7 unique records held by Mesut Ozil

7) Most German Footballer of the Year awards

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6) Most chances created in a Champions League game

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5) Most chances created in a single game across Europe’s top five leagues

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4) Most consecutive Premier League matches with an assist

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3) Most chances created in a single season across Europe’s top five leagues

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2) Most key passes per game of any player in Champions League history

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1) Only player to have been the top assist provider in 3 different European leagues

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