Former German soccer star Mesut Ozil and founder of Ferrari Enzo Ferrari have been known to look very similar. A fact that is regularly brought up is that Ozil was born just months after Ferrari. So, is Ozil actually Ferrari’s rebirth? Well, that depends on if you believe in rebirths.
Ferrari died on August 14, 1988, meanwhile, Ozil was born on October 15, 1988. Just around a two-month difference. However, the resemblance between the looks of the two men is uncanny.
Enzo Ferrari was born on February 20, 1898, in Modena, Italy. He was an Italian motor racing driver and entrepreneur and founder of the Ferrari automobile marque. He also founded the Scuderia Ferrari Grand Prix motor racing team. Today, Scuderia Ferrari is one of the most successful Formula 1 racing teams.
Mesut Ozil, on the other hand, was a professional soccer player. He recently retired from playing.
“I’ve had the privilege to be a professional football player for almost 17 years now and I feel incredible thankful for the opportunity,” Özil wrote on social media.
“But in recent weeks and months, having also suffered some injuries, it’s become more and more clear that it’s time to leave the big stage of football.”
Ozil represented some of the top teams in Europe including Arsenal and Real Madrid. He began his career with the Bundesliga side Schalke 04. He then moved to Werder Bremen and then transferred to Spain to represent Real Madrid. After some wonderful years in Spain where he made a name for himself, Ozil moved to Arsenal. After spending eight years in England, Ozil moved to Turkey and represented Fenerbache and Istanbul Basaksehir.
Another startling similarity between Mesut Ozil and Enzo Ferrari
Enzo Ferrari was widely called “il Commendatore” or “il Drake” as he was a revolutionary man in his field. He is still vividly remembered for the magnificent contributions he has made to motorsport around the world. Meanwhile, Ozil was an attacking midfielder who won several trophies in his illustrious career.
Another uncanny similarity between the two men is their net worth. At the time of his death, Enzo Ferrari’s net worth is said to be more than $100 million. For Ozil, in 2023, his net worth is also more than $100 million. Ozil’s net worth is approximately $120 million.
Ozil is an Adidas athlete and has appeared in commercials for Adidas Predator boots. He also owns businesses. He owns the ‘M10’ streetwear firm and esports team and also owns a chain of coffee shops and a sports clinic. Also, Ozil reportedly owns a Ferrari car which can be considered another in the list of similar things between the two men.
