Five German Premier League players looking to emulate Mesut Ozil

Nobody so far this season has made more assists than Ozil in England’s top flight after his club record transfer to the Gunners on deadline day from Real Madrid.

The supply line provided by Ozil has been put to good use as Arsenal top the table. Joined by compatriots Per Mertesacker and Lukas Podolski at the Emirates Stadium, he has quickly adapted to life in London.

“It’s to the detriment of any team selling a Mesut Ozil,” said Germany and former Madrid teammate Sami Khedira.

La Liga’s loss has been a major gain for the Premier League. Soccerlens looks at five fellow German footballers who could make a similar impact to Ozil in England.

January signing Holtby, 23, faces cut-throat competition for a midfield place in Tottenham Hotspur’s starting XI under Andre Villas-Boas.

Holtby has, however, been a regular in the early stages of another Europa League campaign at White Hart Lane as the above goal illustrates.

International recognition so far amounts to three senior caps. Holtby did skipper Germany’s Under-21s in Israel over the summer at the European Championship, albeit unsuccessfully.

Playing and training with the likes of Christian Eriksen and box-to-box powerhouse Paulinho will improve his game.