Mario Götze's Success and Achievements in Timeline

By Popular Timelines Editorial Team · Updated: October 23, 2025

A success timeline featuring the most significant achievements of Mario Götze.

Mario Götze is a German professional footballer currently playing for Eintracht Frankfurt in the Bundesliga. Primarily an attacking or central midfielder, he's also versatile, capable of playing as a winger or false nine. Götze is known for his technical skills, agility, and playmaking abilities.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements Success & Recognition

October 1954: First Goal for Germany

On 10 August 2011, Götze scored his first goal for Germany against Brazil, becoming the joint-youngest goalscorer for the Germany national team in the post-war era along with Klaus Stürmer, who scored on debut against France on 16 October 1954.

1966: 2014 FIFA World Cup Participation

In the World Cup final against Argentina, German Manager Joachim Löw substituted 36-year-old Miroslav Klose after 88 minutes with Götze and told him, "Show the world you are better than Messi and can decide the World Cup." Götze scored the only goal of the match in the 113th minute, controlling André Schürrle's cross on his chest before volleying the ball into the net, giving Germany their fourth World Cup. He became the first substitute to score a World Cup winning goal, and the youngest player to score in a World Cup Final since fellow German Wolfgang Weber in 1966, who was also 22. Götze was also named the Man of the Match.

2010: Bundesliga Title

In 2010, Mario Götze won the Bundesliga title.

August 2011: First Goal for Germany

On 10 August 2011, Götze scored his first goal for Germany against Brazil, becoming the joint-youngest goalscorer for the Germany national team in the post-war era.

2011: Bundesliga and DFB-Pokal double

In 2011, Mario Götze won the Bundesliga and DFB-Pokal double.

2012: Recognition as a Top Talent

In 2012, Franz Beckenbauer spoke about Götze, along with Marco Reus, saying, "...as a classic duo there is nobody better than the prolific Götze and Reus."

2012: Won Bundesliga and DFB-Pokal with Dortmund

In 2012, Götze won the Bundesliga with Borussia Dortmund, who set a Bundesliga record for most points in a season with 81. He also won the DFB-Pokal with Dortmund against Bayern Munich, finishing the season with seven goals in all competitions.

2014: 2014 FIFA World Cup Participation

In 2014, Götze contributed four goals in FIFA World Cup qualifying and was named in Germany's squad for the tournament finals, scoring in the match against Ghana.

2014: Scored Winning Goal in FIFA World Cup Final

In 2014, Götze scored the winning goal in the 2014 FIFA World Cup final.

2014: Included in FIFA Ballon d'Or Shortlist

On 28 October 2014, FIFA announced that Götze was included in the 23-man shortlist for 2014 FIFA Ballon d'Or.

July 2017: Return to the Field After Illness

On 14 July 2017, Götze returned to the field after an absence due to metabolic illness, playing in a friendly match where Dortmund defeated Urawa Reds 3–2.

August 2017: First Start After Seven Months

In August 2017, specifically on the 19th, Götze made his first start in seven months for Dortmund in a Bundesliga match against VfL Wolfsburg, which they won 3-0. He assisted a goal during the match. Dortmund's coach Peter Bosz hailed Götze's performance.

February 2019: 50th Bundesliga Goal

On 9 February 2019, Götze scored his 50th Bundesliga goal in a 3–3 draw with Hoffenheim, also extending his record of never having lost a match in which he scored to 43 matches.

2019: 200th Competitive Appearance for Dortmund

In 2019, during the opening day of the Bundesliga campaign, Götze made his 200th competitive appearance for Dortmund as a substitute in a 5–1 win over Augsburg.