When did mesut ozil start playing football?

Mesut Özil began playing football at a young age, starting his youth career at the age of six with Schalke 04 in 1995. He progressed through the club's youth system and made his professional debut for Schalke in 2006. Özil's talent quickly gained recognition, leading him to play for various clubs, including Werder Bremen and Real Madrid, as well as the German national team.