Götzeus
Mario Götze/Marco Reus
Borussia Dortmund's golden boys were inseparable best friends whose partnership was shattered when Götze defected to Bayern Munich — then injured Reus missed the 2014 World Cup final where Götze scored the winner and dedicated it to him. Football RPF's defining ship runs on that betrayal-and-devotion whiplash. Their later Dortmund reunion gave writers the second act they craved.
What is Götzeus?
Götzeus is the fan-given name for the romantic pairing of Mario Götze and Marco Reus from Football RPF. With over 3,000 works on Archive of Our Own, it's one of the most popular ships in the fandom.
Why fans love Götzeus
He scored the World Cup winner and pointed it at the best friend watching from home — football wrote the fic first.
Most Popular Götzeus Fanfics
The highest-rated Götzeus stories on AO3, ranked by kudos.
How Thomas Won 1000 Euros: The Journey
Completeby soccerislove
Romance is in the air, bets are made, and Germany NT is the most wonderful, insane family that has ever existed. They also happen to be 1000% done with Schweinski.In other words, Germany NT's journey through World Cup 2014.
The German National Team on Facebook
Completeby youllneverwalcologne
The one where Basti and Lukas never stop posting Selfies, Mesut is the King of CandyCrush, Manuel has an obsessive relationship with Nutella, Thomas is ALWAYS online and Jogi posts inspirational quotes...or:what happens when the entire German NT is on Facebook, preparing for the World Cup 2014.
Another Plane of Shambles
by fipsareyougay
Thomas: alright dickheads we've got a GROUP CHAT nowThomas: it took us long enough but we're all united nowJerome: mein gott don't say that thomasThomas: here's a safe place where we can send pics of manu conceding xxxManu: No the fuck we can'tMats: *image*Manu: Oh fuck offThomas: NEUER THE WALL***c
While our blood's still young
Completeby whimsicule
Mario has just left. It's probably not the best time for Marco to realise that he's in love with his best friend.
This Could Be Us
Completeby ascience
Mario gets hit during a match but he comes out totally fine, he even remembers the fact that Marco is his boyfriend.The only problem is, Marco isn't.Or:Marco runs his fingers through his hair.“I mean, Mario apparently was hit so hard he was sent into a parallel universe where we’re dating which woul
Down dust and pine cone tracks
Completeby whimsicule
Marco spends his retirement running away until he can't anymore.
here's to us (to now and forever)
Completeby tjhammond
Three times Mario falls asleep on Marco (and one time Marco falls asleep on Mario).Also known as Thomas Is Completely Oblivious To Who's Sleeping With Who And Yet He Still Bets On Relationships.
Hate To See Your Heart Break
Completeby orphan_account
“What's gotten into you lately, Robert?” Mats asked him with a puzzled, yet worried expression. Robert bit his lip sheepishly, then shook his head. “I don't know, Mats. I really don’t.” He answered, doing his best to hide the guilt he felt swirling inside him. His team mate looked a little less than
drabbles
Completeby Bananasplit86
A series of drabbles collected from my Tumblr prompt posts.Pairings will vary and be updated.MOST RECENT:C62 - C63 - Christoph Kramer / Leon GoretzkaC64 - C65 - Christoph Kramer / Manuel NeuerC66 - Jonas Hofmann / Marco ReusC67 - Granit Xhaka / Thorgan HazardC68 - Julian Draxler / Matze Ginter / Eri
i wear your heart on my sleeve (it's written on my wrist)
Completeby omnia_sol
written for the prompt: "any players from the german nt; the trope where you have the name of your soulmate written on your wrist in the handwriting of your soulmate!"--it’s supposed to be a momentous occasion; all those years of wishing, waiting and wondering coming to a head the moment you turn 18
Burning Sting
by orphan_account
Mats, Marco and Lewy form the famous boyband from Dortmund, the Burning Sting. Mario and Benni are crazy fanboys who are getting on the nerves of poor Jerome who has never had interest in the life of inaccessible stars. But what's gonna happen when the band moves to the boys' town to record their ne
UEFA High
by juanssotos
UEFA High School: A school in Washington, DC, specifically for the children of ambassadors and diplomats working in the capital. These are the hijinks they get up to. Also, don't ask what UEFA stands for.Last chapter summary: Leo and co tour some colleges.
Chaos im Gruppenchat [Fußballer]
by xxSissysRosexx
Manuel Neuer und Thomas Müller gründen eine Whatsapp-Gruppe mit einigen anderen deutschen Fußballern. Was der Grund dafür ist und wer alles dabei ist? Findet es selbst heraus in Chaos im Gruppenchat.
The Second Most Important Thing
by brucebannerisms
Chronological exploration of the origins of Götzeus.It begins shortly after Marco joins Dortmund.Currently writing about: January 2013
Instant Parents - The Die Mannschaft Chaos
by FootballerInDreams
Joachim Löw wished for something for the sake of his team. He gets it and the team...a bit too much.
Complicated love
Completeby Bayerngirl19
AU Mario is a 15 year old school boy, Marco is a 20 year old college drop out even though the relationship is complicated and everyone is trying to break them up Marco and Mario are determined to keep it going.** ABANDONED **
walking on sunshine (i can see your halo)
Completeby vulcanisticsarchive
It’s Philipp who sets the whole thing in motion when he walks over to Bastian’s desk at work and asks, “So, are you still looking for a date for your brother’s wedding?” (also known as that au where Lukas and Bastian are fake dating and everybody is an enabler.)
the feeling of a lightning strike
Completeby caravanslost
Coffee-shop AU. Twelve days, eleven coffees, different sides of the counter, and two people too shy to make the first move.
The anchor to my ship in storm
Completeby tenshi6
Thomas suffers a serious injury during the World Cup Finals. Mario is an intern at the hospital. He helps Thomas with his struggles and soon they become good friends. But is it just friendship they both feel?
Mario the mother
Completeby Bayerngirl19
This story is about Mario, his pregnancy and his daughter.** The story isn't in order because of the requests coming in at different times but once the story is complete i'll arrange them **
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What does Götzeus mean?
Götzeus is the ship name (portmanteau or nickname) for the pairing of Mario Götze and Marco Reus. It's used by fans to tag and search for fanfiction featuring this relationship.
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