9 Most Overrated Players In World Football Right Now

2. Mesut Ozil

During his Real Madrid days, Ozil was a fantastic player, weaving his magic and creating more goals than any other player in Europe over several years. He was one of the world's best attacking midfielders. When he moved to Arsenal in 2013, it was seen as a signing that would take Arsene Wenger's side to the next level, with many calling him their new Dennis Bergkamp. It hasn't worked out like that though. The 26-year-old has simply not hit his former heights at the Emirates, barring a good first few games, looking unimaginative in possession, showing little influence and giving off a poor on-pitch demeanour. The Arsenal faithful will desperately try and tell you that 'he's a subtle player who does things you don't notice' and that 'he's so much better when Olivier Giroud is fit' but they need to accept the facts. He's been a stinker of a signing so far, considering how good he can be. It's hard to think of a single game in which the Germany international has been far and away the best player on the pitch, having the kind of impact on a game that new signing Alexis Sanchez is having week in, week out. If you're that good, you should stand out regardless of whether you're being played in your best position or not- another excuse Arsenal supporters use. Even at this summer's World Cup he was easily Germany's least effective attack-minded player, hovering on the periphery of games. Ozil was not overrated in the slightest during his Madrid days- if anything he wasn't appreciated enough- but there can be no doubting that, during his time in England, he has been horribly over-hyped despite his turgid performances at the Emirates.