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Mustafi replaced Jerome Boateng at half time against Ghana
The 22-year-old impressed at heart of defence for Sampdoria this season
Was released by David Moyes from Everton in 2012

Published: 16:25 EDT, 21 June 2014 | Updated: 17:57 EDT, 21 June 2014

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Shkodran Mustafi, the defender released by David Moyes while at Everton, picked up his third international cap for Germany as a half time substitute against Ghana.

The 22-year-old replaced Jerome Boateng at half time in Germany's 2-2 draw with Ghana but was part of a back four that looked shaky at times - and the former Everton man was outjumped by Andre Ayew for Ghana's first.

Mustafi has been in impressive form for his club Sampdoria and also appeared for the Germans as a substitute in their opener against Portugal

VIDEO Scroll down for Germany fans go wild for 4-0 victory over Portugal

Everton rejecte: Mustafi makes his second World Cup appearance against Ghana in Fortaleza

Maybe Moyes was right? Mustafi loses out in an aerial battle with Andre Ayew as he scores for Ghana

In action: Skhordan Mustafi (left), challenging Inter's Matteo Kovacic, is in Germany's World Cup squad

Released: Mustafi in an Everton shirt before being released by then-boss David Moyes

Surplus: Moyes - axed as Man United boss last month - deemed Mustafi not good enough for Everton

MUSTAFI FACTFILE

Name: Shkodran Mustafi
Date of birth: April 17, 1992
Place of birth: Bad Hersfeld, Germany
Club: Sampdoria (2012- )
Previous clubs: Hamburg (2006-09), Everton (2009-12)

Mustafi was let go on a free transfer by then-Everton manager Moyes after making just one substitute appearance.

After joining Everton from Hamburg in 2009, centre back Mustafi was a German youth international right through his time at Goodison but made his only appearance as a substitute for Tony Hibbert in a Europa League tie with BATE Borisov.

Moyes was axed by Manchester United towards the end of last season after a dismal campaign at Old Trafford.

Mustafi, who is of Albanian heritage, was part of the side that won the Under 17 World Cup in 2009.

He has been a vital part of the Sampdoria defence this season, making 31 appearances in Serie A, netting one goal.

Despite strong competition from the likes of Arsenal's Per Mertesacker, Mustafi made it into Joachim Low's final squad and has already made two appearances in Brazil.