Mesut Ozil
Born: October 15, 1988 (age 36)
Height: 6' 0" (183cm)
Hometown: Gelsenkirchen, Germany
Nationality: 
German
GermanPosition: Attacking midfielder
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| Career History | ||
|---|---|---|
| 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 2,936 articles about Mesut Ozil. Articles 1 to 40:
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
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
Messi magic, Bale beauty, Mourinho mauling: Five greatest El Clasico matches ever
Sports Mole picks out five of the greatest-ever El Clasico matches between Real Madrid and Barcelona.
Oct 27, 00:00
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 6, 00:01
Arsenal vs. Leicester City: Head-to-head record and past meetings
Sports Mole looks at the head-to-head record and previous meetings between Arsenal and Leicester City.
Sep 26, 11:30
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, 15:16
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, 20:35
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, 14:02
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, 17:15
Real Madrid's most expensive sales ever
Sports Mole looks at the most expensive sales in Real Madrid's illustrious history.
Jun 6, 11:04
Arsenal's most expensive signings ever
Sports Mole looks at the most expensive signings in Arsenal's glittering history.
Jun 5, 13:11
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, 11:13
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
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 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
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
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
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, 12:23
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, 08:05
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, 10:17
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Xavi: 'I am not surprised Mikel Arteta is succeeding at Arsenal'
Barcelona head coach Xavi reveals that he "had a feeling" fellow Spaniard Mikel Arteta would succeed as manager of Arsenal.
Feb 23, 18:48
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
Interview: Erkut Sogut on player trafficking, racism and football's next superpower
Football agent and author Dr Erkut Sogut speaks to Sports Mole about issues including player trafficking, racism and the exponential rise of football in America.
Jan 8, 20:00
Preview: Gaziantep vs. Istanbul Basaksehir - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Thursday's Turkish Super Lig clash between Gaziantep and Istanbul Basaksehir, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Jan 3, 05:36
Preview: Istanbul Basaksehir vs. Antalyaspor - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Tuesday's Turkish Super Lig clash between Istanbul Basaksehir and Antalyaspor, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Dec 25, 22:45
Three years of Mikel Arteta at Arsenal - A closer look at the Gunners' progress
As Mikel Arteta celebrates his third year in charge of Arsenal, Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at the Gunners' progress under the 40-year-old.
Dec 22, 14:29
Preview: Umraniyespor vs. Istanbul Basaksehir - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Friday's Turkish Super Lig clash between Umraniyespor and Istanbul Basaksehir, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Dec 21, 21:54
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
Preview: Istanbul Basaksehir vs. Galatasaray - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Turkish Super Lig clash between Istanbul Basaksehir and Galatasaray, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Nov 11, 10:54
Preview: Hatayspor vs. Istanbul Basaksehir - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Monday's Turkish Super Lig clash between Hatayspor and Istanbul Basaksehir, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Nov 5, 16:17
Preview: Istanbul Basaksehir vs. Giresunspor - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Monday's Turkish Super Lig clash between Istanbul Basaksehir and Giresunspor, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Oct 29, 15:37
