German former footballer
Born: July 10, 1985
Mario Gómez is a retired German professional footballer born on July 10, 1985, in Riedlingen, West Germany. Known for his exceptional goal-scoring ability, Gómez began his professional career with VfB Stuttgart in 2003. He played a crucial role in Stuttgart’s 2006-2007 Bundesliga title-winning season, scoring 14 goals and earning the German Footballer of the Year award in 2007.
In 2009, Gómez transferred to Bayern Munich for a then-record fee for a Bundesliga player. His time at Bayern was marked by prolific scoring, including a standout 2010-2011 season where he was the top scorer in the Bundesliga with 28 goals. Gómez helped Bayern win multiple titles, including two Bundesliga championships and the 2012-2013 UEFA Champions League.
After leaving Bayern in 2013, Gómez had stints with Fiorentina in Italy, Beşiktaş in Turkey, and VfL Wolfsburg back in Germany. He enjoyed a particularly successful season with Beşiktaş, where he won the Süper Lig and was the league’s top scorer.
Internationally, Gómez earned 78 caps for the German national team, scoring 31 goals. He played in major tournaments, including UEFA Euro 2008, 2012, and 2016, as well as the 2010 and 2018 FIFA World Cups. Gómez retired from professional football in 2020 after a final spell with VfB Stuttgart. His legacy is marked by his clinical finishing and significant contributions to both club and country.
Mario Gomez’s 5 most popular quotes
- I’ll do anything to get a place in the national team.
- At 26, you’re in your prime as a striker. And in the mid-20s you’re more mature, you have experience in game-deciding situations, you stay relaxed.
- If for half a year you only get 10 minutes to play from the bench, then you have no rhythm.
- The Bundesliga is extremely attractive. In the long run it will be the most attractive league of all.
- Being gay is no longer a taboo subject in Germany.
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