Career Timeline of Florian Wirtz: Major Achievements and Milestones

From career breakthroughs to professional milestones, explore how Florian Wirtz made an impact.

Florian Wirtz is a highly-regarded German professional footballer. He excels as an attacking midfielder or forward and currently plays for Premier League club Liverpool and the Germany national team. He is considered one of the best attacking midfielders globally.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements

2010: Joined 1. FC Köln Youth Team

In 2010, Florian Wirtz joined the youth team of 1. FC Köln.

January 2020: Signed by Bayer Leverkusen

In January 2020, Wirtz was signed by Bayer Leverkusen. The transfer was controversial due to a perceived violation of a gentleman's agreement.

May 2020: Senior Professional Debut

On 18 May 2020, Wirtz made his senior professional debut for Leverkusen in the Bundesliga, starting against Werder Bremen, becoming Leverkusen's youngest player in the league.

December 2020: Contract Extension with Leverkusen

On 23 December 2020, Wirtz signed a contract extension with Bayer Leverkusen, extending his deal until 2023.

2020: Moved to Bayer Leverkusen

In 2020, Florian Wirtz moved from 1. FC Köln to Bayer Leverkusen and made his first team debut at 17.

January 2021: Scored Winner Against Borussia Dortmund

On 19 January 2021, Florian Wirtz scored the winning goal in the 80th minute of Leverkusen's 2–1 home victory over Borussia Dortmund.

March 2021: First Call-Up to German Senior Team

In March 2021, Wirtz received his first call up to the German senior team from manager Joachim Löw for 2022 FIFA World Cup qualifying matches.

May 2021: Contract Extension Until 2026

On 3 May 2021, Wirtz extended his contract with Leverkusen until 2026, on his 18th birthday.

September 2021: International Debut for Germany

In September 2021, Florian Wirtz debuted for Germany after representing the country at various youth levels.

November 2021: First Player Under 19 to Score 10 Bundesliga Goals

On 28 November 2021, Wirtz became the first player under the age of 19 to score more than ten Bundesliga goals, netting his fifth of the season in a 3–1 win against RB Leipzig.

2021: U21 Championship Victory

In 2021, Wirtz, while playing for the U21 side at the UEFA European Under-21 Championship, scored twice in a 2–1 semi-final victory against the Netherlands as Germany went on to win the tournament.

May 2022: Possible World Cup Inclusion

In May 2022, coach Hansi Flick expressed his willingness to name Wirtz in the final squad for the 2022 FIFA World Cup, though he ultimately missed the tournament due to his ACL injury.

2022: First Call-Up to German Senior Team

In March 2021, Wirtz received his first call up to the German senior team from manager Joachim Löw for 2022 FIFA World Cup qualifying matches.

2022: Liverpool club record fee

On 20 June 2025, Wirtz's transfer represented a club record fee for Liverpool, succeeding Darwin Núñez's move from Benfica in 2022, as well as a potential British record transfer, should the add-ons be activated.

January 2023: Return to Competitive Play

On 22 January 2023, Wirtz played his first competitive match in ten months, coming off the bench in a 3–2 away win over Borussia Mönchengladbach.

October 2023: Goal and Hat-Trick of Assists

On 26 October 2023, Florian Wirtz scored a goal and provided a hat-trick of assists in a 5–1 victory over Qarabağ during the 2023–24 Europa League group stage.

2023: Unbeaten Domestic Double

In 2023, Wirtz played a pivotal role in Leverkusen’s unbeaten domestic double, earning Bundesliga Player of the Season honors and recording 18 goals in 49 appearances.

2023: Sixth most expensive footballer

On 20 June 2025, Wirtz joined Premier League club Liverpool surpassing Enzo Fernández £106.8 million transfer to Chelsea in 2023. He also became the largest transfer in the history of the Bundesliga, replacing Ousmane Dembélé as record holder.

2023: Contract until 2023

On 23 December 2020, Wirtz signed a contract extension with Bayer Leverkusen, extending his deal until 2023.

March 2024: First Senior Goal for Germany

On 23 March 2024, Wirtz scored his first senior goal for Germany seven seconds into a friendly match against France, becoming the second fastest goalscorer in international football history.

April 2024: First Career Hat-Trick and Title Clinch

On 14 April 2024, Wirtz scored his first career hat-trick, leading his team to a historic 5–0 title-clinching win over Werder Bremen, securing Bayer's first German championship.

June 2024: UEFA Euro 2024

On 7 June 2024, Wirtz was named in Germany's squad for UEFA Euro 2024. On 14 June, he netted the opener of the tournament in a 5–1 victory over Scotland, becoming the youngest German player to score in the European Championship, aged 21 years and 42 days.

September 2024: UEFA Nations League Debut

On 7 September 2024, Wirtz made his UEFA Nations League debut in their opening group match against Hungary, scoring a goal and providing an assist in a 5–0 victory.

2024: Youngest Goalscorer in European Championships

In 2024, Wirtz became the youngest ever goalscorer for Germany in the history of the European Championships after he scored a goal against Scotland at UEFA Euro 2024.

2024: DFL-Supercup win and Champions League Debut

In the beginning of the 2024–25 season, Wirtz and his team won the DFL-Supercup against VfB Stuttgart on penalties. He made his UEFA Champions League debut on the first matchday in a 4–0 away victory over Feyenoord, in which he scored a first-half brace and was named man of the match.

June 2025: Transferred to Liverpool

In June 2025, Wirtz transferred to Liverpool for a club-record fee, approximately £100 million plus bonuses, marking a high‑profile move in his emerging career.