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Mario Gómez García (German pronunciation: [ˈmaːʁi̯oː ˈɡɔmɛs]; born 10 July 1985) is a German former professional footballer who played as a striker. He represented the Germany national team over a period of 11 years between 2007 and 2018.[4]

Key Information

Gómez began his professional career with VfB Stuttgart. When the team won the Bundesliga in 2006–07, Gómez contributed 14 goals and 7 assists and was selected as German Footballer of the Year. In 2009, he signed for Bayern Munich for an estimated €30–35 million, a league record at the time. With Bayern, Gómez was the Bundesliga top scorer in 2011 and helped the team win seven trophies, including the UEFA Champions League in 2013. He left for Serie A team Fiorentina in 2013 and was affected by injury during his time in Italy. Gómez was loaned to Turkey's Beşiktaş in 2015 and was top scorer as the club won the Süper Lig. He subsequently returned to Germany by joining Bundesliga side VfL Wolfsburg for the 2016–17 season, helping them avoid relegation. He rejoined Stuttgart the season after, helping them achieve promotion to the Bundesliga after the 2019–20 campaign.

Gómez made his international debut for Germany in February 2007 and was included in their squads for three UEFA European Championships and two FIFA World Cups, finishing as top scorer at UEFA Euro 2012. He retired from international football in 2018.

Club career

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Stuttgart

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Gómez played for VfB Stuttgart II in the Regionalliga Süd in the 2003–04[5] and 2004–05[6] seasons. He scored six goals in 19 appearances during the 2003–04 season[5] and 15 goals in 24 appearances in the 2004–05 season.[6][7]

On 9 March 2004, Gómez played ten minutes for Stuttgart in the Champions League first knock-out round against Chelsea[8] and made his debut in the Bundesliga on 8 May, coming on for Imre Szabics in a 2–1 loss to Hamburger SV.[9] These were his only two appearances for the first team during the 2003–04 season.[10] He went on to make eight league appearances,[6] one DFB-Pokal appearance,[11] and one UEFA Cup appearance.[11]

In the 2005–06 season, Gómez joined the first team permanently. He played in 30 matches in the Bundesliga, scoring six times.[12] His first goal came on 17 September 2005, the winner in a 2–1 defeat of Mainz 05.[13] Gómez also played five times in the UEFA Cup,[12] scoring twice, and played three times in both the DFB-Pokal[12] and DFL-Ligapokal.[14]

Gómez, in a suitcoat, lifts the Bundesliga trophy above his head
Gómez celebrates winning the Bundesliga with VfB Stuttgart in 2007.

In the 2006–07 season, Gómez established himself as one of the top scorers in the Bundesliga. However, he broke his hand on 10 March 2007 and suffered a torn ligament in his left knee. He made his comeback on 12 May 2007 and immediately scored after coming on from the bench. In that match, Stuttgart defeated VfL Bochum (3–2) and went two points clear heading into the Bundesliga's final weekend, where they won at home against Energie Cottbus, thus becoming German champions. Stuttgart also reached the final of the DFB-Pokal, where Gómez participated, but Stuttgart lost to 1. FC Nürnberg. He finished the season with 14 goals in 25 league appearances and two goals in five DFB-Pokal appearances.[15] After the season, he was named German Footballer of the Year for 2007[16] and extended his contract at Stuttgart until 2012.[17]

In the 2007–08 season, Gómez scored 19 goals in 25 appearances,[18] elevating him to second in the Bundesliga's top scorer list, just behind Bayern Munich's Luca Toni, who scored 24 times. In the DFB-Pokal, Gómez was the top scorer with six goals.[19] Because of his development, many clubs became interested in the then-23-year-old forward. Gómez gained the nickname "Mr. Zuverlässig" ("Mr. Reliable"), as seen in his second of three goals in a 6–3 win against Bundesliga rival Werder Bremen, where he managed to net in a virtually unreachable pass by teammate Yıldıray Baştürk. On 9 May 2009, Gómez hit four goals in a 4–1 victory over Bundesliga champions VfL Wolfsburg.[20] He also had six goals in three DFB-Pokal appearances and three goals in four UEFA Champions League appearances.[18]

The 2008–09 season was his last in a Stuttgart uniform, as he transferred to Bayern Munich after the season.[21] During the season, he scored 24 goals in 32 league appearances, three goals in two DFB-Pokal appearances, and eight goals in ten UEFA Cup appearances.[22]

Bayern Munich

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2009–2011

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On 26 May 2009, Gómez transferred to Bayern Munich for a Bundesliga record transfer fee, signing a four-year contract. The reported amount of the transfer fee varies from €30–35 million, depending on different sources.[21][23][24] Gómez scored ten league goals and one Champions League goal in his first season for Bayern.[25] In the DFB-Pokal, Gómez was more prolific, with three goals in four matches.[25]

After an erratic first season at Bayern with 10 goals in 29 league appearances,[25] Gómez established himself as a starter during the 2010–11 season (to an extent at the expense of Miroslav Klose and due to an injury sustained by Ivica Olić) and finished as top goalscorer[26] in the Bundesliga with 28 goals.[27] He scored his 100th Bundesliga goal with his third strike in a 1–8 away victory over FC St. Pauli on 7 May 2011;[28] the hat-trick was his fifth in the Bundesliga in the 2010–11 season and his sixth overall after a hat-trick against CFR Cluj in the Champions League.[27] Gómez scored 13 hat-tricks in his Bundesliga career, three with VfB Stuttgart and ten with Bayern. Gómez also netted eight times in the Champions League[27] and finished second in the season's top scorers, tied with Samuel Eto'o,[29] although Bayern was eliminated in the round of 16 by Inter Milan. Gómez scored 39 goals in all competitions in his second season with the Bavarian club.[30]

2011–12 season

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Gómez, in a Bayern kit, stands on the pitch looking upwards with a Chelsea player and fans in the background
Gómez with Bayern Munich in the 2012 UEFA Champions League Final

Gómez scored his first league goal of the 2011–12 season on 20 August 2011 in Bayern's win over Hamburger SV.[31] Seven days later, Gómez scored a hat-trick away against 1. FC Kaiserslautern.[32] On 10 September, Gómez scored four goals as Bayern beat SC Freiburg 7–0, sealing four straight wins for the Bavarians and a return to the top of the Bundesliga table.[33] Gómez' two first-half goals on 27 September helped Bayern defeat Manchester City 2–0 in the group stage of the Champions League.[34]

Gómez scored his second brace of the Bundesliga campaign against Hertha BSC when Bayern won 4–0, followed by another brace on 29 October when Bayern defeated 1. FC Nürnberg 4–0. On 11 December 2011, he scored his third brace of the season and sealed Bayern's 2–1 win over southern rivals VfB Stuttgart, his former club.[35] On 2 November 2011, he scored a hat-trick in a Champions League group stage match against Napoli. Bayern went on to win the game 3–2. In the DFB-Pokal, Gómez contributed two goals. Gómez's 40th goal of the calendar year of 2011 came on 16 December 2011 against 1. FC Köln.[36][37]

On 10 January, when FC Bayern Munich visited India to play in a farewell match for Indian footballer Baichung Bhutia, Gomez scored the opening goal for Bayern as Bayern Munich won 4–0 over the India national football team.[38]

On 13 March 2012, during the second leg of their Champions League tie against Basel, Bayern Munich overturned their 0–1 away loss as Gómez netted four of Bayern's seven goals, firing the Bavarians through to the quarter-finals 7–1 on aggregate.[39] In the quarter-finals, Bayern faced French Ligue 1 side Olympique de Marseille; in the first leg on 28 March,[40] Gómez fired in his 11th Champions League goal of the campaign in a 2–0 win for the Bavarians.[41]

On 4 April, Gómez signed a new contract with Bayern Munich, keeping him at the club until the summer of 2016.[42][43] Gómez scored the winning goal in Bayern's 2–1 victory over Real Madrid in the first leg of their semi-final clash.[44] Bayern went on to win the tie 3–1[45] on penalties after the teams were deadlocked 3–3 on aggregate.[46] On 19 May 2012, Gómez played in the Champions League final against Chelsea. He failed to find the net in regular time in the game but scored in the penalty shoot-out as Bayern fell at the final hurdle, losing 4–3 on penalties after a 1–1 finish.[47] Gómez finished the 2011–12 season with 26 goals in 33 league appearances, two goals in five DFB-Pokal appearances, and 13 goals in 14 Champions League appearances.[48]

