Mario Götze (born 3 June 1992) is a German footballer who plays as an attacking midfielder for Borussia Dortmund in the German Bundesliga. He primarily plays as an attacking midfielder and a right winger. Götze is considered to be an up-and-coming, potential world class player due to his speed, technical skill, play-making abilities and creativity. German Football Association's technical director Matthias Sammer called him "one of the best talents that we've ever had".