozil shares what really went down around Arsenal fallout – 'They didn't let me'
Yahoo: How Mesut Özil became the master of transformation since he left football
Yahoo! Sports: Real Madrid star overtook Mesut Özil during Copa del Rey victory
In 2025, Özil joined the governing Turkish Justice and Development Party as a board member.
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Özil joined the governing Turkish Justice and Development Party as a board member
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Yahoo! Sports: Real Madrid icon Mesut Özil sends messages to Spain & England after Euro final
beIN SPORTS: Mesut Özil Mocks Atletico Madrid Over New "Blue Card"
Despite being born and raised in Germany, Özil only held Turkish citizenship until the age of 19, when he renounced it in order to naturalize as a German citizen, as Germany generally did not tolerate dual citizenship until 2024, particularly for Turkish citizens.
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The Guardian: An ode to Mesut Özil, the frictionless footballer not designed for the age of rage | Barney Ronay
The Guardian: Mesut Özil calls time on career: ‘It’s time to leave the big stage of football’
ESPN: Mesut Ozil joins Istanbul Basaksehir after Fenerbahce terminate player's contract
Played for İstanbul Başakşehir F.K. (2022–2023) — 4 appearances, 0 goals.
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Their second daughter, named Ela, was born in September 2022.
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The Guardian: 'Amazing journey': Mesut Özil thanks Arsenal as he seals Fenerbahce move
The Guardian: Mesut Özil: the galáctico who became symbolic of Arsenal's decline
The Guardian: Liverpool misfire again, Özil and the genius of Ndombele – Football Weekly
The Guardian: 'My dreams come true': Mesut Özil arrives in Turkey to sign for Fenerbahce – video
The Guardian: Mesut Özil says Arsenal goodbyes and flies out to complete Fenerbahce move
The Guardian: Özil and out: the highs and lows of Arsenal’s fallen star – video
The Guardian: Mesut Özil poised to join Fenerbahce as agreement on ending Arsenal deal nears
The Guardian: Mesut Özil in talks to join Fenerbahce on loan from Arsenal
Played for Fenerbahçe Istanbul (2021–2022) — 32 appearances, 8 goals.
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Özil joined Fenerbahçe on a free transfer; after his contract with the club was terminated in 2022, he signed with İstanbul Başakşehir, before retiring in 2023
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The Guardian: Mesut Özil provides free school meals in support of Rashford campaign
Won the English FA Cup with Arsenal (2019-2020).
After Arsenal made longterm mascot Jerry Quy redundant, Özil offered to reimburse Arsenal for his salary if they rehired Quy, doing so due to their close friendship
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Runner-up: UEFA Europa League with Arsenal (2018–19).
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And Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan was a witness during the ceremony
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They married in 2019, and Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan was a witness during the ceremony.
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In July 2019, Özil and Arsenal teammate Sead Kolašinac were the victims of an attempted carjacking by a pair of armed masked men.
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Runner-up: EFL Cup with Arsenal (2017–18).
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Alleging what he saw as discrimination and disrespect by the German Football Association (DFB) and German media
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Against Atlético Madrid, an Atlético fan threw a piece of bread at Özil while he was preparing to take a corner
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During a Europa League match in 2018 against Atlético Madrid, an Atlético fan threw a piece of bread at Özil while he was preparing to take a corner. Özil picked up the bread, kissed it, and brought it to his forehead to express gratitude towards the food given to him, a central tenet in Islam.
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Won the English FA Cup with Arsenal (2016-2017).
Won: FA Cup with Arsenal (2016–17).
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In February 2017, Özil paid taxes in the required amount.
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However, they broke up in 2017 and Özil began dating former Miss Turkey, Amine Gülşe.
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And Özil began dating former Miss Turkey, Amine Gülşe
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Worked with the charity My Shining Star to make a child cancer patient's dreams come true
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Won award: Premier League top assists provider (2015–16).
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Won award: kicker Best German Abroad (2016).
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Won award: Arsenal Player of the Season (2015–16).
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Won award: Germany national team Player of the Year (2016).
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In December 2016, as part of the release of the Football Leaks disclosure platform, it became known that the Spanish tax authorities had demanded back taxes of €2,017,152 from Mesut Özil.
