Mesut Ozil

Born: October 15, 1988

Height: 6' 0" (183cm)

Hometown: Gelsenkirchen, Germany
Nationality: Germany German

Position: Attacking midfielder
Mesut Ozil
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Career History
Youth2005-2006Schalke 04
Senior2006-2008Schalke 04
2008-2010Werder Bremen
2010-2013Real Madrid
2013-2021Arsenal
2021-2022Fenerbahce
2022-2023Istanbul Basaksehir
International2009-2018Germany
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Lennart Karl (R) celebrates scoring for Bayern Munich on October 25, 2025
Arsenal, Chelsea 'learn' asking price for Bayern Munich wunderkind
With consecutive goals in recent matches, Bayern Munich’s Lennart Karl generates buzz as top Premier League clubs show interest.
Oct 25, 23:39
 Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi in action for Real Madrid and Barcelona on October 26, 2013
Five greatest El Clasico matches ever between Real Madrid and Barcelona: Messi magic, Bale beauty, Mourinho mauling
Sports Mole picks out five of the greatest-ever El Clasico matches between Real Madrid and Barcelona.
Oct 24, 11:48
 Brentford's Igor Thiago celebrates scoring on September 27, 2025
Igor Thiago emulates Alexis Sanchez feat in Brentford’s statement win over Man United
Brentford striker Igor Thiago emulates an Alexis Sanchez goalscoring feat with his brace in Saturday's 3-1 home win over Manchester United.
Sep 27, 18:24
 SM Deadline Day composite
Fernandez, Antony, Aubameyang: The most expensive Premier League transfer deadline day signings of all time
Sports Mole takes a closer look at the most expensive deadline day signings in the Premier League across summer and winter transfer windows.
Aug 26, 18:25
 Eberechi Eze/Charles Watts composite
Eberechi Eze is Arsenal's most exciting signing since Mesut Ozil as £67.5m playmaker completes "career arc"
Arsenal expert Charles Watts believes that Eberechi Eze is the Gunners' most exciting signing since Mesut Ozil, as the English playmaker completes his "career arc" after his transfer from Crystal Palace.
Aug 26, 16:36
 SM-EK Mukasa composite
Divine Mukasa likened to Mesut Ozil as “special” Man City starlet “looks like he belongs” in Pep Guardiola’s first-team squad
Manchester City’s teenage starlet Divine Mukasa, who has been likened to Mesut Ozil, has the physicality and talent to break into Pep Guardiola’s first-team squad this season, Citizens expert Steven McInerney tells Sports Mole.
Aug 12, 20:10
 Arsenal and England's Noni Madueke pictured on June 10, 2025
Arsenal's most expensive signings ever after Viktor Gyokeres's £57.5m arrival
Sports Mole looks at the most expensive signings in Arsenal's glittering history.
Aug 2, 16:50
 Chelsea's Noni Madueke pictured on July 4, 2025
Noni Madueke could be Arsenal's new Dennis Bergkamp as Enzo Maresca confirms winger's Chelsea exit
Chelsea head coach Enzo Maresca confirms Noni Madueke's exit as Sports Mole looks at which shirt numbers the 23-year-old could take at Arsenal.
Jul 12, 08:24
 England Under-21s Harvey Elliott and James McAtee celebrate on June 21, 2025
Preview:England Under-21s vs Germany Under-21s - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's European Under-21s Championship final between England and Germany, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Jun 26, 18:19
 Arsenal's Granit Xhaka and Leicester City's Youri Tielemans battle for the ball on February 25, 2023
Arsenal vs. Leicester: Head-to-head record and past meetings
Sports Mole looks at the head-to-head record and previous meetings between Arsenal and Leicester City.
Feb 13, 09:14
 Arsenal's Aaron Ramsey and Dinamo Zagreb's Ivo Pinto pictured on November 24, 2015
Arsenal vs. Dinamo Zagreb: Head-to-head record and past meetings
Sports Mole looks at the head-to-head record and previous meetings between Arsenal and Dinamo Zagreb.
Jan 20, 10:59
 Liverpool's Luis Diaz and Diogo Jota pictured on December 14, 2024
Liverpool 2-2 Fulham: Highlights, man of the match, stats as Diogo Jota saves Andy Robertson's bacon
Ten-man Liverpool come from behind twice to rescue a point in a 2-2 Premier League draw with Fulham at Anfield.
