History of Florian Wirtz in Timeline

Florian Wirtz is a German professional footballer renowned for his role as an attacking midfielder. He currently plays for Bayer Leverkusen in the Bundesliga and represents the Germany national team. Wirtz is a highly regarded young talent known for his technical skills, vision, and playmaking abilities in the midfield.

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May 2003: Florian Wirtz's Birth

On May 3, 2003, Florian Richard Wirtz was born. He is a German professional footballer who plays as an attacking midfielder for Bundesliga club Bayer Leverkusen and the Germany national team.

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2010: Joins 1. FC Köln Youth Team

In 2010, Florian Wirtz joined the youth team of 1. FC Köln, marking an early step in his football career.

January 2020: Signs with Bayer Leverkusen

In January 2020, Florian Wirtz signed with Bayer Leverkusen, a move that was considered controversial due to a perceived violation of a gentleman's agreement with his former club, 1. FC Köln.

May 2020: Senior Professional Debut in Bundesliga

On May 18, 2020, Florian Wirtz made his senior professional debut for Bayer Leverkusen in the Bundesliga, starting in an away match against Werder Bremen. He became Leverkusen's youngest player in the league, overtaking Kai Havertz, at 17 years and 15 days old.

December 2020: Contract Extension with Bayer Leverkusen

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

January 2021: Scores Winning Goal Against Borussia Dortmund

On January 19, 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 Senior National Team

In March 2021, Florian Wirtz received his first call-up to the senior German national team for the 2022 FIFA World Cup qualifiers under coach Joachim Löw.

May 2021: Contract Extension Until 2026

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

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

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

2021: Bundesliga Season 2021-22 Interrupted by ACL Tear

On March 13, 2022, Florian Wirtz tore his anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) and missed the rest of the 2021–22 Bundesliga season.

March 2022: Tears ACL in Match Against 1. FC Köln

On March 13, 2022, Florian Wirtz tore his anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) in a 1–0 defeat against 1. FC Köln, causing him to miss the remainder of the 2021–22 Bundesliga season.

May 2022: Misses World Cup Due to Injury

In May 2022, coach Hansi Flick expressed his intention to include Florian Wirtz in the final squad for the 2022 FIFA World Cup; however, Wirtz was unable to participate in the tournament due to his ACL injury.

2022: First Call-Up to Senior National Team

In March 2021, Florian Wirtz received his first call-up to the senior German national team for the 2022 FIFA World Cup qualifiers under coach Joachim Löw.

January 2023: Return to Competitive Play After ACL Injury

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

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

On October 26, 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: Contract Until 2023

As of December 23, 2020, Florian Wirtz had a contract with Bayer Leverkusen until 2023.

March 2024: First Goal for Germany in Seven Seconds

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

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

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

June 2024: UEFA Euro 2024 and Youngest German Goalscorer Record

On June 7, 2024, Florian Wirtz was named in Germany's squad for UEFA Euro 2024. On June 14, he scored the opening goal of the tournament against Scotland, becoming the youngest German player to score in the European Championship.

September 2024: UEFA Nations League Debut

In September 2024, Florian Wirtz made his UEFA Nations League debut in a 5–0 victory over Hungary, contributing with a goal and an assist.

2024: Champions League Debut and Success

In 2024, Florian Wirtz made his UEFA Champions League debut in a 4–0 victory over Feyenoord Rotterdam, scoring a brace and earning Man of the Match. He continued to excel, securing multiple Man of the Match awards and becoming the first German to score five goals in his first five Champions League matches. However, his team was eventually knocked out in the round of 16 by Bayern Munich.