2012–13 season

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Gómez came back late to the squad after having ankle surgery post UEFA Euro 2012.[49] Because of his injury and the signing of Croatian striker Mario Mandžukić from VfL Wolfsburg,[50] Gómez was relegated to the bench as Mandžukić hit a run of form that made him the Bundesliga's top scorer.[51]

Gómez returned to action on 20 November 2012 in the club's 1–1 draw with Valencia in the group stage of the Champions League, coming on as a 79th minute substitute for winger Franck Ribéry.[52] The striker scored his first goal within a minute of his Bundesliga season debut, capping off a 5–0 victory over Hannover 96 on 24 November.[53] On 5 December, Gómez opened the scoring for the hosts in their final group game of the Champions League, a 4–1 defeat of BATE Borisov, which secured the Bavarians top spot in the group over Valencia.[54]

Following the winter break, Gómez pushed for a first-team berth, scoring two goals and setting up another as Bayern cruised past Werder Bremen 6–1 on 23 February 2013. The game was his manager Jupp Heynckes' 1,000th game as a player and coach in the Bundesliga.[55] The striker was a used substitute against Eintracht Frankfurt on 6 April, as a lone Bastian Schweinsteiger strike confirmed an 11th successive victory and a 23rd national title for the club. It was Gómez's second title win with Bayern, and his third overall.[56]

On 16 April, in the DFB-Pokal semi-final against VfL Wolfsburg, Gómez scored a six-minute hat-trick after being substituted on in the 77th minute, rounding off a comfortable 6–1 victory and securing a spot in the final against southern rivals and former club Stuttgart.[57] In the club's next league match, on 20 April, Bayern managed another 6–1 victory and Gómez recorded a second brace in four days to lift Bayern to a 26th league victory of the campaign, a new Bundesliga record.[58] Gómez led the line in the absence of Mario Mandžukić in the semi-finals of the Champions League on 23 April, poking home Bayern's second goal in their 4–0 first-leg defeat of Barcelona.[59]

Despite missing the better half of the first three months of the campaign, Gómez still managed 11 Bundesliga strikes, placing him as third top-scorer in the league for the club. He made an appearance as a late substitute in Bayern's 2–1 Champions League final victory over German rivals Borussia Dortmund on 25 May at Wembley Stadium in London.[60] He scored a second-half brace in the DFB-Pokal final on 1 June as Bayern defeated Gómez's former club Stuttgart 3–2 at the Olympiastadion in Berlin.[61] The win secured a 16th DFB-Pokal trophy and an unprecedented league, cup and European cup treble for the Bavarians.[62] Gómez finished the 2012–13 season with 11 goals in 21 league appearances.[63]

On 6 June 2013, Gómez's consultant Uli Ferber announced that it "is quite clear that he will separate from Bayern" as he had fallen behind Mario Mandžukić in the pecking order for starting striker.[64]

Fiorentina

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On 8 July 2013, Gómez signed a four-year deal for Serie A side Fiorentina for a fee believed to be around €20 million.[65][66] He was officially unveiled as a Fiorentina player on 15 July to a crowd of 20,000 people.[67] Gómez scored his first two goals for la Viola in a 5–2 defeat of Genoa on 1 September.[68] In the following match, a 1–1 draw with Cagliari, Gómez sustained an injury which kept him out of the team until Fiorentina's match against Internazionale on 15 February 2014.[69] On 13 March, Gómez scored his first European goal for Fiorentina in a 1–1 draw against Juventus in the first leg of a UEFA Europa League round of 16 tie. Three days later, he scored his first goal at the Stadio Artemio Franchi in a 3–1 win against Chievo.[70] Gómez damaged the ligaments in his left knee on 23 March in a 1–0 win at Napoli and was later ruled out for the remainder of the season by Fiorentina manager Vincenzo Montella.[71][72] During the 2013–14 season, he scored three goals in nine league appearances and one goal in six Europa League appearances.[14] Gómez scored twice in Fiorentina's 3–1 win over Atalanta in the last 16 of the Coppa Italia on 21 January 2015,[73] and followed this up with another brace 13 days later in a 2–0 quarter-final win away against Roma.[74] He finished the 2014–15 season with 4 goals in 20 league appearances, four goals in four Coppa Italia appearances and two goals in eight Europa League appearances.[14]

Loan to Beşiktaş

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Gómez playing for Beşiktaş in 2015

On 30 July 2015, Gómez joined Beşiktaş on a season long loan contract from Fiorentina for 2015–16 Süper Lig, with a buy option.[75][76] The contract consisted of €3.50 million of seasonal wages.[77] He successfully completed a medical test on 31 July 2015.[78] Gómez officially signed for the club along with 4 other new players, including his compatriot Andreas Beck, at a press conference held on 7 August 2015.[79][80] He chose number 33 for his shirt.[81]

Gómez made his Süper Lig debut on 16 August 2015 against Mersin İdman Yurdu at Mersin Arena, when he was substituted on for Oğuzhan Özyakup in the 73rd minute. The game ended 5–2 in favour of Beşiktaş.[82] Gómez scored both goals as Beşiktaş beat Medipol Başakşehir 2–0 at the Atatürk Olympic Stadium on 13 September 2015 in gameweek 4.[83] On 21 September 2015, during the week 5 game against Gençlerbirliği, Gómez reportedly narrowly escaped a red card for an alleged deliberate elbow on Icelandic midfielder Ólafur Ingi Skúlason during the 55th minute.[84] On 27 September 2015, Gómez scored two goals during the derby game against Fenerbahçe. Beşiktaş won 3–2 and went to the top of the Süper Lig standings.[85]

Gómez scored twice during the week 7 game against Eskişehirspor at New Eskişehir Stadium, which ended 2–1.[86] By end of week 7 of the Süper Lig, Gómez had scored six goals with a shooting accuracy of 50%, with six successful shots out of twelve.[87] Gómez scored the equaliser during week 3 of Beşiktaş' Group H game against Lokomotiv Moscow, which ended 1–1 at Lokomotiv Stadium, Moscow, on 22 October 2015.[88] Gómez scored the third goal in Beşiktaş' week nine game against Antalyaspor, helping secure a 5–1 win.[89]

During Beşiktaş' week 12 game against Sivasspor, Gómez scored the first goal of the game via a 44th minute penalty kick; the game ended 2–0.[90]

On 5 December 2015, Gómez scored against Kayserispor in a 2–1 win for Beşiktaş.[91] On 10 December 2015, Gómez scored Beşiktaş' only goal against Sporting in the Europa League Group Stage as the game ended 3–1 for the Portuguese side. Beşiktaş were eventually eliminated from the competition.[92] On 14 December 2015, Gómez scored Beşiktaş' first goal with a diving header in the derby game against Galatasaray that ended 2–1 for Beşiktaş.[93] During week 16, Gómez opened the scoring tally for Beşiktaş while they were 2–0 down against Osmanlıspor; the game ended 3–2 in favour of Beşiktaş.[94] On 28 December 2015, Gómez scored the 2nd goal of the week 17 encounter against Konyaspor, which ended in a 4–0 win.[95] Gómez, along with Samuel Eto'o, was the top scorer of the first half of the Super Lig, with 13 goals;[96] Gómez completed the first half of the season with highest shooting accuracy, with 29 shots on target.[97] He also scored two goals in the UEFA Europa League by the end of 2015.[98]

In the Süper Lig week 20 game against Gaziantepspor, Gómez scored twice as Beşiktaş achieved a comfortable 4–0 win.[99] Gómez added another goal to his tally in the 64th minute in Beşiktaş' week 22 game against Gençlerbirliği and secured a 1–0 win.[100] Gómez scored twice against Eskişehirspor during the game on 7 March 2016, which ended 3–1 for Beşiktaş.[101][102] His tally of 19 Süper Lig goals equalised the club record for "most scoring foreign player in single Süper Lig season", along with Pascal Nouma and Demba Ba.[103]

Beşiktaş and Trabzonspor faced each other in a rescheduled week 19 game on 14 March 2016. Gómez scored the first goal in a 2–0 win.[104] Gómez scored the first goal ever scored in Beşiktaş' newly built Vodafone Arena in the 22nd minute of the encounter against Bursaspor during the 2015–16 season. The game ended 3–2 as Beşiktaş recorded their first win in this stadium.[105][106][107] This was Gómez's 21st goal of the 2015–16 season.[108]

