German Former Football Star, Mesut Ozil Clocked 37 Today

Germany's former football star, Mesut Ozil who has played as Attacking Midfielder at his ex football club and country side, Germany has today been celebrated after clocking 37 years. 

The football icon has played 737 games, 137 goals, 258 assist, World Cup, La Liga, Copa Del Rey, Supercopa, DFB-Pokal, FA Cup and Community Shield appearance in his entire career.

In his words on his pages, the footballer said; "I pray almost every day, and you can see that I pray on the pitch. I pray in the dressing room. That is just part of my life."

Hear what other football stars and his ex coaches has to say about him on his birthday. 

🗣️ Lionel Messi: “Özil is Germany’s undisputed star. He’s top class and incredibly creative.”

🗣️ Cristiano Ronaldo: “Mesut Özil made me the world’s best striker. The sale of Özil was very bad news for me... I was very angry Özil was leaving.”

🗣️ Michel Platini: “I don't take shirts from many players, but I'd love to have yours. It'd be an honour.”

🗣️ José Mourinho: "Özil was unique. There is no copy of him, not even a bad copy... He was the best No. 10 in the world"

🗣️ Steven Gerrard: “He's the type of player you would have liked to have played with during your career. A lot of assists from him, a lot of magic."

🗣️ Arsène Wenger: “If you love to watch football, you love to watch Özil. Mesut is a like a musician who plays the right note, and at the right moment. His timing is perfect.”

🗣️ Andres Iniesta: “He understands football better than anyone else, I was very surprised that Madrid let Özil leave.”