Mesut Ozil retired from football in 2023 at the age of 34. The reason for this was numerous injuries– After much reflection, I am announcing my immediate retirement. I have had the privilege of being a professional footballer for almost 17 years and I am incredibly grateful for the opportunity. But in recent weeks and months, when I have also suffered injuries, it has become increasingly clear that the time has come to leave the big stage. football. It was an amazing journey full of unforgettable moments and emotions – the attacking midfielder wrote in a message on Instagram at the time.
During his career, Mesut Ozil played for clubs such as: FC Schalke 04, Werder Bremen, Real Madrid, Arsenal, Fenerbahce and Basaksehir. Playing for Real, he won the national championship, the Spanish Cup and the Spanish Super Cup. And as a player for London Arsenal, he won the FA Cup four times and the FA Super Cup twice. In 2020, he became famous for being one of three Arsenal players who did not want to accept a salary cut due to the economic effects of the pandemic.
Mesut Ozil has changed beyond recognition. Fans impressed
His CV also includes the 2014 World Cup with the German national team. After retiring, he remained physically active and devoted a lot of time to exercise. He gained not only mass, but also muscle, and his figure looks like impressive. Several ago his personal trainer, Alpera Aksaca, posted a video on Instagram showing the transformation of Ozil's figure from the beginning of training until today. “A year of challenges,” we read.
Internet users were impressed by the new figure of the former German international. Some couldn't recognize him. “The best in the world”, “This is my idol”, “He's ready for UFC”, “Is that Ozil?”, “Amazing”, “Start a bodybuilding career”.
This is not the first time that the former football player has surprised Internet users with his appearance. In July this year, he posted a photo showing his “six-pack.”