On 22 March 2023, Wednesday, Mesut Ozil, the former German international footballer, announced his retirement from professional football at 34. The decision came after a long and illustrious career in which Ozil won numerous titles and accolades, including a World Cup with the German national team.
Ozil began his career as a youth player with various clubs in Germany, including Rot-Weiss Essen and Schalke 04, before signing his first professional contract with Werder Bremen in 2005. He quickly made a name for himself as a skilled playmaker, known for his precise passing and vision on the pitch.
Let me tell you that the professional player got retired from the squad in 2018. In his career, he played as an attacking midfielder. In addition to this, Mesut also played as a wide midfielder.
I’ve had the privilege to be a professional football player for almost 17 years now and I feel incredibly thankful for the opportunity.
But in recent weeks and months, having also suffered some injuries, it’s become more and more clear that it’s time to leave the big stage of football.
Who is Mesut Ozil?
As per his Wikipedia profile, this football player was born to his parents on 15 October 1988 in Gelsenkirchen, North Rhine-Westphalia. Mesut Ozil is also known by his nicknames El Búho and The Multi-Kulti Kicker. As per his birth details, this player is currently 34 years old (as of 2022).
Ozil is the son of Mustafa Özil (father) and Gulizar Özil (mother). In addition to this, Ozil has two siblings in the family including Mutlu Özil (brother) and Dugyu Özil and Nese Özil (sisters). According to the sources, this footballer belongs to the Turkish ethnicity and holds the nationality of German.
However, the handsome guy follows the Islam religion. As per the sources, he has dated many ladies including Anna-Maria Lagerblom, Aida Yespica, and Mandy Capristo. As of now, he is the husband of Amine Gülşe, a famous model and actress.
A Look Back at His Illustrious Career
In 2010, Ozil was signed by Spanish giants Real Madrid, where he played alongside some of the biggest names in world football, including Cristiano Ronaldo and Sergio Ramos. During his time in Madrid, Ozil helped the club win one La Liga title and one Copa del Rey.
In 2013, Ozil made a high-profile move to English Premier League side Arsenal, where he quickly established himself as one of the league’s best-attacking midfielders. Over the course of his seven-year spell at Arsenal, Ozil helped the club win three FA Cups and was named the club’s Player of the Season three times.
However, in recent years, Ozil’s career has been marred by controversy, particularly his strained relationship with the German national team. In 2018, Ozil announced his retirement from the national team after facing criticism for his decision to meet with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan.
Ozil’s time at Arsenal he was also ended on a sour note, with the midfielder falling out of favor with then-manager Mikel Arteta and being left out of the team’s Premier League and Europa League squads for the 2020-21 season.
As football fans around the world bid farewell to Mesut Ozil, they do so with a sense of gratitude for the memories he has provided over the years and a deep respect for his contribution to the beautiful game.
Off the pitch, Ozil has also been known for his philanthropic work, particularly his support for children’s charities and his work to combat poverty in Turkey and worldwide.
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