<P> Özil plays mostly as an attacking midfielder , but can also be deployed as a winger . He began his senior career as a member of his hometown club Schalke 04 in the Bundesliga , departing two seasons later to join Werder Bremen for € 5 million . He garnered break - out attention at the 2010 FIFA World Cup , where at age 22 , Özil was instrumental in the side 's campaign where they reached the semi-finals , losing to eventual champions Spain . He was also nominated for the Golden Ball Award , as well as being ranked first in assists in major European and domestic competitions with 25 . This garnered him a € 15 million transfer to La Liga club Real Madrid . </P>
<P> Özil plays mostly as an attacking midfielder , but can also be deployed as a winger . He began his senior career as a member of his hometown club Schalke 04 in the Bundesliga , departing two seasons later to join Werder Bremen for € 5 million . He garnered break - out attention at the 2010 FIFA World Cup , where at age 22 , Özil was instrumental in the side 's campaign where they reached the semi-finals , losing to eventual champions Spain . He was also nominated for the Golden Ball Award , as well as being ranked first in assists in major European and domestic competitions with 25 . This garnered him a € 15 million transfer to La Liga club Real Madrid . </P>
how many assist does ozil have in his career
how many assist does ozil have in his career
25
25