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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.

By Ethan Anderson| Reviewed by Olivia Bennett, Standards & Fact-Checking Lead| Updated July 26, 2026|2 min read| Fact-checked

Florian Wirtz is a German professional footballer who plays as an attacking midfielder for Liverpool and the Germany national team. He came through the youth systems of 1. FC Köln and Bayer Leverkusen, became the youngest Bundesliga scorer in league history, and was a key player in Leverkusen’s unbeaten domestic double in 2023–24.

Early life and youth career

Wirtz was born in Pulheim, Germany, and began playing football at SV Grün-Weiss Brauweiler before joining 1. FC Köln’s youth system. He later moved to Bayer Leverkusen in January 2020.

Club career

Wirtz broke into Bayer Leverkusen’s senior side as a teenager and quickly became one of the Bundesliga’s leading young players. In June 2025, he transferred to Liverpool in a record-breaking deal.

International career

Wirtz played for Germany at youth levels before making his senior debut in September 2021. He scored for Germany at UEFA Euro 2024 and later appeared at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

Playing style and recognition

He is widely used as an attacking midfielder and is known for creating and scoring goals. His 2023–24 season brought major individual recognition, including Bundesliga Player of the Season.

Key facts

Wirtz became the youngest scorer in Bundesliga history after his senior debut for Bayer Leverkusen.
He was a central figure in Bayer Leverkusen’s unbeaten domestic double in the 2023–24 season.
Wirtz won Bundesliga Player of the Season honours for his 2023–24 performances.
He joined Liverpool in June 2025 in a club-record transfer.
He scored Germany’s youngest European Championship goal at UEFA Euro 2024.

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Canadian context

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.

Frequently asked 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.

When did Florian Wirtz make his Germany debut?

He made his senior debut for Germany in September 2021.

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.

Did Florian Wirtz set any records?

Yes. He became the youngest scorer in Bundesliga history and later Germany’s youngest scorer at a European Championship.

References

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.
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.
Liverpool FC — https://www.liverpoolfc.com/team/mens/player/florian-wirtz
Supports: Liverpool signing, role as attacking midfielder, youth development, Leverkusen debut, transfer timing.
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.
CNN — https://www.cnn.com/2025/06/20/sport/florian-wirtz-liverpool-transfer-spt-intl
Supports: Confirmation of Liverpool transfer and reported transfer valuation.