History of Florian Wirtz in Timeline

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.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements

May 2003: Florian Richard Wirtz's Birth

Florian Richard Wirtz was born on May 3, 2003.

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2010: Joined 1. FC Köln's Youth Team

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

January 2020: Signed by Bayer Leverkusen

In January 2020, Wirtz was signed by Bayer Leverkusen, which was controversial as Köln felt that Leverkusen violated a gentleman's agreement.

May 2020: Senior Debut for Leverkusen

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.

December 2020: Contract Extension with Leverkusen

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

January 2021: Scored Winner against Borussia Dortmund

On January 19, 2021, Wirtz scored the winner in 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.

May 2021: Contract Extension Until 2026

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

September 2021: International Debut for Germany

In September 2021, Wirtz debuted for Germany.

November 2021: More Than Ten Bundesliga Goals

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.

2021: UEFA European Under-21 Championship Victory

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

2021: Tore ACL Against 1. FC Köln

On March 13, 2022, Wirtz tore his anterior cruciate ligament in a match against 1. FC Köln, causing him to miss the rest of the season.

March 2022: Tore ACL Against 1. FC Köln

On March 13, 2022, Wirtz tore his anterior cruciate ligament in a match against 1. FC Köln, causing him to miss the rest of the season.

May 2022: Missed 2022 FIFA World Cup Due to Injury

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.

2022: Darwin Núñez's Move from Benfica

On June 20, 2025, Wirtz became the sixth most expensive footballer of all time surpassing Enzo Fernández £106.8 million transfer to Chelsea in 2023. Wirtz's transfer represented a club record fee for Liverpool, succeeding Darwin Núñez's move from Benfica in 2022.

January 2023: Return to Competitive Play

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

October 2023: Goal and Hat-Trick of Assists vs Qarabağ

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.

2023: Bundesliga Player of the Season

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.

2023: Contract Extension with Leverkusen

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

2023: Enzo Fernández's Transfer

On June 20, 2025, Wirtz became the sixth most expensive footballer of all time surpassing Enzo Fernández £106.8 million transfer to Chelsea in 2023.

March 2024: First Senior Goal for Germany

On March 23, 2024, Wirtz scored his first senior goal for Germany seven seconds into a friendly match against France.

April 2024: First Career Hat-Trick and Title-Clinching Win

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.

June 2024: UEFA Euro 2024 and Tournament Opener

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.

September 2024: UEFA Nations League Debut

On September 7, 2024, Wirtz made his UEFA Nations League debut against Hungary, scoring a goal and providing an assist.

2024: Youngest German Scorer at UEFA Euro 2024

In 2024, Wirtz became the youngest German scorer at UEFA Euro 2024 with a goal against Scotland.

2024: DFL-Supercup winner and Champions League Debut

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.