Mario Gómez: German professional striker, VfB Stuttgart standout and Germany international

Profile of Mario Gómez, German striker born 1985, noted for prolific goalscoring at VfB Stuttgart and 71 caps with 31 goals for Germany. Career overview, key achievements and statistics.

Mario Gómez (born 10 July 1985) is a German professional football striker. He was born in 1985 and developed into one of Germany’s prominent forwards during his playing career; his nationality is German (Germany).

Club career

Gómez came to prominence playing in the German top division for VfB Stuttgart, where he established himself as a reliable goal scorer in the Bundesliga.

International career

He made his debut for the Germany national team in 2007 and was selected for the squad at UEFA Euro 2008. Over the course of his international involvement he accumulated 71 appearances and scored 31 goals for his country.

Summary

Full name: Mario Gómez
Date of birth: 10 July 1985
Position: Striker
Notable teams: VfB Stuttgart (Bundesliga)
International record: 71 caps, 31 goals (for Germany)