0. Amount of golds: 11. [242] He later attended the infamous Gesamtschule Berger Feld. Mesut Özil is a German professional football player who mainly plays at Center Attacking Midfielder position for Arsenal at the Premier League in England. Other than Werder Bremen, Hannover 96 and VfB Stuttgart were reportedly interested as well in binding Özil to their respective clubs, however did not want to pay such a high transfer fee. [187] 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. [93] Özil delivered his 17th assist in the Premier League from a free kick for Danny Welbeck to head in the winner deep into stoppage time as Arsenal came from behind to beat league leaders Leicester City 2–1 on 14 February. The Team of the Group Stage Event was released for the first ever in FIFA 16. [51] Özil played in all six of Arsenal's games in November. Police noted this incident was unrelated to the car-jacking attempt. Players are building out their FUT first 11 in the early stages of FIFA 21. He was a member of the German under-21 team from 2007. He was a member of the German under-21 team from 2007. [36] On 6 November, Özil scored a crucial 89th-minute free-kick to rescue a draw for Real Madrid and secure a point against Borussia Dortmund. FIFA 21 Arsenal Best Eleven. [77][78], After scoring during a pre-season game against Lyon, Özil received praise from his manager, with Wenger calling for him to have his best season yet in Arsenal colours. October 28, 2019 1:55AM. 24 def. [181], In the final, Özil played 120 minutes before being replaced by Arsenal teammate Per Mertesacker. I know what I'm capable of, and I'm convinced, I'll stay at Real Madrid many years. [80], Özil scored his first goal of the 2015–16 season in a 3–0 home victory over Manchester United on 4 October. Please provide your email. [100] His second arrived just under a month later, netting a controlled volley in a 3–0 home win against Chelsea. [32], He finished atop the La Liga assists chart, with 17 assists. FIFA 21. [81] Özil was named man of the match in a 3–0 win at Watford's Vicarage Road on 17 October, supplying assists for Sánchez and Olivier Giroud. FIFA 21 FIFA 20 FIFA 19 FIFA 18 FIFA 17 FIFA 16 FIFA 15 FIFA 14 FIFA 13 FIFA 12 FIFA 11 FIFA 10 FIFA 09 FIFA 08 FIFA 07. [82][83] On 20 October, Özil scored his first Champions League goal of the season in Arsenal's 2–0 group stage home win over Bayern Munich. I'm angry about Özil leaving. The photograph was interpreted as a form of political support for Erdoğan and his policies, and caused tensions in Germany, and even prompted accusations that the players lacked loyalty to the nation. FIFA 17. Mesut Özil, 32, from Germany Arsenal FC, since 2013 Attacking Midfield Market value: €5.00m * Oct 15, 1988 in Gelsenkirchen, Germany Mesut Özil - Player profile 20/21 | Transfermarkt Fifa_Hawk_85. 69 sho. [39] Both the fee paid for Özil as well as the contract duration were undisclosed, but they are believed to be around £42.5 million (€50 million) for a five-year deal. [273] Some have suggested Özil's eventual omission from the Arsenal squad was related to this criticism. [121][122], After entering January with six months remaining on his contract, which would allow him to engage in pre-contract negotiations with any club, Özil assisted in a win over Crystal Palace, and also assisted in a loss in the reverse fixture against Swansea City on 30 January. [47] Three days after that, he made his Champions League debut for Arsenal against Marseille. Mesut Özil's FIFA 20 Ratings Movement. "[249] He observes fasting during the Islamic month of Ramadan, but he has admitted that: "Because of my job I cannot follow Ramadan properly. "[44] In Özil's first press conference, he said: "I would have come here for free, that wouldn't have been a problem." The engine of nearly any successful team starts in the middle of the park. [14] On 1 May 2010, the 33rd match day, Özil played his 100th Bundesliga game, scoring the 1–0 lead in a 2–0 win against his former club Schalke. I do it only the few days I can, only when I have a free day. [85] He then extended that run to seven straight games with an assist against West Bromwich Albion, before scoring his second Champions League goal of the season in a three-goal victory at home to Dinamo Zagreb. [71] He continued his good form by creating both goals in a 2–1 victory over Leicester City on 10 February. Tyskland U/21: 16 (5) 2009–2018: Tyskland: 92 (23) ... 18:09, 17. april 2015 (UTC). [208][209] During the 2010 FIFA World Cup, he was also deployed in a new role which was later described as a false-10 or central winger, due to his tendency to drift from the centre into a wide position when in possession of the ball;[210][211] he has also been deployed in a more advanced role, where he usually functions as a second striker, as he often drops into deeper positions, from which he can link the midfield with the attack and initiate passing moves. 