Mesut zil Wife, Net Worth, Girlfriend, Age, Height, Weight, Biography

May 2024 · 7 minute read

Mesut Özil is a Turkish-German football player who has played for Werder Bremen and Real Madrid and currently plays for English Premiership team, Arsenal Football Club. His success in football was a result of his determination to succeed. He became the first non-German to be successful with the German national team and paved the way for Turkish immigrants to Germany to hopefully succeed in their various endeavors. Apart from his football endeavours, there is a lot to know about this midfield maestro. Read on to learn more about his net worth, relationship, age, body stats, and more.

Biography of Mesut Özil (Age)

Mesut Özil is a German attacking midfielder of Turkish origin born on October 15, 1988 in Gelsenkirchen, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany. Although he was born in Germany, his grandparents were Turkish immigrants who settled in Germany in 1967. His father is Mustafa Özil, while his mother is called Gulizar Özil. His father, Mustafa, worked as a seller of chicken products and then as a metalworker before becoming his son’s (Mesut Özil) agent. For her part, her mother was a housewife who devoted all her time to raising her children.

Özil has three siblings and is the youngest among all his siblings and they are his brother, Mutlu Özil, who is the eldest of all and his two elder sisters, Nese and Dugyu Özil. Mutlu Özil is a talented footballer on his right. This is the secret of Özil’s rise to stardom. He missed his chances because he never thought people from his background would step forward with football. Instead of pursuing a career in sports, he only showcases his villainous skills on the pitch in an effort to entertain the spectators.

Life was all rosy for Mesut Özil as he grew up with his family in the district of Bismarck, Germany, which was mostly occupied by Turkish immigrants. Growing up in poverty, his successful football career enabled his family to leave this life behind and escape the throes of penury. His passion for football started at an early age and he was determined to be the best he could be. He spent his time playing football around the house when his brother was his coach. He (Mutlu) dribbled with techniques that appealed to young Özil, making him fall more and more in love with the round leather game. He loved football so much that he (Özil) went to bed at night with a ball in his arms.

As he grew older, he played more regularly – in the sun or rain – and developed his skills in the only football field available in the neighborhood called “Monkey Cage”. It was there that he honed his passing abilities, making him a force to be reckoned with in world football today. He was determined to succeed despite cultural setbacks. He refused to give in like his older brother and is now considered the first German footballer to successfully immigrate.

He attended Gesamtschule College in Gelsenkirchen, which is the same school that fellow national team captains Manuel Neuer and Julian Draxler also attended. He played for his high school football team, which is said to be one of the biggest high schools in Germany, and very close to the Veltins Arena, home of Schalke 04, which he could see from his hall window. of class.

National team club and career

Mesut Özil started his club career in Gelsenkirchen where he played for clubs like Rot-Weiss Essen before joining the youth ranks of Schalke 04 in 2005 and wearing shirt no. 17. He quickly established himself as a playmaker in the club’s senior team and was dubbed ‘the next big win’ in German football history. On 31 January 2008, Özil signed a three-year contract with SV Werder Bremen after refusing a contract with Schalke 04 on the grounds that the contract was not good enough after the club refused to improve their offer by 1 .5 million euros.

At Werder Bremen, he wore jersey no. 11 and scored his first professional football goal for Werder Bremen against Karlsruher SC on April 26, 2008. It was a league (Bundesliga) game and they won the match by a score of 2-1. His pedigree as a creative layer and attacking midfielder continued to develop at the club and in the Bundesliga in general. He became his team’s king of assists and scored twice, including scoring his 100th Bundesliga game against his former employers, Schalke 04.

The FIFA World Cup has always served as a platform for the best players to showcase their talents and for emerging stars to announce their presence as well. The latter is what the 2010 FIFA World Cup was for Mesut Özil, who caught the attention of Spanish La Liga giants, Real Madrid and many other top clubs with his impressive performance at the Mundial. Amid interest from Barcelona and Manchester United, Özil opted to move to Real Madrid in August 2010, where he joined many other stars in the Los Blancos’ paying role, including Cristiano Ronaldo, Kaka, Ángel Di María, Gonzalo Higuain, etc.

His career in Spain with La Liga was a success. During his three years at the club, he won La Liga – the 32nd for the club – and the Supercopa de España. He had the league’s most assists in his three seasons and was nominated for the FIFA Ballon d’Or award. He then joined Arsenal, of the English Premier League, in September 2013, following the arrival of Croatian midfielder Luka Modrić from Real Madrid, which limited his playing time for the club in his final season there. -low (season 2012-13). His transfer fee to Arsenal (£42.5m) made Özil the most expensive German player at that time.

On the national team front, Özil opted to play for Germany, his country of birth instead of Turkey, his country of origin since he was eligible to play for both. He left for the Germany under-17 team in 2006, then was recalled to the senior squad on 11 February 2009 against Norway. He played for Germany at the 2010 and 2014 FIFA World Cup and helped his country win the 2014 edition.

Mesut Özil’s Net worth

The midfield maestro has attracted lots of endorsements from top brands around the world. In 2013, Özil signed a sponsorship deal with sports giant Adidas. The deal was to last seven years and amount to $35 million. His current salary at Arsenal FC after signing his last contract is worth £300,000 a week. His net worth is estimated at $50 million.

wife, girlfriend

Mesut Özil had a complicated love life. He is not yet married but has had a few girlfriends. He dated Anna Maria Lagerblom (2009-2010), a German model who was previously married to Pekka Lagerblom, a Finnish national team footballer. He then dated Venezuelan beauty queen, Aida Yespica (2012), who was Miss Venezuela in 2002. After their relationship ended, he also dated Mandy Grace Capristo, a singer in 2013. They broke up in 2014 after the Özil’s accusation. to see another woman. However, they got back together in 2015 and eventually ended in 2017. While estranged from the singer, he dated Melanie Rickinger (2014-2015).

Özil is currently in a relationship with Amine Gülşe, a Turkish beauty queen, actress and model. She was ‘Miss Turkey World’ in 2014. They started dating in 2017.

Height, Weight and Other Facts About Mesut Özil

Mesut Özil is a staunch Muslim and recites the Quran before every game.

Özil is an experienced chess player. He learned to play the game growing up in his hometown and developed a passion for the sport just like he did for soccer, but soccer was taking preeminence.

He has a book written about him by a fan who prefers to remain anonymous. The book is titled Mesut Özil Superstar

Özil appointed his father, Mustafa Özil, as his agent in 2011, but then decided to fire his father and replace him with his older brother, Mutlu Özil, which resulted in their relationship (Özil and his father) breaking down.

His father accused Mandy Capristo, his girlfriend at the time, of being responsible for Özil’s decision.

The case became a legal matter when Özil’s father took his marketing company to court demanding compensation of £495,000. They then settled out of court.

The zodiac sign of Mesut Özil is Libra.

For his height and weight, Mesut Özil weighs 76kg (167.5 lbs) as his height is measured at 180cm. His measurements are: chest – 42 inches, biceps – 14 inches and waist – 33 inches. Her hair is black and her eyes are dark brown.

He has a heart of gold and is involved in several charities, including giving up his World Cup winnings (about $600,000) so that nearly 23 Brazilian children can have access to better healthcare.

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