Gómez continued to produce goals in May 2016. He scored once more in the Istanbul derby versus Galatasaray in the 76th minute, which sealed a final score of 1–0 for Beşiktaş in week 32.[109] Gómez scored again in the week 33 game against Osmanlıspor. It was the fifth consecutive Süper Lig game in which he had scored and his last league goal for Beşiktaş as the game ended 3–1.[110] This goal, his 28th in all competitions, made Gómez the "most scoring foreign player across all competitions in single season", beating the previous record of Demba Ba with 27 goals scored in the 2014–15 season.[111][112][113]

Gómez became the season Süper Lig top scorer with 26 goals, ahead of Samuel Eto'o and Hugo Rodallega.[114][115] He completed the season with 28 goals in 41 games played in all competitions.[116] On 20 July 2016, Gómez announced his farewell message via his Facebook account, stating that he would not continue to play for Beşiktaş. He described it as a "difficult decision" on a political basis, which was perceived as a reference to 2016 coup d'état attempt in Turkey.[117][118]

In 2016, Gómez expressed his satisfaction with his spell at Beşiktaş in an interview with German newspaper Die Welt, stating: "[My time at] Beşiktaş was a pure dream for me. It was wonderful. I had a consistent season there. It was my biggest success after 2013 Champions League title".[119][120]

Wolfsburg

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On 17 August 2016, Gómez returned to the Bundesliga by signing for VfL Wolfsburg.[121] He scored his first goal for the club on 22 October, netting in a 3–1 defeat to Darmstadt 98. His goal was the 1,000th scored by Wolfsburg in the Bundesliga.[122][123] On 2 April 2017, Gómez scored his first hat-trick for the club, netting three times in seven minutes as Wolfsburg came from 2–0 down to draw 3–3 with Bayer Leverkusen.[124] His third goal on the night was his 150th goal scored in the Bundesliga.[125] He ultimately scored 16 league goals during the 2016–17 season as Wolfsburg narrowly avoided relegation via the relegation play-offs.[126] Gómez finished the 2016–17 season with 18 goals in 37 appearances in all competitions.[127]

After keeping his team in the top flight, Gómez signed a new contract in June 2017.[128] In August, manager Andries Jonker named him as captain, succeeding Diego Benaglio.[129] Gómez scored only once in his last 15 appearances at the Volkswagen Arena.[130]

Return to VfB Stuttgart

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On 22 December 2017, it was announced that Gómez would return to VfB Stuttgart on 1 January 2018[131] for an undisclosed fee.[130] He signed a contract until June 2020.[132] He finished the 2017–18 season with eight goals in 16 appearances.[133]

Gómez was Stuttgart's top scorer with seven goals in 2018–19. In the first leg of the play-off defeat to 1. FC Union Berlin that caused Stuttgart's relegation, Gómez scored an additional goal, becoming the first player to score for two teams in Bundesliga relegation play-offs.[134]

On 28 June 2020, Stuttgart announced that Gómez had ended his professional career, after scoring in his final match for the club and helping them secure promotion back to the Bundesliga.[135]

International career

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Gómez on the field in a white Germany kit
Gómez playing for Germany in 2011

Gómez has both German and Spanish citizenship, but played for all German youth national teams from age 14. He made his debut for the Germany senior team against Switzerland on 7 February 2007 in Düsseldorf. Germany won the match 3–1, with Gómez scoring Germany's second goal.[136] Gómez gained his second cap for Germany by coming on as a substitute for Kevin Kurányi in a UEFA Euro 2008 qualifier against San Marino. He scored twice as the game ended in a 6–0 victory.[137]

UEFA Euro 2008

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After Gómez impressed in pre-tournament friendlies, Germany head coach Joachim Löw called him up to the German squad for Euro 2008.[138] Löw broke up the strike partnership of Lukas Podolski and Miroslav Klose, with Podolski moving out to the left wing at the expense of talismanic midfielder Bastian Schweinsteiger and Gómez partnering Klose up front. Unfortunately, Gómez was not able to reproduce his club form and missed several chances, including one in the last group match against Austria, a performance for which he was criticized by the German media and many fans of the national team. Germany eventually won courtesy of a Michael Ballack free-kick to seal a place in the knockout stages, but Löw dropped Gómez to the bench and reverted to the Podolski–Klose partnership.[139] Gómez was an unused substitute in the quarter-final and semi-final and later came off the bench in the final of Euro 2008 for Klose, but could not prevent Germany from losing 1–0 to Spain on 29 June.[140]

2010 FIFA World Cup

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In a friendly match against the United Arab Emirates played on 2 June 2009, Gómez scored four goals in Germany's 7–2 victory, ending his 15-game goal drought for the national team.[141]

Gómez was named as one of the six forwards in Joachim Löw's 23-man squad for the 2010 FIFA World Cup in South Africa.[142] He featured in four out of seven German matches at the World Cup, all from the substitutes' bench; he played against Australia, replacing Mesut Özil in the 73rd minute; Serbia, coming on for left back Holger Badstuber in the 77th minute; England, coming on for Miroslav Klose in the 72nd minute; and Spain, replacing defensive midfielder Sami Khedira in the 80th minute. However, Gómez again did not score a goal at a major tournament.[143]

UEFA Euro 2012

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Gómez turns the ball away from five Austrian players as Mesut Özil runs in behind them
Gómez against Austria in a UEFA Euro 2012 qualification match

Despite being second choice, behind Miroslav Klose, for centre-forward during Germany's qualification for Euro 2012, Gómez played regularly and contributed goals against every opponent of that campaign: Kazakhstan, Austria, Azerbaijan, Turkey and Belgium. This included two goals against Austria in Germany's 2–1 away win in the Ernst-Happel-Stadion, scoring into the very same goal in which he had been unable to score four years earlier during Euro 2008. In a gesture of relief, he kissed the goalpost after he scored the first goal.[144]

Prior to Euro 2012, Gómez captained Germany for the first time in a 3–3 draw against Ukraine in the first match at the renovated Olympic Stadion of Kyiv.[145] It was his 50th international cap, and aged 26, he was Germany's oldest player in the starting lineup.[146]

Gómez scored the only goal against Portugal in their first group match at Euro 2012, securing a 1–0 win for Germany.[147] He then scored twice against the Netherlands in Germany's second Group B match, making it three goals in two matches.[148] Gómez finished as second-best scorer of the tournament, behind Spain's Fernando Torres. Both had three goals and one assist; however, Torres became top scorer of the tournament because he had played fewer minutes than Gómez.[149]

2014 FIFA World Cup

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After missing the majority of the 2013–14 season with a knee injury, Gómez was not included in Joachim Löw's squad for the 2014 World Cup which Germany went on to win.[150]

UEFA Euro 2016

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Gómez was excluded from the national team for UEFA Euro 2016 qualifying Group D encounters against Ireland and Georgia.[151] His performance in the first half of the 2015–16 Süper Lig led Gómez to be recalled to the national team[152] for the first time since the international friendly against Argentina on 4 September 2014.[153] He was included the Germany squad for friendlies against France and the Netherlands in November 2015.[154] Gómez scored his first international goal in four years in a 2–3 loss to England in Berlin on 26 March 2016.[155]

On 21 June 2016, Gómez was selected to start in Germany's final Euro 2016 group match against Northern Ireland; he scored the winning goal in the 30th minute.[156] On 26 June 2016, Gómez scored in the 43rd minute in Germany's Round of 16 3–0 win against Slovakia, becoming Germany's all-time leading scorer at the UEFA European Championship with five goals.[157]

2018 FIFA World Cup

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Gómez on the bench
Gómez with Germany in 2018

On 4 June 2018, Gómez was selected in Joachim Löw's 23-man squad for the 2018 FIFA World Cup.[158] He made an appearance during Germany's opening match against Mexico, coming on for Marvin Plattenhardt in the 79th minute, but the game ended in a 1–0 loss for Germany.[159] On 24 June, Gómez provided an assist to Marco Reus' equalizing goal with his first touch during Germany's second group stage match against Sweden; the game ended in a 2–1 victory.[160] On 5 August, he announced his retirement from international football.[161]

Style of play

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During his prime, Gómez was considered one of the best strikers in world football.[162] Throughout his career, Gómez was known for his ability to shoot with both feet and was considered an aerial threat. Additionally, his ability to anticipate crosses and passes and position himself to shoot were considered to be some of his best attributes. Arsenal manager Arsène Wenger described him as "a great finisher who is often in the right place to finish off moves".[163] Gómez's body balance and ability to hold up the ball often created trouble for defenders. During his time at Bayern, his ability to appear "at the right place at the right time" proved to be one of Bayern's most lethal attacking weapons, as Franck Ribéry and Arjen Robben could often outrun defenders and provide a cross for Gómez. However, despite his goal-scoring abilities, Gómez was often accused of having limited skills and a poor work ethic.[164][165]

Personal life

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Gómez was born in Riedlingen, in the state of Baden-Württemberg.[166] He was brought up in nearby Unlingen, an Upper Swabian village in Baden-Württemberg, about 100 km (60 miles) south of Stuttgart and 175 km (110 miles) west of Munich. Gómez is of German-Spanish descent. His father, José "Pepe" Gómez García, is a Spaniard from Albuñán, Granada, and his mother, Christel Roth, is German. He has dual citizenship and opted to play for Germany.