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. He recorded a goal and an assist in a 5–2 victory over Everton on 22 October, and recorded another assist a week later, against Swansea City. In … [4] He has also been deployed as a wide midfielder in his career. [129] He then gained a brace of assists in the next round, against Milan. [91] This proved in vain, however, as the match ended 0–0 with the Gunners slumping into fourth as they failed to score in three consecutive Premier League games. [8] Upon making the first team at Schalke, he was described as "the next big thing". His first goal came in a league match against Deportivo de La Coruña on 3 October 2010, in a 6–1 victory. FIFA 21. [251] During a Europa League match in 2018 against Atlético Madrid, an Atlético fan threw a piece of bread at Özil while he was preparing to take a corner. Entitle FIFA 21 on either PlayStation 4 or Xbox One before the release of FIFA 22 and upgrade your game for the equivalent next generation console (PlayStation 5 or Xbox Series X) at no additional cost. Özil only completed 90 minutes once more in the league for the remainder of the campaign, where he scored his first goal of the season in a 4–0 victory over Newcastle United on 16 February 2020. [260], In July 2019, Özil and Arsenal teammate Sead Kolašinac were the victims of an attempted carjacking by a pair of armed masked men. He recites from the Quran before his matches. The 25-year-old produced a slide-rule pass for Lukas Podolski to score his first goal against Coventry City and provided the ball for Santi Cazorla's goal against Southampton at the end of the month to take his assist tally to 10. He was the top assist provider at the 2010 FIFA World Cup and UEFA Euro 2012, where he helped Germany twice reach the semi-final. It was also reported Özil refused a voluntary 12.5% paycut amid the pandemic, doing so as the club "[lacked] information and [left] many questions unanswered" over their use of these wages. Height 180 cm 5'11" Weight 71 kg 157 lbs. 72 sho. That was Özil's 19th assist of the season in the league, a record only beaten by Thierry Henry with 20 in 2002–03 in Premier League history. [57], On 20 April, Özil made an instant impact with a lively display against Hull when he returned to the Arsenal team in a 3–0 win. How do I update SoFIFA profile information like my name and email? 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[152] He registered his second league assist against West Ham United on 7 March,[153] and did not feature for the club after the resumption of competitive football following its suspension due to the COVID-19 pandemic. [183] He concluded the tournament as the leader in passes completed in the final-third (171), was ranked joint-second in chances created (17), behind only Lionel Messi (23), and ranked second overall in possessions won in the final-third (6). 88 pas. [261] A Metropolitan Police spokesman later said Özil and Kolašinac managed to get away unharmed and travelled to a nearby restaurant in Golders Green, where they were "spoken to by officers". After winning the DFB-Pokal in his first season, his individual performances led to a move to Real Madrid in 2010. He was sought by teams like Barcelona, Arsenal and Real Madrid. [103] On 29 October, he registered his first league assist of the season, after Giroud latched onto a corner to score the club's third in a 1–4 win against Sunderland. Formation: 5-4-1. [120] He then scored and assisted twice in a 5–0 victory over Huddersfield to close out November, and scored in back-to-back weeks to close out December, first in a victory against West Ham, and then a scintillating scooped finish in a 3–3 draw against Liverpool. [6] In 2013, Özil was the subject of a club record association football transfer when he signed for Arsenal in a transfer worth £42.5 million (€50 million), making him the most expensive German player of all time. "[61], Özil played all three of Arsenal's remaining fixtures during the last month of his debut season in England. [106][107] He scored the opener in a 1–5 away win against West Ham United on 3 December, and assisted the fourth goal. On 27 August, he played a part in Alexis Sánchez's winning goal in the second leg of the Champions League qualification play-off against Beşiktaş, playing a one-two with Jack Wilshere in the build-up to the goal. Invest in: GK, RB/RWB, Bronze/Silver CM/CAM/CDM, ST. Ligue 1. [227], Former Real Madrid midfielder Xabi Alonso described Özil as "the kind of player you don't find these days", adding, "He understands the game, sees things, combines and thrives between the lines, unlocking teams." Özil missed the chance to score his fourth Arsenal goal when he saw his penalty in the win over