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Mario Gotze will be forever be remembered for not just angeringevery single Borussia Dortmund fan on the planet when he joined their arch-rivals Bayern Munich but also for scoring the goal against Argentina that sealed Germanys fourth World Cup. If Gotzes journey from hero to villain to hero once again amazes you then you wont believe what goes on in his life off the pitch. Enlighten yourself with these amazing Mario Gotze facts.
#1 Hes the second most expensive German footballer
The youngster was briefly the most expensive German footballer in history when he joined Bayern Munich from arch-rivals Borussia Dortmund back in 2013 for €37 million but got pushed down to second when his national teammate Mesut Ozil joined Arsenal from Real Madrid for €42 million the same year.
#2 His best buddy is Marco Reus
Gotze and Reus have been childhood buddies as they both came through Dortmunds youth system together. Reus missed the World Cup due to an injury in training but Gotze held up the formers shirt after the final victory against Argentina and dedicated his goal to his pal.
#3 Both his siblings were in Dortmund\'s academy
Mario’s brothers Fabian and Felix both played in Dortmund’s academy. Fabian is currently with SpVgg Unterhaching while Felix just completed a move to Bayern Munich.
#4 He\'s a \'Pretty Boy\'
Everybody knows about Gotze’s good looks and even the man himself takes pains to keep his appearance fresh and even appeared on the glamorous GQ magazine. During the interview with GQ he said: "Everyone is a little bit vain. I like to take care of my appearance just like Marco. But I don't concentrate on every detail, it's not that important to me."
#5 Gotze Is truly a super sub
The 22-year-old has a knack of scoring goals after he comes off the bench and is the first substitute in the history of the World Cup to score the winning goal. In fact he made his debut for Germany as a substitute.
#6 He dated a Bond girl!
Gotze achieved what few footballers have ever done when he dated Eva Green who played Vesper Lynd the love interest of James Bond portrayed by Daniel Craig in the 2006 film Casino Royale. The couple went out for two years before splitting up.
#7 His current flame Is one of Germanys best models
Gotze sure has skills with the ladies and his current girlfriend is lingerie model Ann-Kathrin Brommel. Brommel, who was one of the best WAGs in this years World Cup, is also a singer and has released two hit singles back in her home land. Good for you Mario!
#8 Joachim Lowe is extremely fond of him
Everyone knows that Gotze is a special talent even his national team manager Joachim Low who thinks that he will be up there with the best in a few years. Low even had some touching words for the player before he was brought on as a substitute in the world cup finals which he shared with the press later. Low had said: “Show to the world that you’re better than Messi and that you can decide the World Cup.”
#9 Gotze has been a part of the German team since he was 18
Mario made is international debut at the tender age of 18 when he came on as a substitute against Sweden on 17th November 2010. Reus scored his first international goal against Brazil on 11th August 2011 aged 19 years and 68 Days making him the joint youngest goalscorer along with Klaus Sturmer.
#10 His father is a reputed professor
Everybody in Marios family are over achievers with his father Jugen being a reputed professor in Dortmund. The elder Gotze currently teaches at the Dortmund University of Technology.
