Watch: The rise and fall of Mario Gotze

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By the age of 20, Mario Götze had already won consecutive league titles and etched his name into football history with the winning goal in a World Cup final.

Hailed as Germany’s answer to Lionel Messi, his future seemed destined for greatness. Yet the decade that followed was marked by setbacks, unmet expectations, and personal battles.

His career—and life—took an unexpected turn with a move to the Netherlands, a crucial medical diagnosis, and a step back from the relentless pressures of football.

Through resilience and reinvention, Götze didn’t just revive his career; he rediscovered himself. Throughtout his playing days, Mario net 135 goals and provided 132 assists in over 500 club appearances.

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