“I'm a role model as a footballer and not as a politician. I want to see myself a…” — Mesut Ozil

I am very, very proud I am also Turkish and both of my parents are from Turkey. I was born in Germany and grew up there. By playing football, I learned my different cultures, and that is an advantage if you grow up as a person. You get a different view on certain things. I am very, very thankful I was able to pick the best from many cultures.

I come from a background where you don't show off the good things you do. It's modesty.