Mesut Ozil is one of the finest players of his generation and was adored almost universally in his prime, but found himself banned from his former club reportedly due to his political affiliations.
Ozil retired from football two years ago, last on the books at Basaksehir in Turkey, having starred for Fenerbahce, Arsenal, Real Madrid and Werder Bremen in a storied career at the top.
Among the honours the German international has in a burst trophy cabinet are a World Cup, LaLiga title, German Cup, four FA Cups, two Community Shields, a Spanish Super Cup, Copa Del Rey, as well as being named 2014-15 German footballer of the year.