Götze was the next big German up and comer. At the age of 22 he was one of the youngest German’s to start for the German national team. He was the star of Borussia Dortmund and earned a massive move to Bundesliga giants, Bayern Munich. At the 2014 World Cup, he scored the winning goal to make Germany champions but where has he been for the last two years?
Myopathy
Mario Götze has unfortunately been diagnosed with a rare muscle disorder known as myopathy. Myopathy is a disease of muscle in which the muscle fibers do not function properly. This results in muscular weakness. Common symptoms include muscle weakness, cramps, stiffness, and tetany. Because of this he cannot run as fast as he used to let alone play at the professional level. It is very unfortunate that such a great player has to cut his career short because of such a dibilitating disease. It is a very hard thing to come back from because the underlying cause has to do with many other physiological problems.
Recovery
It is possible for Götze to eventually come back from this but who knows if he will be able to replicate his former self. I think that a move away to a lower league club would give him a good confidence boost when he is able to play again to remind him of the player he truly is. I also believe that a move out to the wing will offer him some rest from always playing a central role (center mid/striker). As a way to honor Mario Götze I have compiled some highlights of his best moments.
