Mario Götze
German footballer and World Cup hero
Born
June 3rd, 1992
33 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
Germany
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Made significant contributions to the German national football team. Götze played primarily as an attacking midfielder and was a prominent figure during the 2014 FIFA World Cup. Scored the winning goal in the final against Argentina, securing Germany's fourth World Cup title. During club career, played for Borussia Dortmund and Bayern Munich, contributing to multiple league titles and domestic cups. Established a reputation as a talented and skillful player, known for his technical abilities and vision on the field.
Scored the winning goal in the 2014 FIFA World Cup final
Played for Borussia Dortmund and Bayern Munich
Won several Bundesliga titles
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