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Won the English FA Cup with Arsenal (2014-2015).
Won the English FA Community Shield with Arsenal (2015).
Won award: German Football Ambassador Public Award (2015).
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Won award: PFA Fans Player of the Month (December 2015).
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Won award: Germany national team Player of the Year (2015).
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Won: FA Community Shield with Arsenal (2015).
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Won: FA Cup with Arsenal (2014–15).
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In 2015, Özil and Capristo appeared together at the Bambi awards ceremony in Berlin.
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Özil and Capristo appeared together at the Bambi awards ceremony in Berlin
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Won the English FA Cup with Arsenal (2013-2014).
Won award: Laureus Media Award (2014).
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Won: FIFA World Cup with Germany (2014).
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Won: FA Cup with Arsenal (2013–14).
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Won award: Silbernes Lorbeerblatt (2014).
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Following reports of Özil being involved with another woman
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The relationship ended in 2014, following reports of Özil being involved with another woman.
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As part of the BigShoe project, Özil donated his 2014 World Cup winnings, an estimated £240,000, to pay for 23 sick Brazilian children to have medical surgery as a "personal thank you for the hospitality of the people of Brazil."
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Runner-up: Copa del Rey with Real Madrid (2012–13).
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Won award: UEFA Team of the Year (2013).
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Won award: Germany national team Player of the Year (2013).
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Played for Arsenal F.C. (2013–2021) — 184 appearances, 33 goals.
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Özil started dating singer Mandy Capristo in 2013.
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Özil joined Arsenal for a fee of up to £42
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Özil launched his own logo
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Özil signed a sponsorship deal with German sportswear and equipment supplier Adidas
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Won: La Liga with Real Madrid (2011–12).
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Won: Supercopa de España with Real Madrid (2012).
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Won award: UEFA Team of the Year (2012).
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Won award: UEFA European Championship Team of the Tournament (2012).
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Won award: Germany national team Player of the Year (2012).
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Won award: La Liga top assists provider (2011–12).
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Won award: UEFA European Championship top assists provider (2012).
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Won award: Germany national team Player of the Year (2011).
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Won award: UEFA Champions League top assists provider (2010–11).
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Won: Copa del Rey with Real Madrid (2010–11).
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Won award: Silbernes Lorbeerblatt (2010).
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Runner-up: DFB-Pokal with Werder Bremen (2009–10).
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Third place: FIFA World Cup with Germany (2010).
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Won award: kicker Attacking Midfielder of the Year (2010).
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Won award: Bundesliga top assists provider (2009–10).
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Won award: UEFA Europa League top assists provider (2009–10).
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Won award: FIFA World Cup top assists provider (2010).
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In 2010, Özil was awarded the Bambi for being a prime example of successful integration within German society.
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Özil was awarded the Bambi for being a prime example of successful integration within German society
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Joined Real Madrid in 2010.
Won award: kicker Bundesliga Team of the Season (2008–09).
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Won: DFB-Pokal with Werder Bremen (2008–09).
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Runner-up: UEFA Cup with Werder Bremen (2008–09).
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Won: UEFA European Under-21 Championship with Germany U21 (2009).
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At age 20, and appeared in five major tournaments
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Played for Real Madrid Club de Fútbol (2009–2013) — 105 appearances, 27 goals.
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Played for Germany men's national association football team (2009–2018) — 92 appearances, 23 goals.
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“Mein Ballgefühl ist türkisch." - Der Tagesspiegel. 14. Oktober 2009”
Played for SV Werder Bremen (2008–2010) — 71 appearances, 13 goals.
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Joined Werder Bremen in 2008.
Played for Germany national under-21 football team (2007–2009) — 16 appearances, 5 goals.
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Played for Schalke 04 (2006–2008) — 30 appearances, 0 goals.
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Joined Schalke 04 in 2006.
Played for Germany national under-19 football team (2006–2007) — 11 appearances, 4 goals.
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Özil moved to the youth system of Schalke 04
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Joined Schalke 04 in 2005.
Joined Rot-Weiss Essen in 2000.
Born 1988-10-15.
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