From career breakthroughs to professional milestones, explore how Florian Wirtz made an impact.
Florian Wirtz is a highly regarded German professional footballer. He currently plays as an attacking midfielder for Premier League club Liverpool and represents the Germany national team. He is considered one of the best in the world in his position.
In 2010, Wirtz joined the youth team of 1. FC Köln.
In January 2020, Wirtz was signed by Bayer Leverkusen, which was controversial as Köln felt that Leverkusen violated a gentleman's agreement.
On May 18, 2020, Wirtz made his senior professional debut for Leverkusen in the Bundesliga against Werder Bremen, becoming Leverkusen's youngest player in the league.
On December 23, 2020, Wirtz signed a contract extension with Leverkusen, extending his deal until 2023.
On January 19, 2021, Wirtz scored the winner in Leverkusen's 2–1 home victory over Borussia Dortmund.
In March 2021, Wirtz received his first call up to the German senior team.
On May 3, 2021, Wirtz extended his contract with Leverkusen until 2026, coinciding with his 18th birthday.
On November 28, 2021, Wirtz netted his fifth Bundesliga goal of the season in a 3–1 win against RB Leipzig to become the first player under the age of 19 to score more than ten Bundesliga goals.
In March 2021, Wirtz received his first call up to the German senior team.
On October 26, 2023, 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.
In the 2023-24 season, 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.
On December 23, 2020, Wirtz signed a contract extension with Leverkusen, extending his deal until 2023.
On April 14, 2024, Wirtz scored his first career hat-trick, leading his team to a historic 5–0 title-clinching win over Werder Bremen, giving Bayer their first German championship.
On June 7, 2024, Wirtz was named in Germany's squad for UEFA Euro 2024. On June 14, 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.
On September 7, 2024, Wirtz made his UEFA Nations League debut against Hungary, scoring a goal and providing an assist.
In the beginning of the 2024–25 season, Wirtz won the DFL-Supercup and made his UEFA Champions League debut, scoring twice against Feyenoord and was named man of the match.
In June 2025, Wirtz transferred to Liverpool for a club-record fee (approximately £100 million plus bonuses).
On June 20, 2025, Wirtz joined Premier League club Liverpool on a long-term contract.
On May 3, 2021, Wirtz extended his contract with Leverkusen until 2026, coinciding with his 18th birthday.
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