Gómez ended his nine-year relationship with Silvia Meichel on 2 October 2012.[167] Gómez began dating German model Carina Wanzung in December 2012.[168] They married on 22 July 2016.[169]

Career statistics

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Club

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Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
Club Season League National cup[a] Europe Other Total
Division Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals
VfB Stuttgart II 2003–04[5] Regionalliga Süd 19 6 — — — 19 6
2004–05[6] Regionalliga Süd 24 15 — — — 24 15
Total 43 21 — — — 43 21
VfB Stuttgart 2003–04[10] Bundesliga 1 0 0 0 1[b] 0 — 2 0
2004–05[11] Bundesliga 8 0 1 0 1[c] 0 — 10 0
2005–06[12][14] Bundesliga 30 6 0 0 5[c] 2 3[d] 0 38 8
2006–07[15] Bundesliga 25 14 5 2 — — 30 16
2007–08[18] Bundesliga 25 19 3 6 4[b] 3 0 0 32 28
2008–09[22] Bundesliga 32 24 2 3 10[c] 8 0 0 44 35
Total 121 63 11 11 21 13 3 0 156 87
Bayern Munich 2009–10[25] Bundesliga 29 10 4 3 12[b] 1 — 45 14
2010–11[27] Bundesliga 32 28 5 3 8[b] 8 0 0 45 39
2011–12[48] Bundesliga 33 26 5 2 14[b] 13 — 52 41
2012–13[63] Bundesliga 21 11 4 6 7[b] 2 0 0 32 19
Total 115 75 18 14 41 24 0 0 174 113
Fiorentina 2013–14[14] Serie A 9 3 0 0 6[e] 1 — 15 4
2014–15[14] Serie A 20 4 4 4 8[e] 2 — 32 10
Total 29 7 4 4 14 3 — 47 14
Beşiktaş (loan) 2015–16[14] Süper Lig 33 26 3 0 5[e] 2 — 41 28
VfL Wolfsburg 2016–17[127] Bundesliga 33 16 2 1 — 2[f] 1 37 18
2017–18[170] Bundesliga 12 1 3 0 — 0 0 15 1
Total 45 17 5 1 — 2 1 52 19
VfB Stuttgart 2017–18[133] Bundesliga 16 8 0 0 — — 16 8
2018–19[171] Bundesliga 31 7 1 0 — 2[f] 1 34 8
2019–20[172] 2. Bundesliga 23 7 1 0 — — 24 7
Total 70 22 2 0 — 2 1 74 23
Career total 456 231 43 30 81 43 6 2 587 305
  1. ^ Includes DFB-Pokal, Coppa Italia, Turkish Cup
  2. ^ a b c d e f Appearances in UEFA Champions League
  3. ^ a b c Appearances in UEFA Cup
  4. ^ Appearances in DFL-Ligapokal
  5. ^ a b c Appearances in UEFA Europa League
  6. ^ a b Appearances in Bundesliga relegation play-offs

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Appearances and goals by national team and year
National team Year Apps Goals
Germany
2007 7 3
2008 13 3
2009 11 5
2010 10 3
2011 9 7
2012 7 4
2013 2 0
2014 1 0
2015 1 0
2016 8 4
2017 2 2
2018 7 0
Total 78 31
Germany score listed first; score column indicates score after each Gómez goal.[174][175]
List of international goals scored by Mario Gómez
No. Date Venue Cap Opponent Score Result Competition
1 7 February 2007 LTU Arena, Düsseldorf, Germany 1   Switzerland 2–0 3–1 Friendly
2 2 June 2007 Frankenstadion, Nuremberg, Germany 2  San Marino 4–0 6–0 UEFA Euro 2008 qualification
3 5–0
4 6 February 2008 Ernst-Happel-Stadion, Vienna, Austria 8  Austria 3–0 3–0 Friendly
5 26 March 2008 St. Jakob-Park, Basel, Switzerland 9   Switzerland 2–0 4–0
6 3–0
7 2 June 2009 Sheikh Zayed Stadium, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates 25  United Arab Emirates 2–0 7–2
8 4–0
9 5–0
10 7–2
11 5 September 2009 BayArena, Leverkusen, Germany 27  South Africa 1–0 2–0
12 29 May 2010 Ferenc Puskás Stadium, Budapest, Hungary 33  Hungary 2–0 3–0
13 11 August 2010 Parken Stadium, Copenhagen, Denmark 39  Denmark 1–0 2–2
14 12 October 2010 Astana Arena, Astana, Kazakhstan 40  Kazakhstan 2–0 3–0 UEFA Euro 2012 qualification
15 29 March 2011 Borussia-Park, Mönchengladbach, Germany 43  Australia 1–0 1–2 Friendly
16 29 May 2011 Rhein-Neckar-Arena, Sinsheim, Germany 44  Uruguay 1–0 2–1
17 3 June 2011 Ernst-Happel-Stadion, Vienna, Austria 45  Austria 1–0 2–1 UEFA Euro 2012 qualification
18 2–1
19 7 June 2011 Tofiq Bahramov Stadium, Baku, Azerbaijan 46  Azerbaijan 2–0 3–1
20 7 October 2011 Turk Telekom Arena, Istanbul, Turkey 48  Turkey 1–0 3–1
21 11 October 2011 Esprit Arena, Düsseldorf, Germany 49  Belgium 3–0 3–1
22 31 May 2012 Zentralstadion, Leipzig, Germany 52  Israel 1–0 2–0 Friendly
23 9 June 2012 Arena Lviv, Lviv, Ukraine 53  Portugal 1–0 1–0 UEFA Euro 2012
24 13 June 2012 Metalist Stadium, Kharkiv, Ukraine 54  Netherlands 1–0 2–1
25 2–0
26 26 March 2016 Olympiastadion, Berlin, Germany 62  England 2–0 2–3 Friendly
27 29 May 2016 WWK ARENA, Augsburg, Germany 63  Slovakia 1–0 1–3
28 21 June 2016 Parc des Princes, Paris, France 66  Northern Ireland 1–0 1–0 UEFA Euro 2016
29 26 June 2016 Stade Pierre-Mauroy, Villeneuve-d'Ascq, France 67  Slovakia 2–0 3–0 UEFA Euro 2016
30 26 March 2017 Tofiq Bahramov Republican Stadium, Baku, Azerbaijan 70  Azerbaijan 2–1 4–1 2018 FIFA World Cup qualification
31 4 September 2017 Mercedes-Benz Arena, Stuttgart, Germany 71  Norway 6–0 6–0

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Mario Gómez García (born 10 July 1985) is a German former professional footballer and current football executive who played as a striker for clubs including , Bayern Munich, , , and , amassing over 300 career goals at club level. Born in Riedlingen, , to a Spanish father and German mother, Gómez began his professional career with his boyhood club in 2003, where he developed into a prolific goalscorer before transferring to Bayern Munich in 2009 for a club-record fee. Internationally, he represented the national team from 2007 to 2018, earning 78 caps and scoring 31 goals, including participation in the (third place), (semi-finals), and the (winners). He retired in 2020 after helping secure , capping a career that included two titles, a title in 2013, and the twice. Gómez's breakthrough came during the 2006–07 season with , where his 14 goals and 7 assists helped the team win the title, earning him the German Footballer of the Year award at age 21. At Bayern Munich from 2009 to 2013, he formed part of the treble-winning side in 2012–13, scoring 113 goals in 174 appearances, and became the first player since 1976–77 to reach 100 goals for two different clubs ( and Bayern). His time abroad included spells at Fiorentina (2013–2015) and (loan, 2014–2015), where he won the and , before returning to with and to end his playing days. Known for his aerial prowess, clinical finishing, and physical presence at 1.89 meters tall, Gómez was twice the top scorer (2008–09 with 24 goals for Stuttgart and 2010–11 with 28 for Bayern) and scored 16 goals in the . Despite injury setbacks later in his career, his contributions to German football, both domestically and internationally, solidified his legacy as one of the country's most effective strikers of his generation.

