Götze talks Frankfurt form, central role and adapting with age
Mario Götze says he still enjoys football greatly at 34 and wants to help Eintracht Frankfurt regain form after the international break. He explained that he feels most comfortable in central midfield, whether as a six, eight or ten, and that his role has become more defensive with age. Frankfurt have five points from four games and face RB Leipzig, Cologne and Borussia Dortmund next.
Mario Götze, now 34, is among the oldest members of Eintracht Frankfurt’s squad and describes himself as still greatly enjoying this stage of his career. He wants to help the club recover its form once the international window ends.
Frankfurt have collected five points from four league matches. Götze says he is happiest in central midfield, whether used as a six, eight or ten, and notes that his role has shifted toward more defensive duties as he has aged. In a friendly against Eintracht Braunschweig, he featured in defensive midfield next to Robin Koch. Upcoming opponents include RB Leipzig, Cologne and Borussia Dortmund.
Götze’s reflections on aging, adaptation and central-midfield roles may resonate with older athletes and fans navigating their own changing capacities. His experience could also influence Frankfurt’s younger players, while the club’s upcoming results may shape supporter mood and local matchday culture. Any broader social effect would likely remain modest and largely confined to football audiences, though visible role models who speak openly about reinvention can still offer encouragement beyond sport.