Mesut Ozil
Born: October 15, 1988 (age 35)
Height: 6' 0" (183cm)
Hometown: Gelsenkirchen, Germany
Nationality:
German
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Position: Attacking midfielder
![Mesut Ozil Mesut Ozil](https://b.smimg.net/df11/35002219.png)
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Career History | ||
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Youth | 2005-2006 | Schalke 04 |
Senior | 2006-2008 | Schalke 04 |
2008-2010 | Werder Bremen | |
2010-2013 | Real Madrid | |
2013-2021 | Arsenal | |
2021-2022 | Fenerbahce | |
2022-2023 | Istanbul Basaksehir | |
International | 2009-2018 | Germany |
Sports Mole has 2,929 articles about Mesut Ozil. Articles 1 to 40:
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Real Madrid's most expensive sales ever
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Arsenal's most expensive signings ever
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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.
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A closer look at Arsenal's previous Champions League last-16 failures
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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
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Nov 19, 10:39
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Every Arsenal Premier League hat-trick at the Emirates
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Oct 29, 11:22
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Arsenal 'still owe £10m of Nicolas Pepe transfer fee'
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Sep 11, 12:23
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Aug 25, 08:05
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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.
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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, 12:57
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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, 17:38
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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, 20:37
![Arsenal midfielder Mesut Ozil celebrates after scoring against Bournemouth in the Premier League on February 27, 2019 Arsenal midfielder Mesut Ozil celebrates after scoring against Bournemouth in the Premier League on February 27, 2019](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
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
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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
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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
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Mar 13, 10:40
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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
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Preview: Alanyaspor vs. Istanbul Basaksehir - prediction, team news, lineups
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Feb 23, 18:48
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Preview: Trabzonspor vs. Istanbul Basaksehir - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Turkish Super Lig clash between Trabzonspor and Istanbul Basaksehir, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Jan 12, 12:38
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Jan 8, 20:00
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Preview: Umraniyespor vs. Istanbul Basaksehir - prediction, team news, lineups
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Dec 21, 21:54
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Arsenal announce loss of £45.5m for 2021-22 season
Arsenal announce an overall loss of £45.5m in their financial results for the 2021-22 season, which was their first without European football in 25 years.
Dec 2, 10:37
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Preview: Istanbul Basaksehir vs. Giresunspor - prediction, team news, lineups
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Preview: Fiorentina vs. Istanbul Basaksehir - prediction, team news, lineups
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Oct 25, 16:01
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Preview: Istanbul Basaksehir vs. Sivasspor - prediction, team news, lineups
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Oct 5, 00:51
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Are Arsenal genuine contenders for the Premier League title?
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