Dec 14, 17:09
 Bukayo Saka now 'knows how good he is' says Charles Watts on December 4, 2024
Bukayo Saka showing Thierry Henry-like "arrogance" as Arsenal star chases Premier League assist record
Arsenal winger Bukayo Saka is displaying a good kind of "arrogance" similar to all-time Gunners top scorer Thierry Henry, expert Charles Watts tells Sports Mole
Dec 5, 11:15
 Arsenal sporting director Edu pictured on January 15, 2024
Arsenal 'in advanced talks' to sign Edu sporting director replacement linked with Real Madrid
Arenal are reportedly in advanced talks to replace Edu with highly respected Real Sociedad sporting director Roberto Olabe.
Dec 2, 00:52
 Mohamed Salah's Liverpool contract is up at the end of the season on November 5, 2024
Liverpool given Mohamed Salah contract verdict as Reds urged to avoid Arsenal mistakes
Sports Mole talks to Liverpool expert David Lynch about the pros and cons of the Reds handing Mohamed Salah a new deal following his cryptic social media post.
Nov 6, 16:58
 AC Milan's Ronaldinho and Real Madrid's Cristiano Ronaldo on October 19, 2010
Real Madrid vs. AC Milan: Head-to-head record and past meetings
Sports Mole looks at the head-to-head record and previous meetings between Real Madrid and AC Milan.
Nov 3, 10:45
 Arsenal's Thomas Partey and Oleksandr Zinchenko pictured in March 2023
Barcelona, Atletico Madrid 'battling for £42m Arsenal star' amid contract uncertainty
Atletico Madrid reportedly show an interest in re-signing Thomas Partey from Arsenal next summer but face competition from Barcelona.
Oct 5, 23:01
 Spain attacker Lamine Yamal on September 5, 2024
Kopa Trophy nominees: Who are the best young players in the world 2024?
After the nominees to be crowned football's best young player were announced, Sports Mole takes a detailed look at the Kopa Trophy shortlist.
Sep 6, 14:16
 Spain's Mikel Merino celebrates scoring their second goal on July 5, 2024
Shirt numbers available to Mikel Merino at Arsenal as £25.3m transfer 'close'
Amid reports that Mikel Merino is close to joining Arsenal from Real Sociedad, Sports Mole looks at which shirt numbers could be available to the Spaniard.
Aug 1, 19:35
 Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta pictured on April 20, 2024
Arsenal pre-season tour: Five players with a point to prove to Mikel Arteta
Sports Mole picks out six Arsenal players with a point to prove to Mikel Arteta as the Gunners' pre-season tour of the USA gets underway.
Jul 24, 13:02
 Kenan Yildiz celebrates scoring for Turkey in November 2023
Which teenagers could light up Euro 2024?
Following in the footsteps of several teenage trailblazers, Sports Mole selects the under-20s set to make an impact on Euro 2024.
Jun 7, 16:15
 Real Madrid forward Cristiano Ronaldo celebrates after helping his side to victory in the 2018 Champions League final in Kiev
Real Madrid's most expensive sales ever
Sports Mole looks at the most expensive sales in Real Madrid's illustrious history.
Jun 6, 10:04
 Arsenal's David Ospina, Nacho Monreal and Granit Xhaka look dejected after Bayern Munich's Arjen Robben scores their second goal on March 7, 2017
Arsenal vs. Bayern Munich: Head-to-head record and past meetings
Ahead of Tuesday's Champions League clash between Arsenal and Bayern Munich, Sports Mole looks at the head-to-head record and previous meetings between the two clubs.
Apr 7, 10:13
 Paris Saint-Germain's Kylian Mbappe celebrates scoring their second goal on March 5, 2024
Thierry Henry: 'Kylian Mbappe addition could see Real Madrid dominate for six or seven years'
Ex-Arsenal and Barcelona forward Thierry Henry says that Real Madrid could dominate European and Spanish football for the next "six or seven years" if they sign Kylian Mbappe.
Mar 8, 15:32
 Arsenal's David Ospina, Nacho Monreal and Granit Xhaka look dejected after Bayern Munich's Arjen Robben scores their second goal on March 7, 2017
A closer look at Arsenal's previous Champions League last-16 failures
Ahead of Arsenal's Champions League last-16 first leg with Porto, Sports Mole looks at the Gunners' recent failures to progress past this stage of Europe's top tournament.
