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Florian Wirtz

Florian Wirtz is a German professional footballer who plays as an attacking midfielder for Liverpool and the Germany national team.

Updated September 11, 20261 min readCited sources

Florian Wirtz is a German attacking midfielder who currently plays for Liverpool and the Germany national team. He emerged as one of Europe’s top young talents through his record-breaking spell at Bayer Leverkusen.

What it is

Florian Wirtz was born in Pulheim, Germany, and started at SV Grün-Weiss Brauweiler before joining 1. FC Köln’s youth system. He moved to Bayer Leverkusen in January 2020, broke into the senior side at 17, and became the youngest scorer in Bundesliga history. Now 22, he plays as an attacking midfielder for Liverpool and the German national team.

Key details

Wirtz was a central figure in Bayer Leverkusen’s unbeaten domestic double in 2023–24, winning Bundesliga Player of the Season. In June 2025 he joined Liverpool in a club-record transfer, one of the most expensive moves in Premier League history. He also became Germany’s youngest scorer at a European Championship during Euro 2024.

Why it matters

Wirtz represents a new generation of elite German midfielders. His rise from Leverkusen to Liverpool and his performances on the international stage—including the 2026 FIFA World Cup—make him a player closely followed by Canadian soccer audiences through Bundesliga and Premier League coverage.

In short

  • Youngest scorer in Bundesliga history.
  • Key player in Bayer Leverkusen’s unbeaten domestic double (2023–24).
  • Joined Liverpool in 2025 in a record transfer.
  • Scored Germany’s youngest European Championship goal.
Canadian angle

Wirtz is of interest to Canadian soccer audiences through his profile as one of Europe’s leading young midfielders and as a prominent Bundesliga and Premier League player often followed in Canadian sports coverage.

Quick questions

What position does Florian Wirtz play?
He is primarily an attacking midfielder and has also been used in wider attacking roles.
Which clubs has Florian Wirtz played for?
He progressed through SV Grün-Weiss Brauweiler and 1. FC Köln’s youth setup, played senior football for Bayer Leverkusen, and joined Liverpool in 2025.
What is Florian Wirtz known for at Bayer Leverkusen?
He became a key player in Leverkusen’s unbeaten domestic double in 2023–24 and won Bundesliga Player of the Season.

Sources

  1. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Florian_Wirtz
    Supports: Birth date, youth clubs, senior career, Bundesliga scoring record, Leverkusen success, Liverpool transfer, Germany debut, Euro 2024 and 2026 World Cup participation.
  2. German Wikipedia — https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Florian_Wirtz
    Supports: Full name, birth place, youth career, Leverkusen move, senior debut, Germany youth and senior national team timeline.
  3. Liverpool FC — https://www.liverpoolfc.com/team/mens/player/florian-wirtz
    Supports: Liverpool signing, role as attacking midfielder, youth development, Leverkusen debut, transfer timing.
  4. Bundesliga.com — https://www.bundesliga.com/en/bundesliga/news/who-is-florian-wirtz-bayer-leverkusen-wonderkid-youngest-ever-debutant-liverpool-11192
    Supports: Age, position, Liverpool transfer, Germany caps/goals, current-season contributions.
  5. CNN — https://www.cnn.com/2025/06/20/sport/florian-wirtz-liverpool-transfer-spt-intl
    Supports: Confirmation of Liverpool transfer and reported transfer valuation.