Player 56 Mario Gomez (Germany)

Name: Mario Gomez
Age: 28
National Team:  Germany
Team: Fiorentina
Position: Striker

Description of his Game:  Gomez is 6'2" but his strength makes him appear like a larger player.  In a breakaway, he can easily overpower defenders with his power and speed.  He also has great balance when running with the ball. Furthermore, he is commonly regarded as someone who constantly positions himself well.
 

Mario Gomez's Highlights: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RlI9qDlUEXM

Career News: When Stuttgart became champions in 2006–07, Gómez contributed 14 goals and seven assists at the age of 21 and was selected as German Footballer of the Year.

Interesting Personal Facts:  Gómez is of German-Spanish descent — his father, José "Pepe" Gómez García, is Spanish from Albunan, Granada, and his mother, Christel Roth, is German. He has dual citizenship and opted to play for the German national team.   Outspoken about various social issues, Gomez has stated that he believes gay players should be open about their sexuality and thinks that "they would play as if they had been liberated."

Upcoming Matches Where You Can See Him Play:

Germany's National Team, First Round Games in Brazil 2014

June 16th - Germany vs. Portugal

June 21st - Germany vs. Ghana
June 26th -Germany vs. USA

Schedule:  http://www.fifa.com/worldcup/teams/team=43948/matches.html

Fiorentina (Italian League)
Schedule:http://en.violachannel.tv/