Mesut Özil is a German professional footballer who plays as a midfielder/winger for the premier league club, Arsenal. Mesut is known for his skills, agility, creativity, and finesse in football. He has represented many great clubs in his careers, such as Schalke 04 and Real Madrid. He also played a great hand in the German National Team’s victory at the 2014 FIFA World Cup. The player likes to celebrate with his signature “M” celebration as a tribute to his niece, Mira. Mesut’s tattoos are limited to his left arm. Let us take a look at them and the meanings behind them.
1. ‘Lion’ Tattoo
Tattoo: The left shoulder and upper arm of the player has a tattoo of a roaring lion on it along with red and yellow clouds in its backdrop.
Meaning: Ozil got this tattoo when he joined Arsenal and it represents his personality, courage, and fierceness in play.
2. Quote Tattoo
Tattoo: The quote, “Only God Can Judge Me” is tattooed right below the tattoo of the lion on his left arm.
Meaning: The quote on his arm goes well with the tattoo of the lion and represents his mindset. The tattoo shows how he does not worry about other people’s opinions of him.