Quick Facts
Born:
1988-10-15
Birthplace:
Gelsenkirchen, Germany
Credits:
9 Total Roles
Mesut Özil
Acting
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Biography
Mesut Özil is a German former professional footballer who played as an attacking midfielder. He was born on October 15, 1988, in Gelsenkirchen, West Germany.
He began his professional career with Schalke 04 before joining Werder Bremen in 2008. In 2010, he signed for Real Madrid, where he won the La Liga title in the 2011–12 season. In 2013, he joined Arsenal, where he made over 250 appearances and won the FA Cup in the 2013–14, 2014–15, 2016–17, and 2019–20 seasons.
At international level, Özil represented Germany, earning over 90 caps. He was part of the squad that won the 2014 FIFA World Cup and retired from international football in 2018.
He began his professional career with Schalke 04 before joining Werder Bremen in 2008. In 2010, he signed for Real Madrid, where he won the La Liga title in the 2011–12 season. In 2013, he joined Arsenal, where he made over 250 appearances and won the FA Cup in the 2013–14, 2014–15, 2016–17, and 2019–20 seasons.
At international level, Özil represented Germany, earning over 90 caps. He was part of the squad that won the 2014 FIFA World Cup and retired from international football in 2018.
Known For
The Team
Self
Real Madrid: Until the End
Self
Stars in Brazil
Self
Match 64: The Maracanã
Self - Player Germany
Bambi
Self
The Fabric Of Football: Arsenal
Himself
Arsenal: Season Review 2013/14
himself
Insider
Self
Full Filmography
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Mesut Özil – Zu Gast bei Freunden TV | Self (archive footage) |
| 2023 | Real Madrid: Until the End TV | Self |
| 2019 | The Fabric Of Football: Arsenal MOVIE | Himself |
| 2015 | Match 64: The Maracanã MOVIE | Self - Player Germany |
| 2014 | The Team MOVIE | Self |
| 2014 | Insider TV | Self |
| 2014 | Arsenal: Season Review 2013/14 MOVIE | himself |
| 2014 | Stars in Brazil MOVIE | Self |
| 1948 | Bambi TV | Self |