Ozil bags 'German player of year' award

Arsenal midfielder Mesut Ozil has been named as the German player of the year for the fourth time in the last five years.

The 27-year-old, who lost the award in 2014 to Real Madrid star Toni Kroos after winning it for three consecutive years, reclaimed the crown following a sensational return of form.

Ozil clinched the title by a comfortable margin over defender Thomas Muller and forward Jonas Hector, goal.com reported.

Ozil, who provided 16 assists and created 87 chances in Europe's top-five leagues this season, appeared in all eight of Germany's internationals this year.