He provided an assist for Cacau's goal to the 4–0 final score against Australia in Germany's first group game. [67], On 11 January 2015, Özil made his first appearance in three months as a 73rd-minute substitute in a 3–0 win against Stoke City. Gelsenkirchen, Position: [95] Özil started in the 2–1 Watford in the FA Cup, where he set up Danny Welbeck for Arsenal's consolation goal with a backheel assist, and three days later in a 3–1 defeat to Barcelona in the Champions League as Arsenal crashed out in successive cup competitions in March. [38] After the start of the season, he added the Supercopa de España title to his honours. He is renowned for his technical skills and creativity; due to his agility, finesse and versatility as an attacking midfielder.[4]. He is a dream for strikers. [161], Özil registered two assists, created nine chances, and claimed the Man of the Match award in Germany's 4–2 quarter-final win over Greece. Minutes, goals and assits by club, position, situation. [173] On 2 July 2016, Özil scored the leading goal against Italy in the quarter-finals to give Germany a 1–0 advantage, before Italy later equalised through Leonardo Bonucci's penalty. [242] On 12 November 2015, Özil and Capristo appeared together at the Bambi awards ceremony in Berlin. Talking to the Berlin-based daily Der Tagesspiegel, Özil said, "I always do that before I go out [on the pitch]. Mesut Özil, 31, from Germany Arsenal FC, since 2013 Attacking Midfield Market value: €12.00m * Oct 15, 1988 in Gelsenkirchen, Germany (min. 20 assists) Provider", "Arsenal manager Arsène Wenger calls on Mesut Özil to concentrate on scoring as German whirs back into life", "Trotz 'genialer Momente': Enttäuschung bei Mesut Özil und Lukas Podolski", "Real Madrid find 'Nemo' to their liking as Mesut Ozil settles in well", "Mesut Ozil 'Disappears' in Physical Arsenal Matches, Says Raymond Domenech", "If Mesut Ozil leaves Arsenal in January, which clubs would want to sign him? "[75], Özil followed up this goal with two assists for Alexis Sánchez in a 2–1 win against Reading in the 2014–15 FA Cup semi-final on 18 April. [12], He made his debut for the senior side during a friendly match against Norway on 11 February 2009. When he has the ball, you can feel the excitement and astonishment among the fans. [189] Following the announcement of his retirement, Özil drew criticism from the public, former players, and managers, however, Özil was backed by his former Werder Bremen teammate, and at that time his teammate at his club Arsenal Per Mertesacker. 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On 28 December 2015, Özil assisted the first goal and scored the second in a 2–0 win against AFC Bournemouth, creating nine scoring chances in total – the most in a single Premier League game by any player during the season. [214][225], Özil is a third-generation Turkish-German,[226] who, in reference to his game, concludes, "My technique and feeling for the ball is the Turkish side to my game. [citation needed], He returned to fitness to star in a 2–2 draw against Manchester City on 2 April, where he assisted the equaliser. The German playmaker pulled off a brilliant piece of skill to win a penalty against Bayern Munich in the Champions League knockout phase, but his spot-kick was saved by Manuel Neuer. [126][127][128], On 15 February, Özil scored in the first knockout round of the Europa League, netting calmly against Östersund. Özil additionally stated that Arsène Wenger played an important role in his decision: "When I spoke to Arsène Wenger on the phone, he was full of respect, and as a player, I need that. Özil began his senior career as a member of his hometown club Schalke 04 in the Bundesliga, departing two seasons later to join Werder Bremen for €5 million. [56] He was substituted at half-time, and the reasoning behind it was that Özil had suffered a hamstring injury and will face a month out, missing key fixtures against Chelsea and Manchester City. [8] The transfer makes him the most expensive German football player of all time. Özil went on and led Werder Bremen to become third in the league and again to the DFB-Pokal final, however this time it was lost against Bayern Munich by 0–4. On 2 May 2012, he helped Real Madrid to clinch a record 32nd La Liga title as he assisted Real's first goal and scored the second goal against Bilbao, which Real Madrid later won by 3–0. 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