Mesut Özil was one of Arsenal’s four captains. The German midfielder arrived at Arsenal in 2013 from Real Madrid for £42.5m and earned around £350,000-per-week or £18,200,000-per-year. Özil wore the number 10 shirt for Arsenal. The World Cup winner was born on October 15, 1988. He is married to Amine Gülşe.
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Cazorla central to Arsenal success
It is said that a week is a long time in politics. The same also applies to football.
A week ago, I was sitting here...
Ozil: I integrated quickly at Arsenal
Ozil talks about how easily he slotted into life at Arsenal.
Player ratings: West Ham nail over-confident Arsenal
West Ham took advantage of an overly confidence Arsenal in the opening game of our season.
As much as this was a bit of a...
Mertesacker says Özil is crucial
In both Germany and England Mesut Özil has received plenty of criticism since his move to Arsenal.
You know the kind of thing I mean. 'He's...
Özil looks up to ‘role model’ Mertesacker
It is obvious that the Germans at Arsenal share a special bond.
It's also really no surprise, Mesut Özil and Per Mertesacker first played together...
Player Ratings: Ox takes Chelsea match by the horns
The Ox took the game by the horns and came away with Man of the Match.
Ozil proud of second Community Shield
Ozil tweets about Arsenal winning the Community Shield for the second year in a row.
Wenger: London has transformed Ozil
Arsene Wenger believes Ozil's confidence has grown and that he's happy in London.
Ozil: Alexis plays for the team
by Nia Griffiths
At a recent question and answer session, Mesut Ozil was asked who he preferred playing with on the pitch between Cristiano Ronaldo...
Theo Walcott: This is my home
by Nia Griffiths
After both Theo Walcott and Santi Cazorla signed new contracts with us on Friday, the players have tweeted about their delight at...
Mesut Özil: The gift that keeps on giving
by Mosope Ominiyi
Despite the criticism that continues to surround Mesut Ozil, you'd be lying if you said he isn't consistently getting better as a...
Özil feels ‘trust’ in improved Arsenal side
by Lewis Ambrose
Twelve months ago Mesut Özil was a world champion, but returned to Arsenal to start in season in disappointing fashion.
The German has...
Rambo: It’s good to be back!
by Nia Griffiths
On Saturday, Arsenal beat Lyon by six goals to nil in the Emirates Cup and some of our players took to social...
Wenger: Özil has support
by Lewis Ambrose
Arsenal trounced Olympique Lyonnais 6-0 on Saturday in the Emirates Cup and Mesut Özil was the main man.
At his very best Özil...
Benzema agent adamant he won’t move
by Lewis Ambrose
You may have seen Karim Benzema score a wonderful goal against Manchester City on Friday.
If you did you're probably thinking current club...
Özil targets more success after first pre-season
by Lewis Ambrose
For some reason there are still people who don't think Mesut Özil's move to Arsenal has been a success.
Arsenal hadn't won a...
How should Arsenal set up their midfield in 2015/16?
By Matthew Wade
Arsenal's midfield has an embarrassment of riches: does more mean merrier?
With Arsenal's improving squad strength, other challenges arise - how does the...
Ozil: This team can win ‘everything’
by Nia Griffiths
Mesut Ozil has enjoyed two successful years at Arsenal with us winning the FA Cup both seasons, and the German thinks we...
Benzema being pushed out of Madrid
by Lewis Ambrose
Karim Benzema rumours will undoubtedly float around for the rest of the summer, but it has the feeling of a deal that could...
Agent says Özil’s level has dropped
by Lewis Ambrose
Italian agent Venzo Clamassi has criticised at Mesut Özil and suggested that Juventus don't aim to replace Arturo Vidal with the German.
Vidal...
Ozil: Pre-season strengthens bonds
by Nia Griffiths
Mesut Ozil has spoken to Arsenal Player about the pre-season tour, which also happened to be his first time in Singapore.
Despite the...
Ozil and Cech delighted at first trophy win
by Nia Griffiths
Arsenal's new signing and star players have tweeted about their first trophy win of the new season.
We overpowered Everton in the Barclays...
Arsenal 3-1 Everton: Cazorla shines as Gunners victorious
by Mosope Ominiyi
Arsenal were up against fellow Premier League side Everton, with the Barclays Asia Trophy up for grabs - whoever prevailed today would...
Arsenal sweep Everton aside to win Barclays Asia Trophy
by Lewis Ambrose
The second game of pre-season saw Arsenal comfortably defeat 3-1 Everton in the final of the Barclays Asia Trophy in Singapore.
The Gunners...
Official: Arsenal XI to face Everton
by Lewis Ambrose
Saturday afternoon sees Arsenal face Everton in the final of the Barclays Asia Trophy.
Arsène Wenger used 17 players in the 4-0 win...
Mertesacker: Ozil must remain injury free
by Nia Griffiths
Per Mertesacker has revealed that his compatriot, Mesut Ozil, needs to remain injury-free throughout next season to really hit his stride and...
Ozil on what Arsenal need to do to win Premier League
by Lee Hurley
Mesut Ozil knows what Arsenal have to do to win the Premier League – keep their players fit.
The German playmaker was speaking...
Wenger waiting for unsettled Benzema
by Lewis Ambrose
As things stand Karim Benzema is Real Madrid's number one striker, and he doesn't know any different.
Everything indicates that the French international...
Wenger: Ozil has improved defensively
by Nia Griffiths
Arsene Wenger has been speaking about Mesut Ozil's improvement in his defensive work since coming to Arsenal, as well as the chances...
Ozil well-rested ahead of Asia tour
by Nia Griffiths
Mesut Ozil has tweeted ahead of our pre-season tour in Singapore, saying it was good back in London and now he's looking...
Could Ozil be leaving next season?
by Nia Griffiths
At first this seems like a ridiculous question: could Ozil be leaving next season?
However, recent quotes emerging from the Turkish press regarding...
Özil linked with move to Champions League finalists
by Lewis Ambrose
Arsenal star Mesut Özil is on the front page of Italian newspaper Tuttosport amid claims that he is wanted by Juventus.
Last season Juventus...
Wenger ‘likes look of’ Di Maria
by Nia Griffiths
According to the Daily Mail, Arsene Wenger 'likes the look of' Manchester United's winger, Angel Di Maria, while he makes plans to...
Ozil picks two Arsenal players for his ultimate XI
by Nia Griffiths
It's Mesut Ozil's turn to pick his ultimate starting 11 and one of the players he chose may surprise you...
The playmaker picked...
Lehmann: Ozil is mediocre in big games
by Nia Griffiths
Jens Lehmann has been chatting to the Sun and had some choice words for fellow German Mesut Ozil.
The former goalkeeper believes Ozil...
Watch: Ozil releases new football boot
by Nia Griffiths
Mesut Ozil has released a new football boot with Adidas.
The Ace15 boot is targeted at footballers who want control when holding onto...
Is Mesut Özil Arsenal’s most undervalued player?
by Helen Trantum
Beauty is in the eye of the beholder.
So goes the proverb, and never was it more true in football – as Google...
Video: Four teammates make Monreal’s ultimate XI
by Lewis Ambrose
Arsenal defender Nacho Monreal had a superb season, making the left-back spot his own.
The Spanish international played 36 times for the Gunners,...
Anniversary of career changing moment for Özil
by Lewis Ambrose
Mesut Özil reminded me of something with a post on Instagram earlier.
The German star wasn't really considered as such at last season's...
Ozil welcomes former Blue to the Reds
by Nia Griffiths
Mesut Ozil was one of many Arsenal players who took to social media on Monday to welcome our new signing, goalkeeper Petr Cech.
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