Now 31, midfielder Toni Kroos is one of the senior figures in the Germany side that will kick off UEFA EURO 2020.
The German midfielder was part of the Manchester City side which was beaten by Chelsea in the Champions League final last month.
It was this particular game that changed the perception that it was just luck that got Italy to the semi-final of the Euros.
As Mario Gotze turns 29, let us look back at legendary club and international career that featured ups, downs - and plenty of silverware.