Marseille saved by Steve Mandanda. ", "Football transfer rumours: Mesut Özil to leave Arsenal for Inter? The stats on his Arsenal role and record", "Mesut Ozil is the assist king, Jamie Vardy deserves England start, Manchester United not creating chances – five things we learnt from the Premier League", "Arsenal star Mesut Ozil on course to smash Thierry Henry's Premier League record", "2.71 – Mesut Özil has the best games/assist rate in @PremierLeague history – average one every 2.71 matches. But other than that it's impossible, because you have to drink and eat a lot to stay at peak fitness. He assisted Bastian Schweinsteiger's goal in the 92nd minute. [citation needed], Although Bremen failed to get going in their 2008–09 Bundesliga season, eventually finishing a disappointing tenth, Özil managed to make a significant impact in most games and came away with a respectable three goals and 15 assists that highlighted his attacking credentials. [49] He scored his first goal for Arsenal, a brilliantly controlled finish from a Ramsey cross, in a 2–0 win against Napoli in the Champions League. [citation needed], Özil entered the 2017–18 season in the final year of his contract, and struggled initially, featuring sparsely with knee inflammation. Özil picked up the bread, kissed it, and brought it to his forehead to express gratitude towards the food given to him, a central tenet in Islam. [38] He then went on to finish the season with 29 assists, although Real Madrid did not win any silverware except for the Supercopa de España, Özil's performance was praised. In FIFA 21 Career Mode, you are constantly looking for cheap but powerful players for your own team. [264], As part of the BigShoe project, Özil donated his 2014 World Cup winnings, an estimated £240,000, to pay for 23 sick Brazilian children to have medical surgery as a "personal thank you for the hospitality of the people of Brazil. [112] He then scored another volley just under two weeks later, in a win against Middlesbrough. However, soon after declining an offer from Schalke 04, claiming that a yearly salary of €1.5 million would not be enough, he eventually fell out with club management and moved on to Werder Bremen in January 2008. Özil helped Germany win the 2014 FIFA World Cup, but retired from international competition in 2018, alleging discrimination and disrespect by the German Football Association (DFB) and the German media. [74] After a 3–1 win over Hull, manager Arsène Wenger praised him by saying, "Overall his influence was very strong. He's been missed while he's been injured. [167], On 27 June 2010, Özil played in Germany's win over England in the last 16 match, setting up the fourth goal with a cross to Thomas Müller as Germany triumphed 4–1. But we have our own Messi. [15], Due to his performances in the 2010 FIFA World Cup, Özil ensured his place among Europe's top young talents. [275] He has appeared in commercials for Adidas Predator boots with other star players such as Lionel Messi, Gareth Bale, Thomas Müller and James Rodríguez. [5] There, he helped the club win a La Liga title, and ranked first in league assists for three straight seasons. The German playmaker provided the cross for Jack Wilshere's second goal against Marseille and gave further assists for Aaron Ramsey and Mathieu Flamini in the 3–0 win over Cardiff City. [citation needed], Özil was selected for Germany's squad for the 2010 FIFA World Cup in South Africa, starting in all of the team's matches. Eleven days later, Özil scored two goals in the final game of the regular season against Mallorca, once again consolidating his excellent performance with the club. "[63] Özil completed his maiden season at Arsenal with 13 assists and seven goals in all competitions spanning a course of 40 games. [104] For his performances, he was awarded the club's Player of the Month award for the month of October. 0. He scored a left-footed half-volley from the edge of the penalty area against Ghana in the final group game, ensuring Germany progressed to the second round as group winners. "[172], On 29 February 2012, Özil was recognised as Germany's best international of the year for 2011 prior to kick-off at a friendly against France in Bremen. "You could see from the start that he is one of the best players in Europe", said Mertesacker. English striker Wayne Rooney was one of the many admirers Özil had garnered with his performances in the World Cup, and had even asked Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson to sign the German playmaker. 85 sho. FIFA 16. FIFA 18. [108] He then scored a header in a win against Stoke City a week later, before rounding out the year, Özil assisted the only goal in a home victory against West Brom on 26 December. 