Athletes born on October 15

Take a focused look at the athletes born on October 15. Dive into curated bios, achievements, and cultural milestones verified by our editors.

• 1988 Mesut Ozil

  Mesut Özil is a German former professional footballer, widely regarded for his technical skills, creativity, and vision as a midfielder. Özil played key roles at major European clubs, most notably Real Madrid and Arsenal, and was an integral part of Germany’s FIFA World Cup-winning squad in 2014. [bio]

• 1989 Anthony Joshua

  British professional boxer and former Olympic champion who is a two-time unified heavyweight world champion, known for his powerful punching...