Early life and youth career

Early life

Mario García was born on 10 July 1985 in Riedlingen, . His father, José García, originated from the small village of Albuñán near in , while his mother was German, granting Gómez dual citizenship in both and . Raised in the nearby village of Unlingen in , Gómez grew up in a multicultural household that emphasized family gatherings around Spanish LaLiga matches, particularly , which his extended family enjoyed watching together. From an early age, he developed a strong interest in football through his father's encouragement and the local environment, where informal play with friends and relatives sparked his passion for the sport before transitioning to organized youth training around age six. In his childhood, Gómez also engaged in other non-professional activities typical of rural village life, including general outdoor play, though football quickly became his primary focus.

Youth career

Mario Gómez began his youth football career in 1990 at the age of five with local club SV Unlingen, where he developed his initial skills in the rural setting of . In 1998, at age 13, he moved to FV Bad Saulgau, a nearby club, continuing his progression through regional youth competitions for two seasons. Gómez then joined SSV Ulm 1846's youth academy in 2000 for one season, gaining exposure in a more structured environment at age 15. At 16, in 2001, he transferred to VfB Stuttgart's renowned , advancing through the age groups including the U17 (5 appearances, 6 goals) and U19 (18 appearances, 22 goals) teams in the A-Junioren Süd/Südwest. During his time with Stuttgart's U19 side, Gómez established himself as a promising striker, highlighted by his prolific scoring record.

Club career

VfB Stuttgart (2003–2009)

Mario Gómez began his senior professional career with , initially featuring for the club's reserve team, , in the Regionalliga Süd. He made his debut for the reserves on 10 October 2003 during a match in the third tier. His breakthrough to the first team came in the 2003–04 season, where he made a substitute appearance in the against Chelsea on 9 March 2004, followed by his Bundesliga debut on 8 May 2004 as a replacement for Imre Szabics in a 2–1 home defeat to . These early exposures marked the start of his adaptation to the physical and tactical demands of top-level football, transitioning from ranks to competing against established professionals. By the 2005–06 season, Gómez had secured a regular role in Stuttgart's first team under coach , appearing in 25 matches across all competitions and netting 11 goals, including contributions in the UEFA Cup where he scored five times in five outings. This campaign solidified his position as a reliable striker, blending aerial prowess with clinical finishing, though he faced challenges adjusting to the intensity of weekly fixtures and occasional bench roles early on. His development continued amid minor setbacks, but he demonstrated resilience in establishing himself as a key attacking option. The 2006–07 season represented Gómez's emergence as a star, as he featured in 37 matches across all competitions and scored 25 goals, with 14 of those in the alone. His prolific form, including a against , was instrumental in VfB Stuttgart clinching the title—the club's first since 1992 after a 15-year drought—edging out rivals Schalke 04 on the final day. Despite a mid-season injury in March 2007 that saw him suffer a hand fracture and torn knee ligaments, sidelining him for several weeks, Gómez returned strongly in May, scoring immediately upon his comeback. Later that year, a persistent chest infection forced him to miss games in , further testing his durability. His outstanding contributions earned him the German Footballer of the Year award in 2007. Over his first stint with from 2003 to 2009, Gómez amassed 173 appearances and 80 goals in all competitions, with 121 outings yielding 63 goals. His growth into a commanding forward, capable of leading the line in high-stakes matches, culminated in a high-profile transfer to Bayern Munich in May 2009 for a then-record €30 million fee between clubs, reflecting his proven impact and market value.

Bayern Munich (2009–2013)

Mario Gómez joined Bayern Munich from in the summer of 2009 for a transfer fee of €30 million, marking the highest fee for a German player at the time, and signed a contract until 2013. In his debut season of 2009–10, Gómez adapted to the high expectations at Bayern, making 29 appearances and scoring 10 goals while contributing 3 goals in 5 matches to help the team secure the cup title. His overall performance across all competitions totaled 14 goals in 47 appearances, providing solid support as Bayern finished second in the and reached the quarter-finals. The 2010–11 campaign marked Gómez's breakthrough as a key figure, where he exploded for 28 goals in 33 matches to claim the top scorer honor and propel Bayern to the league title. Including 6 goals in the and 2 in the , he tallied 39 goals across 49 appearances in all competitions, underscoring his clinical finishing and importance to the team's attacking line. Under manager in 2011–12, Gómez continued his prolific form with 26 goals in 32 appearances, finishing second in the scoring charts behind , as Bayern clinched another league title. He added 8 goals in 11 games, including notable contributions in the knockout stages, though Bayern fell to Chelsea in the final on penalties, where Gómez successfully converted his spot-kick. Overall, he recorded 41 goals in 50 matches that season, highlighting his consistency despite the European heartbreak. The 2012–13 season brought challenges for Gómez, as an early injury and strong competition from limited him to 21 Bundesliga appearances with 11 goals, a dip from his previous heights. Nevertheless, he remained impactful in cup competitions, scoring 6 goals in 5 matches to earn top scorer honors and help Bayern win the domestic cup, while adding 5 goals in 9 outings, including key strikes against and in the group stage. His contributions were vital to Bayern's historic treble, securing the , , and titles, with the latter sealed by a 2–1 victory over in the final. Over his four years at Bayern Munich, Gómez made 115 Bundesliga appearances and scored 75 goals, establishing himself as one of the league's elite strikers during a dominant era for the club. His departure in 2013 to for €20 million was driven by a desire for more consistent starting opportunities after periods of bench time in his final season.

ACF Fiorentina (2013–2014)

Gómez transferred to ACF Fiorentina from Bayern Munich on 8 July 2013, signing a four-year contract for a reported fee of €20 million. The move came after he fell out of favor at Bayern under new manager Pep Guardiola, who reportedly advised Gómez to join Fiorentina for their attractive playing style. He was unveiled as Fiorentina's record signing, expected to lead the line alongside Giuseppe Rossi in Vincenzo Montella's 3-5-2 system. Gómez made an immediate impact, debuting in the 2013–14 Serie A opener on 26 August 2013, a 2–1 loss to Catania where he played the full match. His first goals followed a week later, scoring a brace in a 5–2 home win over AC Milan on 1 September, helping Fiorentina top the league table early in the season. However, his progress was halted by a serious knee injury just two weeks later, suffering a partial medial collateral ligament tear in a 2–0 win against Cagliari on 15 September, which sidelined him for over three months. He returned to action in February 2014, substituting in a 1–1 draw at Sassuolo. Despite the injury setback, Gómez contributed to Fiorentina's campaigns in multiple competitions during the 2013–14 season, making 19 appearances and scoring 5 goals across , the , and . In , he was limited to 9 appearances (5 starts) with 3 goals, struggling to regain full fitness and tactical integration in Montella's setup. Notable moments included his first since September—a late equalizer in a 1–1 Europa League draw at Juventus on 13 March 2014, ending a 193-day drought—and contributions in the , where Fiorentina reached the final but lost 3–1 to Napoli on 3 May 2014. He did not feature in the final due to ongoing recovery issues. Gómez faced significant adaptation challenges in Italy, including persistent injuries that restricted him to just 26 league starts across his time at the club and a perceived slower pace of compared to the , which affected his high-intensity style. Language barriers also hindered his integration, prompting him to undertake intensive Italian lessons shortly after arriving. These factors, combined with inconsistent form and limited playing time, led to a loan move to in July 2015 to regain regular minutes and revive his career.