70 phy. [102] Four days later, in a Champions League home game against Ludogorets Razgrad, Özil assisted Theo Walcott's goal, and scored his first professional career hat-trick, which was concluded after again volleying as Arsenal went on to win 6–0. [33] His fine form with Real Madrid and German national team saw him earn nomination for UEFA Best Player in Europe Award, in which he finished tenth, being the youngest player to feature in the Top 10. "[19], Özil made his debut on 22 August in a friendly match against Hércules, which Real Madrid won 3–1. Like (2) Dislike (0) Mesut Özil 81 81. 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[45], February was a difficult month for Özil, as he struggled to reach the heights he showed in his first few months at the club. [179], Following an injury to Marco Reus in a warm-up game, Özil was moved from his customary number 10 role into the left-winger position for the majority of the tournament. 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Value $24.500.000. [28] On 14 August 2011, Özil scored his first goal against Barcelona in El Clásico in the first leg of the 2011 Supercopa de España. [113] He then recorded his ninth assist on 10 May, where he set up Sánchez's opener. OptimusFawkes. [9], He made his debut for the senior side during a friendly match against Norway on 11 February 2009. Arsenal commented they reviewed security measures with their players with help from independent experts and the police,[262] which resulted in the pair not being included in Arsenal's Premier League season opener against Newcastle United on 11 August. 87 Özil cam 82 pac. Contract leaks in January 2016, however, have revealed that the record fee was actually broken down to £37.4 million (€44 million) with a further £5.1 million (€6 million) split evenly over six years from July 2014, subject to Champions League qualification. [11] After transferring to Werder Bremen, Özil got the jersey number 11. [209] He has even played as a centre-forward on occasion, seemingly operating as a lone striker, but actually operating false 9 role. [134] Özil scored his first goal of the season in Arsenal's 2–1 away win over Newcastle on 15 September,[135] and netted again a week later in a 4–2 victory in the UEFA Europa League over Vorskla Poltava. [170][171] When asked about his country's chances at Euro 2012, Özil simply replied, "We have the potential to beat anyone and we have what it takes to win the title. FIFA 21 Career Mode Contract Expiry Players - Pre-Contract Free Signings. Oct 16, 2020. In a lengthy post, he described the photograph as simply "respecting the highest office of my family's country", while also adding his conversations with Erdoğan revolved solely around their mutual interest in football. [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. The FIFA 21 Team of the Group Stage event features themed items, promo packs, objectives and exclusive squad building challenges. He made his senior debut for the Germany national team in 2009 at age 20, and appeared in five major tournaments. fifa 20. He scored his first goal for the senior team in his third appearance, another friendly, against South Africa on 5 September in Leverkusen at the BayArena. [199][200][201], He later detailed his core issue with the national team stemmed from his interactions with Reinhard Grindel, the DFB president, accusing him of displaying both racism and disrespect on multiple occasions, while also noting similar incidents with other high-profile German nationals, namely Bernd Holzhauer and Werner Steer. [97] Özil ended his third season at Arsenal with 8 goals and 20 assists in all club competitions, which won him the Arsenal Player of the Season award. The list of confirmed Arsenal player ratings for FIFA 21 is now complete, so let’s take a look at all the officially confirmed ratings. [190] Despite the national team heavily under-performing as defending champions by being eliminated in the group stages, Özil featured in two of the country's three games, and averaged more chances created per 90 minutes (5.5) than any other player in the competition. [73] On 4 April, he scored the second goal for his team in a 4–1 win over Liverpool, which would be his final goal of the season. The discipline, attitude and always-give-your-all is the German part. In the 13th minute of the match, he had a penalty effort saved by goalkeeper Matúš Kozáčik. FIFA 21 Mesut Özil rating, stats, potential & more! He started all seven of Germany's 2014 FIFA World Cup games, and helped Germany make history by becoming the first European team to win the World Cup in South America. I was in no rush to leave Werder Bremen, but this is one club you say yes to. 92 dri. Eligible to play for either Germany or Turkey, Özil chose to play for his country of birth. In league play, he provided an important assist to Cristiano Ronaldo who equalised in a 2–2 draw against Barcelona at Camp Nou.