3. He’s been hitting the gym

Özil has been keeping us up to date with everything from his pet dogs to his charitable efforts via his huge social media following but what caught our attention most has been his dedication to the gym. The Arsenal star has been pumping iron and looks noticeably stronger. There were concerns that he was struggling with the physical nature of the Premier League but the new bulked up Özil could give him an edge against the rough and tumble of top-flight English football. After all Özil does see himself as the king of the jungle, “I see myself as a bit of a Lion,” he said speaking to Fanatik.