I am very, very proud I am also Turkish and both of my parents are from Turkey. I was born in Germany and grew up there. By playing football, I learned my different cultures, and that is an advantage if… — Mesut Ozil Copy Share Image
I'm a role model as a footballer and not as a politician. I want to see myself as a footballer. People respect me for my performances. That's why they support me, and I'm very thankful for that. But I'm not… — Mesut Ozil Copy Share Image
I had a great manager in Jose Mourinho, who really helped me. He was always there when I needed him. — Mesut Ozil Copy Share Image
I come from a background where you don't show off the good things you do. It's modesty. — Mesut Ozil Copy Share Image
I was voted three times Germany's national player of the year, and that is decided by the fans. That shows the fans are there… — Mesut Ozil Copy Share Image
I pray almost every day, and you can see that I pray on the pitch. I pray in the dressing room. That is just… — Mesut Ozil Copy Share Image
I'm third generation. I was born in Germany, grew up in Germany, and many of my friends are German. I love playing for Germany.… — Mesut Ozil Copy Share Image
I am very, very proud I am also Turkish and both of my parents are from Turkey. I was born in Germany and grew… — Mesut Ozil Copy Share Image
I'm a role model as a footballer and not as a politician. I want to see myself as a footballer. People respect me for… — Mesut Ozil Copy Share Image
I gave my jersey to Mourinho because he’s the best coach in the world and I love him like a father. — Mesut Ozil Copy Share Image
I have played for Real Madrid, which is such a big club and where the pressure is so huge because you have to go… — Mesut Ozil Copy Share Image
