In my childhood, I always played as Barcelona on the PlayStation.
Marco Reus
Personally, I've always got along great with Mesut, found him extremely pleasant as a human being. He always supported me and was one of the best players I've ever played with.
I'm honored to join a very distinguished group of footballers to appear on the cover of 'FIFA.' Most of all, I am humbled that the fans have chosen me, and I will strive to make them proud with my performance on the pitch.
My idol was always Tomas Rosicky. He used to be phenomenal. He had such a good eye for an opening and knew where his team-mates were, and he was so quick.
When you are 28, 29 years old... you are aware that this is going to be your last big contract of your career. You have to make up your mind: What is it that I want? Do I want to find something new, a new culture, a new league, a new language, new teammates, a new city? And what is it that I need to be happy? What is it that I need to perform?
It's never a good sign when many players leave the club or when you have many coaching changes, because it brings a lot of distraction to the team and the club.
Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang is always in good spirits. It's a lot of fun to be around him.
Dortmund is my home; BVB is my club.
I opted for BVB because I need my regular environment where I feel at home. It has nothing to do that I am not able to handle the pressure or what is permanently speculated. We are also measured in wins and trophies here at Dortmund.
Since my childhood, I dreamed of wearing the Black and Yellow.
I was born in Dortmund and grew up here, so you become automatically a black and yellow. I played here for many years in the youth ranks, but at first I did not have the chance to become a professional football player at BVB and to realize my dream.
I was injured many times, but life is like this, and I have to accept this.
It is truly an amazing feeling to play in the final of the Champions League with the BVB at Wembley. Ahead of my transfer to Dortmund, I definitely hadn't thought about this being a possible scenario.
I am very happy to be playing for Dortmund.
As top players, we earn a lot of money, but sometimes we pay a hefty price with our health. I would give away all the money to be healthy again, to be able to do my job. To do what I love: to play football.
I think if you're not strong, in life or in football, not every day is going to be going up and seeing the sunshine.
I see myself as a player for whom there are no limits.
Football is an important part of my life, but not everything.
I think it's very important that you don't start thinking about your life after football when you are 33 or 34. There are many more amazing things in this world, and it's important to think about these things before you retire.
You never know what will happen during a tournament: things like injuries, for example.
I have learned a lot a lot in my three years at Gladbach and developed a feeling for what is best for me. I owe the club a lot.
For Ozil's part, he certainly has the class to compete with Ronaldo.
Isco is a genius. He is a natural and a huge talent.
I think it's important to be thinking about your personal life and your family not just when you've retired but also during your career.
Dortmund are the best club for me.
I have played the World Cup qualifiers on the left wing, and that position suits me fine.
My goal is to play at the World Cup.