Beşiktaş (loan) (2015–2016)

In July 2015, following a challenging spell at Fiorentina marked by injuries and limited playing time, Mario Gómez joined on a one-year loan deal. The move provided the German striker with an opportunity to revive his career in the , where he quickly adapted to the physical and competitive demands of the league. During the 2015–16 season, Gómez enjoyed a prolific campaign, appearing in 33 matches and scoring 26 goals to claim the league's top scorer award. Across all competitions, he contributed 28 goals in 41 appearances, setting a club record for a foreign player in a single season. His scoring form was instrumental in securing the title, their first since 2009, with Gómez's goals providing crucial firepower in key fixtures. Gómez made significant impacts in high-stakes derbies, netting twice in a 3–2 victory over Fenerbahçe that propelled to the top of the standings. He also scored the equalizer in a 2–1 win against Galatasaray, showcasing his composure under pressure in Istanbul's intense rivalries. Under manager , Gómez thrived as a target man in a 4-2-3-1 formation, leveraging his and positioning to dominate aerial duels and convert chances with clinical finishing. His hold-up play and link-up with midfielders like enhanced Beşiktaş's attacking transitions, marking a stark resurgence from his earlier struggles. At the conclusion of the loan in June 2016, Gómez returned to amid political unrest in but actively pursued a permanent transfer elsewhere, earning praise from officials for his professionalism and dedication throughout the season.

VfL Wolfsburg (2016–2018)

Gómez completed a permanent transfer to from in August 2016 for a reported fee of €6 million, signing a three-year contract until June 2019. The 2016–17 season saw Gómez make 33 appearances for , where he scored 16 goals despite an initial goal drought of 10 matches and fitness issues that sidelined him for 57 days. His progress was hampered by a blockage in the back and other minor knocks, as well as competition for the starting striker role from under coach . Gómez broke his scoring duck with the club's 1,000th goal in a 3–1 loss to Darmstadt 98 in 2016, and he netted important strikes in cup competitions, including the . Despite these contributions, Gómez voiced frustration over his early-season form and limited starts, contributing to perceptions of an underwhelming adaptation amid Wolfsburg's inconsistent campaign that ended in an 8th-place finish. In the 2017–18 season, injuries continued to plague Gómez, including an ankle ligament issue in September that ruled him out indefinitely, limiting him to 12 appearances and just 1 goal before a mutual agreement facilitated his departure in December 2017.

VfB Stuttgart (2018–2020)

Gómez returned to his boyhood club on a free transfer from in December 2017, effective from January 2018, signing a until 2020. The move marked an emotional homecoming for the 32-year-old striker, who had begun his professional career at the club and expressed his joy at returning to where "everything started for me." In his first half-season with during the campaign, Gómez quickly reintegrated, scoring 8 goals in 16 league appearances despite joining mid-season. His contributions proved vital in helping the team secure survival in the top flight, finishing 15th and avoiding relegation on the final day. The following year, in 2018–19, he remained a key attacking presence with 7 goals in 29 matches, serving as the club's top scorer, though ultimately suffered relegation after finishing bottom of the table. Loyal to the club amid the setback, Gómez opted to stay for the 2019–20 season in the , where limited by age and injuries, he made 23 appearances and netted 7 goals, aiding Stuttgart's immediate return to the as champions. His tenure concluded poignantly in the final match on 28 June 2020, a 3–1 loss to , where he came off the bench to score his side's consolation goal. Two days later, on 30 June 2020, the 34-year-old announced his from professional football, capping a storied career that saw him become a Stuttgart legend. Across both spells at from 2003 to 2009 and 2018 to 2020, amassed 230 appearances and 110 goals in all competitions, solidifying his status as one of the club's most iconic forwards.

International career

Early international career

Mario began his international career with the German youth national teams, progressing through the age groups from U15 to U21. Across these teams, he made approximately 35 appearances and scored 16 goals. He earned his first caps with the U15 team in 1999. Between 2000 and 2001, he represented the U17 side. In 2002, played for the U18 team. His time with the U19 team from 2002 to 2003 was productive. For the U20 team in 2004, he recorded appearances. At the U21 level in 2005–2007, was prolific and participated in qualification campaigns. Gómez made his senior debut for the national team on 7 February 2007 in a friendly match against in , scoring the second goal in a 3–1 victory. From 2007 to 2009, he made 31 appearances and scored 11 goals for the senior team, including a goal in a 3–0 friendly win against on 8 October 2007. His strong form at , where he contributed significantly to their 2006–07 title, helped secure his place in the squad for UEFA Euro 2008. Germany coach favored physical strikers like to provide a strong presence in the box, complementing established forward in the team's attacking setup. Löw viewed and Klose as his primary options up front, emphasizing their ability to hold up play and finish chances efficiently. This integration allowed to establish himself as a reliable option during the qualification phase leading to his first major tournament.

UEFA Euro 2008

Mario Gómez earned a place in Germany's squad for as the primary backup to established striker , buoyed by his prolific 2007–08 season at , where he netted 25 goals across all competitions. His selection was further solidified by strong pre-tournament form, including a goal in a 3–1 friendly victory over on 26 March 2008, which showcased his aerial prowess and finishing ability. Coach viewed Gómez as a reliable alternative to provide fresh legs and depth in attack during the tournament hosted in and . Gómez featured prominently in the group stage, starting the opener against on 8 in Klagenfurt, where he partnered Klose up front for 75 minutes in a 2–0 win driven by Lukas Podolski's brace. He came off the bench in the 66th minute during the 1–2 defeat to on 12 , replacing as chased an equalizer following Ivica Olič's decisive strike. In the final group match against co-hosts on 16 in , Gómez started again but was withdrawn after 60 minutes in a tense 1–0 victory sealed by Michael Ballack's second-half free-kick; however, he squandered a notable early chance, volleying over from two yards after a Klose cross, a miss that highlighted 's occasional wastefulness. These performances helped secure six points and top despite the Croatia setback. In the knockout rounds, Gómez served as a late-game option to inject energy into the forward line. He entered the quarter-final against on 19 June in as a 70th-minute substitute for Klose, playing 20 minutes in a thrilling 3–2 win with goals from Klose, Schweinsteiger, and . Against in the semi-final on 25 June in , he appeared for just five minutes from the 85th minute, unable to influence the 3–2 outcome. In the final on 29 June in , Gómez replaced Klose in the 64th minute but could not break through as claimed a 1–0 victory via Fernando Torres's early strike. Across five appearances (two starts, 206 minutes played), Gómez contributed no goals or assists but was part of a squad that reached the final for the first time since 1996. Gómez's tournament was marked by uncharacteristic inefficiency in front of goal, particularly the high-profile miss against , which drew media criticism for undermining Germany's dominance and fueling narratives of profligacy despite the team's overall success. Nonetheless, his physical presence and hold-up play added versatility to Löw's attacking options, aiding the campaign that blended youthful energy with experienced leadership. The experience served as a , contrasting his club form and setting the stage for greater international contributions in subsequent years.

2010 FIFA World Cup

Mario Gómez was selected for 's 23-man squad for the in , where he served as a backup striker to under coach . He featured in five of Germany's seven matches, all as a substitute, accumulating 144 minutes on the pitch across the tournament as the team secured third place. In the group stage, Gómez entered as a substitute in the 74th minute during the 4–0 victory over , contributing to the team's dominant performance without scoring. He also came on in the 88th minute of the 1–0 win against and did not play in the 0–1 loss to , as advanced as group winners. In the round of 16, he replaced Klose in the 72nd minute of the 4–1 triumph over , helping maintain the lead in a match where capitalized on their attacking momentum from Euro 2008. Gómez started his first match of the tournament in the quarterfinal against , playing 88 minutes in Germany's 4–0 rout before being substituted for , showcasing his role in holding up play against a physical defense. He also started the semifinal against , featuring for 80 minutes in the 0–1 defeat, where his physical presence was noted for challenging the Spanish backline despite the loss. Gómez was rested for the third-place match, a 3–2 win against . Although Gómez did not score in the tournament, his contributions were praised for providing a strong physical option against robust defenses, complementing Klose's movement. Post-tournament, his involvement in Germany's successful run solidified his reputation as a viable successor to the aging Klose for future international campaigns.

