#1 Mesut Ozil (Arsenal)
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While fans of several rival clubs might suggest that Mesut Ozil was a rather unimpressive big-money signing, often citing his tendency to go missing at crucial times, Ozil, without doubt, is one of the best German players in the world at the moment.
The German, who began his professional career at Schalke’04 before moving to Werder Bremen and subsequently Real Madrid, has established himself as one of the elite playmakers with his ability to split even the tightest of defences with his vision, as well as his ability on and off the ball. He has been a constant menace to the opposition in the Premier League ever since making the move from Real Madrid and creates bucket loads of chances every time he is on the pitch.
At the international stage, the Gunners’ star man has been at the heart of the German national team’s attack ever since breaking into the senior squad in 2009. He was a part of the German national team that finished 3rd in the 2010 FIFA World Cup and impressed with his playmaking abilities throughout the tournament.
However, it has to be the 2014 World Cup that Ozil, like several of his colleagues, must relish the most. The playmaker started each of his side’s seven games in the victorious campaign and his efforts did not go unnoticed as several pundits and critics singled him out as the driving force of the team.
The German’s long-term future at the Emirates hangs in the balance and it would be an understatement if we claim that several Gunners fan would hope to see him put pen to paper and stay at the club for a long time.
