On this day — 15 Oct
2 football memories for 15 Oct 2026 — years ago today.
Football moments that fell on 15 Oct across the years.
58 years ago today
Didier Deschamps born (1968)
The legendary French defensive midfielder and manager was born. Deschamps captained France to their first World Cup win in 1998, and exactly 20 years later, managed them to their second.
38 years ago today
Mesut Özil born (1988)
The brilliant German playmaker was born in Gelsenkirchen. Blessed with unmatched vision, Özil was the assist king of Europe during his time at Real Madrid and Arsenal, and helped Germany win the 2014 World Cup.
Sources
- FTZ Today Memory calendar — Second tier source