Getting to know...

Who is the most stylish player at Spurs?

"A lot of players here have a good style but Madders would definitely be up there!"

Who was your football idol growing up?

"I started playing at Stuttgart when I was young and so my idol then was Mario Gomez, who was the striker there at the time. Stuttgart won the league with him up front and he scored a lot of goals to help them be successful."

Who makes you laugh?

"Fraser is a funny guy, he’s a real joker. I think we have a lot of guys who are sometimes loud and like to have a laugh but Fraser is the main one."

Who is your favourite actor?

"That is quite difficult. I like the new generation like Tom Holland but also the older guys like The Rock and Kevin Hart. It is tough as there are a lot of good actors out there."

Where in the world would you most like to visit?

"I like America a lot, I’ve been three or four times to Los Angeles and New York, both very nice. But somewhere I would like to go is Australia and New Zealand. It’s difficult when you go to places as a footballer, you don’t get to see and do much so I would like to go to these places as a tourist."

Where do you keep your medals/shirts/memorabilia?

"When I was a child, I had all my stuff in my room, but these days I don’t really have much out on display, only the important pieces. I have got a duplicate of the Champions League trophy in my house and the medal as well. I have shirts too but not on the walls, maybe later when my house is finished I will put them up."

Where do you go when you need to relax?

"Good question. I like to just relax at home but also it’s nice sometimes to go out and play a bit of golf. If I go on holiday, I like to go to Majorca."

Where do you like to visit in London?

"I like Battersea Park a lot and also the centre of the city, areas like Kensington and Mayfair."

How do you overcome personal setbacks in your career?

"There have been so many! In the end you do get used to dealing with setbacks and you have your way of coping with them. I think it’s important to not look at the media too much if you are going through a tough time and also don’t blame yourself too much. In our business it is usual to have ups and downs and this is something you have to try to deal with."

How do you like your eggs in the morning?

"I like an omelette with ham, peppers and sometimes onions."

How many times have you played for your country's senior side?

"I have played for Germany 57 times. It is always a proud moment and a pleasure to play for your country. It’s something that only happens a few times each season which makes it more special as well."

How would you change your past, if you could?

"Honestly, I would leave it like this. I’ve had good moments and bad moments and you can only learn from the bad times. A life with only good moments would make it even worse if you did have a bad spell. I think ups and downs help you to grow as a person, that’s why I wouldn’t change anything."

What is your favourite meal?

"For me it would be schnitzel with fries."

What is something you’ve always wanted to learn?

"Probably languages. I’m a bit better at English now and I think my teachers at school would be proud of me, but I would love to learn Spanish as well as it is a language that you could use a lot around the world."

What were your first pair of football boots?

"I think it was a pair of the Nike Total 90s but it was a long time ago!"

What do you remember about your Spurs debut?

"It was a very good moment for me, in a big stadium at Old Trafford against Manchester United. It was really nice, I enjoyed it a lot and it’s always great when you can pull on the new jersey for the first time and play with your new team-mates."

When did you last get a haircut?

"Two weeks ago now I think - I have to go and get it done this week!"

When did you last visit your home town?

"Quite a long time ago now, a few months probably since I was last in Stuttgart. My parents have come to visit me the last few times so I didn’t need to go and of course, my friends there are all working so if I did go, there wouldn’t be too much for me to do, so it has been a while."

When was the last time you wore a tie?

"I’m not sure if I have ever worn a tie! We didn’t wear them at school because we didn’t have uniforms, we could go in casual clothes, and when I have been at weddings and things, I just left my shirt open. So, never!"

When are you at your happiest?

"When I’m out there on the pitch playing football and when I am with my family and friends."