UEFA Euro 2012

Mario Gómez was a key figure in Germany's flawless qualification campaign for , where the team won all 10 group matches to top with 30 points. He featured in 8 appearances, scoring 6 goals, making him Germany's second-highest scorer behind . His contributions were crucial in securing vital wins, including a brace in the 2–1 victory over on 3 June 2011, where his 44th-minute opener and 90th-minute winner preserved Germany's perfect record despite Austria's equalizer. Gómez also netted in matches against , , and , helping Germany clinch qualification early with a 6–2 rout of on 6 2011, though he was rested for that fixture. At the UEFA Euro 2012 tournament in Poland and Ukraine, Gómez delivered an outstanding performance, starting in four of Germany's five matches as they advanced to the semi-finals. He opened the scoring in the group stage opener against Portugal on 9 June 2012, heading in a Mesut Özil corner in the 79th minute for a 1–0 win that set a strong tone for the campaign. In the second group match against the Netherlands on 13 June 2012, Gómez scored twice in a 2–1 victory—first tapping in after a Stefan Reuter cross in the 39th minute, then spinning past a defender for a clinical finish in the 59th—earning praise for his movement and finishing. He came off the bench in the 66th minute during the 2–1 win over Denmark on 17 June 2012, before starting and playing the full 90 minutes in the quarter-final against Greece on 22 June 2012, contributing to a 4–2 triumph without adding to his tally. However, Gómez was an unused substitute in the semi-final loss to Italy on 28 June 2012, as coach Joachim Löw opted for Klose up front in the 1–2 defeat. Gómez's three goals across three matches tied him for the tournament's top scorer, underscoring his clinical presence as a target man and helping score 10 goals en route to the last four. His form built on a prolific 2011–12 club season with Bayern Munich, where he scored 26 goals, but was interrupted briefly by a left knee ligament injury sustained on 23 March 2012 during a league match against ; he recovered in time for the tournament. Post-tournament, an ankle injury required surgery in August 2012, sidelining him for several weeks at the start of the 2012–13 season and highlighting his recurring fitness challenges.

2014 FIFA World Cup

Despite a difficult 2013–14 season at , where injuries limited him to 26 appearances and 5 goals across all competitions, Mario Gómez demonstrated improving form in the latter stages, including scoring in the round of 16 against Juventus in 2014. However, national team coach excluded him from the 30-man provisional squad for the , announced on 8 May 2014, and he was not among the final 23 players selected. Löw justified the decision by emphasizing tactical considerations, stating that the team's strategy required faster, more dynamic forwards capable of pressing high and contributing to build-up play, roles better suited to players like and rather than Gómez, whose traditional target-man style was perceived as lacking sufficient pace. Additionally, Löw highlighted Gómez's ongoing fitness issues and limited recent playing time as key factors in the omission. In the qualification campaign for the tournament, Gómez featured in 9 matches for , contributing 4 goals as the team topped with a perfect record. His last international appearance prior to the came in a friendly against on 14 August 2013 (3–3 draw), where he came on as a substitute but did not score. The snub generated widespread surprise among fans and pundits, given Gómez's proven goal-scoring record of 25 goals in 59 caps and his role in previous major tournaments. In response, Gómez issued a statement expressing deep disappointment—"a call by the manager which hurts"—while affirming his support for the squad and focusing on personal recovery to regain his place in the future. ultimately triumphed in the tournament, defeating 1–0 in the final on 13 July 2014, with Götze scoring the decisive extra-time goal.

UEFA Euro 2016

Following Miroslav Klose's retirement after the , Mario Gómez was included in Germany's 23-man squad for as an experienced depth option in the striker position, bringing his international pedigree and recent club form from to complement younger forwards like and . He trained with the team throughout the tournament, providing rotational support amid minor injury concerns in the forward line, such as those affecting Götze. Gómez remained an unused substitute in Germany's opening 2–0 group stage win over on 12 June 2016 and the subsequent 0–0 draw with on 16 June, as coach opted for a fluid attacking setup without a traditional No. 9. His first start came in the final match against on 21 June 2016, where he scored the decisive goal in the 30th minute—his 30th for Germany—to secure a 1–0 victory and top the group. In the round of 16 against on 26 June 2016, Gómez started and scored in the 43rd minute during a 3–0 win. This brief resurgence contrasted with his exclusion from the 2014 squad due to prior injury issues. Gómez retained his starting role in the quarter-final against on 2 July 2016, playing 72 minutes in a tense 1–1 draw that won 6–5 on penalties to advance. However, he suffered a torn during the match, forcing his substitution for and ruling him out of the semi-final 0–2 loss to hosts on 7 July. With three appearances and two goals, his contribution underscored his value as emergency cover but was cut short by injury. Post-tournament, Gómez hinted at openness to continuing his international career, citing his renewed form and desire for more major tournament involvement, though his appearances remained limited thereafter.

2018 FIFA World Cup

Gómez was included in Joachim Löw's final 23-man squad for the in , marking his second appearance at the tournament after participating in 2010. At 32 years old, he was the second-oldest player in the team behind , selected for his experience and recent resurgence in form at , where he had scored 14 goals to help the club avoid relegation in the season. However, Löw opted for a younger attacking profile led by , limiting Gómez's role amid the coach's tactical shift toward pace and dynamism in the forward line. Gómez made just one appearance during the group stage, entering as a 76th-minute substitute for Werner in 's opener against on 17 June at the in . The veteran striker played the final 14 minutes but could not prevent a 1–0 defeat, as Hirving Lozano's early goal stood despite 's dominance in possession. He remained an unused substitute in the subsequent Group F matches—a 2–1 win over on 23 June and a 0–2 loss to on 27 June—as suffered a humiliating group-stage elimination, finishing bottom with three points and conceding three goals while scoring only two. This marked the defending champions' earliest exit since 1938, prompting widespread criticism of Löw's strategies and squad selection. In the aftermath of the disappointing campaign, Gómez announced his retirement from international duty on 5 August 2018, bringing an end to an 11-year tenure with the national team. He concluded his career with 78 caps and 31 goals, the latter figure placing him fifth on the country's all-time scoring list at the time. Gómez explained that the decision would allow him to devote full attention to his club commitments at , stating, "I want to give everything for VfB and not split my focus anymore." His followed a similar announcement by teammate and came amid a period of reflection for the German federation following the failure.

Style of play and personal life

Style of play

Mario Gómez primarily operated as a centre-forward, embodying the classic target man role with exceptional hold-up play that allowed him to link midfield and attack effectively. His physical presence, standing at 1.89 meters, made him a dominant force in the air, where he frequently won duels through precise timing and leaping ability, contributing to his reputation as a reliable aerial threat. Gómez's clinical finishing was a hallmark of his game, with a career goal conversion rate hovering around 20%, peaking at 29.5% during his prolific 2010–11 season at Bayern Munich where he netted 28 Bundesliga goals from 95 shots. His positioning inside the penalty area was instinctive, often arriving unmarked to convert crosses or rebounds with powerful shots, showcasing his poacher's instinct rather than elaborate skill. Despite these strengths, Gómez's style had notable limitations, particularly his limited pace and dribbling ability, which restricted his involvement in transitions or one-on-one situations. He was not a skillful player in terms of ball control or creativity, often relying on service rather than individual flair, and his work rate was occasionally questioned in build-up phases. Later in his career, especially post-injuries around 2012–13, he struggled against high-pressing defenses that disrupted his positioning and limited his opportunities in the box. Tactically, Gómez thrived in counter-attacking systems that exploited his finishing and hold-up skills, as seen under at Bayern Munich in 2011–13, where he served as the focal point in a 4-2-3-1 formation, benefiting from quick transitions and crosses from wingers like and . His physicality drew comparisons to , another tall, robust striker who excelled through presence and opportunism rather than speed. Over time, Gómez evolved from a pure poacher during his peak 2009–11 years—scoring 58 goals across all competitions in the 2009–10 and 2010–11 seasons—to adapting to deeper roles as an off-striker later at Fiorentina and , dropping to receive the ball and facilitate play amid declining mobility.

