Florian Wirtz
Florian Wirtz is a German professional footballer who plays as an attacking midfielder for Bayer Leverkusen and the German national team. He has quickly risen to fame in Bundesliga and has received accolades including the Bundesliga Rookie of the Month and the Fritz Walter Medal in gold.
Wirtz began his professional career with Bayer Leverkusen, making his debut in May 2020. He became the youngest goalscorer in Bundesliga history at the age of 17 years and 34 days. Wirtz has contributed significantly to Leverkusen’s attacking play and has also made contributions to the German national team, participating in international tournaments.
Florian Wirtz has collaborated with numerous notable figures in football. One significant collaboration was with Leverkusen manager Peter Bosz, who integrated him into the first team. He worked closely with Kai Havertz, forming a strong partnership on the field. German national team coach Hansi Flick guided Wirtz in his early international appearances. He has benefited from the mentorship of Thomas Müller, sharing the pitch in international fixtures. Wirtz’s playing style has been influenced by interactions with Joshua Kimmich and Toni Kroos. He has also collaborated with Julian Nagelsmann during training camps.