Florian Wirtz is a highly regarded German professional footballer. He excels as an attacking midfielder for both Bayer Leverkusen in the Bundesliga and the Germany national team. Known for his exceptional skill and playmaking ability, he's considered one of the top attacking midfielders globally.
On May 2003, Florian Richard Wirtz was born. He is a German professional footballer.
In 2010, Florian Wirtz joined the youth team of 1. FC Köln, marking the beginning of his youth career.
In January 2020, Florian Wirtz signed with Bayer Leverkusen, a move that was controversial due to alleged violations of a gentleman's agreement between Leverkusen and Köln.
On 18 May 2020, Florian Wirtz made his senior professional debut for Leverkusen in the Bundesliga, starting against Werder Bremen, becoming Leverkusen's youngest player in the league.
On 23 December 2020, Florian Wirtz signed a contract extension with Bayer Leverkusen, extending his deal until 2023.
On 19 January 2021, Florian Wirtz scored the winning goal in the 80th minute of Leverkusen's 2–1 home victory over Borussia Dortmund.
In March 2021, Florian Wirtz received his first call up to the senior team for 2022 FIFA World Cup qualifiers under Joachim Löw.
On 3 May 2021, which was his 18th birthday, Florian Wirtz extended his contract with Leverkusen until 2026.
On 28 November 2021, Florian Wirtz scored 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.
On 13 March 2022, Florian Wirtz tore his anterior cruciate ligament in a match against 1. FC Köln, causing him to miss the rest of the 2021–22 Bundesliga season.
In May 2022, coach Hansi Flick expressed his willingness to name Florian Wirtz in the final squad for the 2022 FIFA World Cup, but he missed the tournament due to his ACL injury.
On 22 January 2023, Florian Wirtz played his first competitive match in ten months, coming off the bench, in a 3–2 away win over Borussia Mönchengladbach, marking his return from injury.
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.
On 14 April 2024, Florian Wirtz scored his first career hat-trick, leading his team to a 5–0 victory over Werder Bremen, securing Bayer Leverkusen's first German championship.
On 7 June 2024, Florian Wirtz was named in Germany's squad for UEFA Euro 2024. Then on 14 June 2024, 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.
In September 2024, Florian Wirtz made his UEFA Nations League debut in a 5–0 victory over Hungary with a goal and an assist.
In the beginning of the 2024-25 season, Florian Wirtz won the DFL-Supercup with his team against VfB Stuttgart on penalties. He made his UEFA Champions League debut, scoring a brace, in a 4-0 away victory over Feyenoord Rotterdam and was named Man of the Match.
On 20 June 2025, Florian Wirtz joined Premier League club Liverpool on a long-term contract for a reported base fee of £100 million to £107 million, becoming the most expensive transfer in Bundesliga history and a club record fee for Liverpool.
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