Personal life

Mario Gómez married his longtime partner, German model Carina Wanzung, in a civil ceremony in Munich on July 22, 2016. The couple, who began dating in late 2012, welcomed their first child, son Levi, in May 2018. In February 2021, Wanzung gave birth to twin daughters, bringing the family's total to three children; Gómez described the family as "overjoyed" and noted that all were doing well. The family maintains a low public profile, with Gómez emphasizing family as a priority following his playing career. During his time with Bayern Munich from 2009 to 2015, Gómez resided in Munich, where he and Wanzung later held their wedding. Earlier in his career, while playing for VfB Stuttgart, he built a home in his hometown of Unlingen in Baden-Württemberg as a place for relaxation amid professional demands. After retiring in 2020 following a stint back at Stuttgart, Gómez returned to his roots in Baden-Württemberg, aligning with his long-standing ties to the region where he was born and raised. Gómez has engaged in philanthropy by donating signed memorabilia for charity auctions benefiting children in need. In 2019, as part of VfB Stuttgart's VfBfairplay initiative with United Charity, he contributed his worn match-worn jersey from a Bundesliga game, which was auctioned to support aid for disadvantaged youth. Similar efforts included a framed, signed VfB jersey auctioned in his honor upon retirement, with proceeds directed to children's welfare programs. These contributions reflect his commitment to causes aiding vulnerable children, though he has kept such involvement relatively private. Born to a German mother, Christel Roth, and a Spanish father, José Gómez García, from the village of Albuñán in province, Gómez holds dual German-Spanish citizenship and maintains connections to his paternal heritage in . He is fluent in German and Spanish, with proficiency in English and basic Italian acquired during his time at Fiorentina.

Post-playing career

Broadcasting and media work

Following his retirement from professional football in June 2020, Mario Gómez transitioned into broadcasting and media work, leveraging his experience as a prolific striker to provide analysis on matches and tactics. From the 2021/22 season, Gómez served as a pundit for Amazon Prime Video's coverage of the UEFA Champions League, joining the expert team that included Matthias Sammer, Kim Kulig, and referee Wolfgang Stark. He contributed pre- and post-match analysis, focusing on attacking play and player positioning, for two seasons until the end of 2022/23, after which he departed the role to prioritize his executive duties at Red Bull Soccer. Gómez's commentary was noted for its depth and authenticity, offering a grounded perspective from a former forward while avoiding the provocative style of some ex-players like ; in interviews, he emphasized delivering substantive insights over "soundbites." This approach earned praise for making complex tactical elements accessible, particularly in discussions of striker roles and finishing under pressure. Beyond television, Gómez appeared as a guest on the podcast Mind Set Win in February 2023, where he explored mental resilience and in high-stakes football scenarios, drawing from his international career. During 2020–2022, he balanced these media commitments with early scouting responsibilities at , marking a full-time shift into public-facing shortly after his playing days ended.

Executive roles

In January 2022, Mario joined Soccer International as , a role in which he oversees talent identification, scouting, and development strategies across the organization's global network of clubs, including , , , and . His responsibilities encompass bridging football operations with commercial aspects, formulating youth development initiatives, and facilitating player transfers to ensure alignment with Red Bull's high-pressing, data-informed playing philosophy. has particularly emphasized expanding the organization's presence in the United States market, leveraging ties with through initiatives like international youth tours and recruitment pipelines to tap into emerging American talent. Under Gómez's oversight, RB Leipzig achieved significant success, including their 2023 DFB-Pokal victory, which marked the club's second consecutive German Cup win and highlighted the effectiveness of Red Bull's integrated scouting and development model. In December 2024, Gómez extended his contract with Red Bull Soccer until 2028, solidifying his long-term commitment while maintaining his base in Munich to facilitate coordination across European operations. This extension came amid the appointment of Jürgen Klopp as Global Head of Soccer at Red Bull starting January 2025, under whom Gómez continues to serve in his technical director capacity. In late 2024, Red Bull entered a partnership with Paris FC, with Gómez appointed as the primary liaison and "face" of the organization for the French club, supporting its development within the multi-club model. Gómez's executive philosophy centers on data-driven processes to identify versatile, adaptable players, combined with an emphasis on building mental resilience drawn from his own playing career experiences with overcoming injuries and performance slumps. In early 2025, his contributions had drawn attention from , where he was reportedly monitored as a potential candidate for a strategic board position amid discussions on restructuring the club's sporting leadership, though as of November 2025, no changes have been confirmed.

Career statistics and honours

Club statistics

Mario Gómez made 544 appearances in his club career across all competitions, scoring 284 goals and providing 72 assists. These figures encompass his time at (both spells), Bayern Munich, , , and , excluding reserve team appearances.

VfB Stuttgart

Gómez's longest association was with , where he played 230 matches over two spells (2003–2009 and 2017–2020), scoring 110 goals and recording 30 assists. His contributions included key performances in the and , with notable seasons like 2006–07 (14 goals and 7 assists in the league) and 2008–09 (24 league goals). Injury-affected seasons, such as 2018–19, limited his playtime.
CompetitionAppearancesGoalsAssists
Total23011030

Bayern Munich

At Bayern Munich from 2009 to 2013, Gómez appeared in 174 matches, netting 113 goals and 26 assists. He was the top scorer in 2010–11 with 28 league goals, contributing to 39 goals across all competitions that season. His tenure included three titles and strong showings in the .
CompetitionAppearancesGoalsAssists
Total17411326

ACF Fiorentina

During his 2013–2015 stint at in , Gómez played 47 matches, scoring 14 goals and providing 6 assists. Despite injury challenges, he had impactful moments, such as scoring twice in a match against .
CompetitionAppearancesGoalsAssists
Total47146

VfL Wolfsburg

Gómez joined in 2016, making 52 appearances, with 19 goals and 4 assists before his transfer to Beşiktaş. He scored a in the during his time there, helping the team in domestic competitions.
CompetitionAppearancesGoalsAssists
Total52194

Beşiktaş JK

On loan at in 2015–2016, Gómez featured in 41 matches in the and , scoring 28 goals and 6 assists. He set a club record for a foreign player with 26 league goals, leading the scoring charts.
CompetitionAppearancesGoalsAssists
Total41286

VfB Stuttgart II (Reserves)

Gómez played 43 matches for VfB Stuttgart's reserve team in the Regionalliga Süd, scoring 21 goals with no recorded assists. These appearances were primarily early in his career (2003–2005).
CompetitionAppearancesGoalsAssists
Total43210

International statistics

Mario Gómez represented the national team from 2007 to 2018, accumulating 78 caps and scoring 31 goals during his senior international career. His debut came on 2 February 2007 in a 1–1 friendly draw against , where he entered as a substitute. Gómez scored his first international goal on 8 June 2008 in a 2–0 group stage victory over . His final appearance was on 27 June 2018 in a 2–0 group stage loss to , where he played one minute as a substitute. The last goal of his international tenure was netted on 21 June 2016 in a 1–0 group stage win against . Gómez's contributions varied across match types, with a strong scoring record in qualifiers and a notable impact in major tournament finals despite fewer goals in World Cup play. The following table summarizes his appearances and goals by competition category:
Competition CategoryAppearancesGoals
Friendlies268
Qualifiers (World Cup and UEFA Euro)2813
Major Tournaments (Finals)2410
Total7831
These figures are compiled from official match records, highlighting his efficiency as a striker in competitive fixtures. In major tournaments, Gómez featured prominently for across three UEFA European Championships and two FIFA World Cups. At , he made 5 appearances and scored 3 goals, including the opener against and a strike in the 3–2 quarter-final win over . In the , he appeared in 6 matches (4 as substitute, 2 as starter) but did not score, contributing to 's third-place finish. At , where he shared the top scorer title, Gómez played 3 matches and netted 3 goals, including a late winner against and a brace versus the . He was absent from the due to injury. In , he recorded 3 appearances and 1 goal, the decisive strike against that advanced from the group stage. Finally, at the , Gómez made 3 substitute appearances with no goals as exited in the group stage. At youth level, Gómez excelled for Germany's U21 side, earning 25 caps and scoring 21 goals between 2007 and 2009, including a standout performance at the 2009 UEFA European Under-21 Championship where he tallied 7 goals to win the top scorer award.

Club

VfB Stuttgart

  • Bundesliga: 2006–07

Bayern Munich

  • Bundesliga: 2009–10, 2012–13
  • DFB-Pokal: 2009–10, 2012–13
  • UEFA Champions League: 2012–13

Beşiktaş

  • Süper Lig: 2015–16
  • Süper Lig top scorer: 2015–16

International (Germany)

  • UEFA European Under-21 Championship: 2009
  • FIFA World Cup third place: 2010
  • UEFA European Championship runner-up: 2008

Individual

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