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Mezut Ozil names his dream XI; leaves out Lionel Messi

Mezut Ozil and former Arsenal manager, Arsene Wenger

Arsenal star Mezut Ozil has left out six-time Ballon d’Or winner Lionel Messi in his dream world XI.

The Germany international has played with many great players in a career which has seen him play in Germany, Spain and England.

The 31-year-old engaged in a Q&A session with his fans on Twitter and was asked to name his dream XI.

Surprisingly, he picked most of his former Real Madrid teammates, while naming just one former Arsenal teammate.

Ozil also left out Barcelona superstar but had Cristiano Ronaldo and Ricardo Kaka in his dream line-up.

Below is Ozil’s dream XI:

Iker Casillas

Philippe Lahm

Sergio Ramos

Jerome Boateng

Marcelo

Xabi Alonso

Santi Cazorla

Angel Di Maria

Ricardo Kaka

Cristiano Ronaldo

Karim Benzema