Mesut Ozil was born in Gelsenkirchen, West Germany, on October 15, 1988. He is a professional football player from Germany who plays attacking midfield. He is renowned for his technical expertise, originality, passing prowess, and vision. So for all his curious fans, we have gathered some facts about the player’s life.

8 Things That You Didn’t Know About Mesut Ozil

1. Praying Quran

Mesut always finds the time to pray, and he does so before each game. He clarified in a conversation with the Daily Star: “I always read from the Quran before leaving the house (on the pitch). This is a huge aid in helping me stay focused.”

2. He Has A Turkish Lineage But Is A German Citizen

You may have observed that neither Ozil’s appearance nor his name is distinctly German. Ozil speaks Turkish and his ancestors originated in Northern Turkey.

3. Developing Skills

When he was a young lad, Ozil worked on the streets like so many football players who had a difficult upbringing before getting picked up by top-tier German clubs. He began playing in the “Monkey Cage,” a local field encircled by fencing. ^[1]

4. Ozil, A Twin Of Enzo Ferrari

Because Mesut Ozil was born about two months after Enzo Ferrari died and because of their uncanny similarity, some have speculated that Mesut Ozil is Enzo Ferrari’s reincarnation.

5. He Was Carjacked

When two armed and disguised guys attacked Ozil and his teammate Sead Kolasinae, it was a terrible experience for both of them. Both Ozil and his teammate missed the opening Premier League game due to the incident. ^[2]

6. Complicated Dating History

Ozil’s love life was complicated. He began dating Mandy Capristo in the year 2013, and they dated for a year before breaking up and eventually reconciling. Later, after Mandy dumped him, he wed Turkish Swedish actress Amine Gulse. A year after their wedding, they welcomed their first child, a daughter named Eda.

7. He Has Been A Philanthropist

When Ozil won the 2014 FIFA World Cup, he gave his winnings, which totaled $240,000, to the Brazilian Children’s Hospital, which he called a tribute to the hospitality of the Brazilian people. To fulfill the aspirations of children with cancer, he has also collaborated with humanitarian organizations.

8. An Entrepreneur

He is also a brilliant businessman with numerous projects of his own. He is the leader of his M10 streetwear company, the sports team, a chain of coffee shops, and other businesses like sports clinics. ^[3]