Football RPF

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.

3,000 works

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.

1

How Thomas Won 1000 Euros: The Journey

Complete

by 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.

825 kudos 74,327 words ~298 min read Teen And Up Audiences
Germany NT - Freeform various Arsenal players various Bayern Munich players
2

The German National Team on Facebook

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by 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.

727 kudos 2,514 words ~11 min read General Audiences
Humor the boys being silly on facebook müller talks a lot
3

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

652 kudos 622,865 words ~2492 min read Not Rated
Group chat Fluff and Angst Humor
4

While our blood's still young

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by 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.

614 kudos 20,308 words ~82 min read Not Rated
5

This Could Be Us

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by 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

554 kudos 6,733 words ~27 min read Teen And Up Audiences
Fluff Temporary Amnesia Borussia Dortmund
6

Down dust and pine cone tracks

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by whimsicule

Marco spends his retirement running away until he can't anymore.

497 kudos 33,029 words ~133 min read Teen And Up Audiences
Retirement Coming Out Future Fic
7

here's to us (to now and forever)

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by 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.

451 kudos 1,672 words ~7 min read Teen And Up Audiences
Fluff this is literally just a pile of fluff I can't believe I actually wrote this
8

Hate To See Your Heart Break

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by 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

432 kudos 59,186 words ~237 min read Mature
Borussia Dortmund Football | Soccer German Football
9

drabbles

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by 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

402 kudos 22,322 words ~90 min read Mature
Drabble Collection Based on a Tumblr Post
10

i wear your heart on my sleeve (it's written on my wrist)

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by 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

393 kudos 2,999 words ~12 min read General Audiences
Alternate Universe - College/University Soul Bond the duckie and the pausenclown
11

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

390 kudos 46,361 words ~186 min read Mature
Borussia Dortmund Fanboys - Freeform Boyband
12

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.

389 kudos 87,022 words ~349 min read Teen And Up Audiences
so SO many more ships n characters to be added everyone n they MOM is in this fic im so sorry Alternate Universe - High School
13

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.

346 kudos 127,498 words ~510 min read Not Rated
14

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

344 kudos 39,061 words ~157 min read Mature
Excessive Drinking
15

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.

330 kudos 14,807 words ~60 min read General Audiences
Crack Spells & Enchantments Kids
16

Complicated love

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by 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 **

310 kudos 40,283 words ~162 min read Explicit
Mario is 15 Marco is 20 Tears
17

walking on sunshine (i can see your halo)

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by 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.)

288 kudos 12,000 words ~48 min read General Audiences
Fake/Pretend Relationship Alternate Universe German National Team
18

the feeling of a lightning strike

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by caravanslost

Coffee-shop AU. Twelve days, eleven coffees, different sides of the counter, and two people too shy to make the first move.

285 kudos 6,100 words ~25 min read Teen And Up Audiences
Footy Secret Santa Swearing
19

The anchor to my ship in storm

Complete

by 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?

285 kudos 54,315 words ~218 min read Explicit
Head Injury Sport injury Author's Universe
20

Mario the mother

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by 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 **

280 kudos 31,866 words ~128 min read Explicit
Fluff Fluff and Smut Massage

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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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