Feb 21, 12:15
 Liverpool's Trent Alexander-Arnold celebrates on December 3, 2023
Liverpool's Trent Alexander-Arnold sets Premier League assist record
Liverpool full-back Trent Alexander-Arnold sets a new record for the most assists by a defender in the history of the Premier League, bringing up number 58 against Burnley.
Feb 10, 18:07
 Germany's Florian Wirtz looks dejected after Turkey's Yusuf Sari scores their third goal on November 18, 2023
Preview:Austria vs. Germany - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Tuesday's friendly clash between Austria and Germany, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Nov 19, 10:39
 Arsenal's Eddie Nketiah celebrates scoring their third goal on October 28, 2023
Every Arsenal Premier League hat-trick at the Emirates
Sports Mole takes a closer look at Arsenal's 10 Premier League Emirates hat-tricks following Eddie Nketiah's treble against Sheffield United.
Oct 29, 11:22
 Nicolas Pepe in action for Arsenal in July 2022
Arsenal 'still owe £10m of Nicolas Pepe transfer fee'
Arsenal reportedly still owe Lille around £10m for the £72m signing of Nicolas Pepe, who has now joined Trabzonspor after his contract was terminated.
Sep 11, 11:23
 Majestic/Beyond Music
Premier League predictions gameweek 3: Majestic and Beyond Chicago vs. Sports Mole
Sports Mole takes on DJ/producer Majestic and house music duo Beyond Chicago for a Premier League predictions challenge in gameweek three of the 2023-24 season.
Aug 25, 07:05
 Granit Xhaka celebrates scoring for Arsenal on October 1, 2022
Reprobation and redemption - the fall and rise of Granit Xhaka
As Granit Xhaka bids a fond farewell to the Arsenal faithful after seven years in North London, Sports Mole looks back at one of football's unlikeliest redemption tales.
Jul 7, 09:17
 Nicolas Pepe in action for Nice on October 6, 2022
Arsenal 'willing to terminate Nicolas Pepe contract'
Arsenal are reportedly willing to terminate the contract of record signing Nicolas Pepe if they cannot find a buyer for the £72m winger this summer.
Jun 14, 11:57
 Kevin De Bruyne celebrates scoring for Manchester City on April 1, 2023
Kevin De Bruyne looking to break Premier League assist record against Southampton
Kevin De Bruyne will be looking to break a Premier League assist record when Manchester City face Southampton at St Mary's on Saturday.
Apr 7, 16:38
 Istanbul Basaksehir F.K.'s Omer Sahiner with teammates before the match on March 9, 2023
Preview:Istanbul Basaksehir vs. Ankaragucu - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Turkish Super Lig clash between Istanbul Basaksehir and Ankaragucu, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Mar 30, 19:37
 Arsenal midfielder Mesut Ozil celebrates after scoring against Bournemouth in the Premier League on February 27, 2019
Mesut Ozil: "I wish the best to Arsenal fans"
Mesut Ozil shows his support towards Arsenal and their fans in an interview following his retirement from football.
Mar 24, 23:22
 Arsenal midfielder Mesut Ozil celebrates after scoring against Bournemouth in the Premier League on February 27, 2019
Mesut Ozil's five greatest goals for Arsenal
Following Mesut Ozil's retirement from professional football, Sports Mole counts down the playmaker's five greatest goals for Arsenal.
Mar 22, 13:25
 Fenerbahce's Mesut Ozil pictured on November 21, 2021
Former Arsenal, Real Madrid midfielder Mesut Ozil retires from football
Former Arsenal and Real Madrid midfielder Mesut Ozil announces his retirement from professional football at the age of 34.
Mar 22, 11:28
 Istanbul Basaksehir F.K. coach Emre Belozoglu before the match on March 9, 2023
Preview:Istanbul Basaksehir vs. Gent - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Wednesday's Europa Conference League clash between Istanbul Basaksehir and Gent, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Mar 13, 10:40
 Arsenal celebrate Reiss Nelson's goal against Bournemouth on March 4, 2023
Nelson, Arshavin, Welbeck - Ranking Arsenal's most dramatic Emirates goals
Following Reiss Nelson's last-gasp winner against Bournemouth, Sports Mole counts down Arsenal's most dramatic goals ever scored at the Emirates Stadium.
Mar 5, 12:29
 Istanbul Basaksehir coach Emre Belozoglu on September 15, 2022
Preview:Alanyaspor vs. Istanbul Basaksehir - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Friday's Turkish Super Lig clash between Alanyaspor and Istanbul Basaksehir, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Mar 1, 12:05
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