The career of Mesut Özil has seemed to plateau at Arsenal as he's struggled with injuries and figuring out his role, but he remains an ambitious player.

Özil has rediscovered his form in 2015.

"Should I continue to improve myself and stay healthy, I want to get my hands on the Ballon d'Or in the upcoming years," the Germany international told Sport Bild. "I am convinced that it can work out. I am headed in the right direction.

"I am a world champion and play at a top club in the Premier League. It's far more physical here [England] than in Spain or in the Bundesliga. I constantly have bruises, but it only makes me stronger, and physically I feel better than ever before."