Mesut Özil

Germany · Attacking midfielder (Right winger, Left winger, Central midfielder) · Gen 3 · Messi & Ronaldo · Peak 2010-2016

Master of the assist who saw passing lanes nobody else could

Nicknames M10

78.2OVR#331 of 1,235 outfield players

Position-weighted average of all outfield and career attributes, as on the main table.

Category averages

  • Speed76.7
  • Shooting71.8
  • Passing91.0
  • Ball Control84.7
  • Movement73.8
  • Football IQ92.0
  • Defending Skill37.0
  • Physical63.8
  • Mental70.3
  • Career73.0

Top 10 attributes

  1. Through Balls97
  2. First Touch97
  3. Vision96
  4. Spatial Awareness96
  5. Link-up Play94
  6. Short Passing92
  7. Possession92
  8. Decision Making92
  9. Tactical Creativity92
  10. Press Resistance89

All 64 attributes

Speed 76.7

  • Top Speed76
  • Acceleration78
  • Dribbling Speed82
  • Top Speed with Ball74
  • Knock-on & Run66
  • Change of Pace84

Shooting 71.8

  • Finishing76
  • Shot Power70
  • Long Shots74
  • Volleys72
  • Curve86
  • Penalties76
  • Heading48
  • Direct Free Kicks76
  • Shooting Creativity80
  • Acrobatics60

Passing 91.0

  • Short Passing92
  • Long Passing84
  • Through Balls97
  • Crossing86
  • Link-up Play94
  • Vision96
  • Set-Piece Delivery88

Ball Control 84.7

  • Dribbling88
  • Possession92
  • First Touch97
  • Skills & Tricks86
  • Weak Foot56
  • Press Resistance89

Movement 73.8

  • Off-the-Ball Movement86
  • Runs in Behind72
  • Attacking Positioning78
  • Anticipation85
  • Recovery Runs48

Football IQ 92.0

  • Decision Making92
  • Spatial Awareness96
  • Game Management88
  • Tactical Creativity92

Defending Skill 37.0

  • Defensive Positioning52
  • Marking30
  • Interceptions40
  • Standing Tackle34
  • Sliding Tackle26
  • Offside Trap40

Physical 63.8

  • Strength50
  • Stamina72
  • Agility86
  • Balance84
  • Recovery72
  • Reactions80
  • Hold-up Play52
  • Aerial Duels40
  • Aggression38

Mental 70.3

  • Big-Game Temperament80
  • Leadership60
  • Selflessness74
  • Concentration72
  • Determination68
  • Tactical Discipline68

Career 73.0

  • Consistency82
  • Longevity80
  • Achievements75
  • Durability76
  • Loyalty52

Profile

Born
15 October 1988
Height
180 cm
Weight
76 kg
Foot
Left
Career
2006–2023
Prime
2010-2016

Club career

  • 2006–2008 Schalke 04
  • 2008–2010 Werder Bremen
  • 2010–2013 Real Madrid
  • 2013–2021 Arsenal
  • 2021–2022 Fenerbahçe
  • 2022–2023 İstanbul Başakşehir

Honours

World Cup 1

2014 Germany

League title · La Liga Real Madrid 1

2011–12

FA Cup 3

2013–14, 2014–15, 2016–17

Copa del Rey 1

2010–11

DFB-Pokal 1

2008–09

Community Shield 1

2015

Supercopa de España 1

2012

Trophy illustrations: Wikimedia Commons

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