[情報] Özil：The German jewel

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Ozil: The German jewel (FIFA.com) Friday 15 January 2010 You could be fooled into thinking there are three Mesut Ozils. First, there is the shy young man laughing mischievously among his team-mates. Then there is the media-savy youngster who has his answers ready for the journalists and plays it safe in front of a micraphone. And then, of course, there is the footballer; the explosive attacking midfielder whose enigmatic performances have wowed crowds week-in, week-out in the Bundesliga. Germany have been anxiously awaiting a playmaker of his caliber for many years now. The 21-year-old, born in Gelsenkirchen to Turkish parents, has brought an extra dash of flavour, spontaneity and quality to the Bundesliga, a league perhaps better known for its disciplined, battling and direct style. Indeed, national team coach Joachim Low can barely believe his fortune, referring to the jewel in his crown as a "stroke of luck for German football". Not since the days of Thomas Hassler and Mehmet Scholl has a player brought so much creativity and entertainment to a Germany team as the nimble and often cheeky playmaker, who started his career with Schalke before following in the footsteps of Brazilian icon Diego at Werder Bremen. Nonetheless, Ozil is clearly more than capable of stepping out of the shadows of his gifted predecessor. The new fan-favourite caresses the ball like no other German player before him, bringing his fellow midfielders into the game with a sixth sense that seems to put him one step ahead of his opponents. If that were not impressive enough, he also shows an ice-cool temperament in front of goal. Even Germany captain Michael Ballack has earmarked Ozil as his heir in the national team. "Mesut has shown great potential," he raved. "We're all hoping that Germany have another classic No10 on their hands." Werder Bremen defender Naldo was equally effusive in his praise: "I've been positively surprised. He's taken on the role of Diego superbly. Mesut can decide a match on his own. He's quick-thinking and the ball just seems to stick to his feet, like Messi. I think he's going to get even better too." Flying start Germany's latest prodigy took just seven matches at international level to win over the nation's expectant fans. Following his debut in a disappointing 1-0 friendly defeat against Norway in February 2009, Ozil scored his first goal for Die Mannschaft in a 2-0 victory over the 2010 FIFA World Cup South Africa™ hosts seven months later. However, it was his part in Miroslav Klose's goal against Russia that secured Germany's place at next summer's football festival which confirmed the youngster as an essential part of Joachim Low's South Africa 2010 plans. Indeed, it is highly likely that the team which finished third at Germany 2006 could provide us with the Hyundai Best Young Player once again next July, four years after Lukas Podolski took the accolade on home turf. Ozil's ideal position in Low's formation lies somewhere between the midfield and attack, allowing him plenty of freedom to roam. Normally employed as a deep-lying second forward behind Miroslav Klose or Mario Gomez, the six-foot starlet supports the lone frontman along with the predominantly left-sided Podolski. Many observers have expressed the view that the more creative Ozil serves as the ideal midfield foil for the more defensively-minded Ballack. The master and his apprentice are however split on the topic of Germany's chances at South Africa 2010. While Ballack feels the squad "lacks the necessary consistency and strength in depth", Ozil is far more optimistic: "It would be a dream come true to win the World Cup with Germany. We've certainly got the potential to go all the way." Despite his tender years, Ozil, who lifted the German Cup in 2009, has already won one trophy at international level. At the 2009 UEFA U-21 European Championship in Sweden, the fledgling star played a huge part in Germany's eventual triumph, picking up the man of the match award in the final against England after setting up two goals and scoring one of his own in an emphatic 4-0 victory. Surely it is only a matter of time before Ozil spearheads the German charge to yet another major tournament final. -- Chinese translation seach my blog,please.If you support Die Mannschaft . -- ▏I heard that Jesús Gil fired 26 coaches over 16 years at Atlético Madrid. ▏If I have to, I will fire 27. KSP Polonia Warszawa的擁有者Józef Wojciechowski在過去三年間炒掉11位教練。 -- ※ 發信站: 批踢踢實業坊(ptt.cc) ◆ From: 114.26.96.36