Florian Wirtz

• Full name: Florian Richard Wirtz
• Date of birth: May 3, 2003
• Place of birth: Pulheim, Germany
• Nationality: German
• Position: Attacking midfielder / Central attacking midfielder (also plays as winger or No.10)
• Preferred foot: Right
• Current club (as of last update): Bayer 04 Leverkusen
• Club number: 10

Youth career

• 2008–2010: SV Grün-Weiß Brauweiler
• 2010–2020: Bayer Leverkusen youth academy

Senior career (high-level)

• 2020–present: Bayer 04 Leverkusen — Broke into the first team in 2020, quickly became a regular creative presence and one of Germany’s most promising young talents. Known for vision, dribbling, quick combination play and goal contributions.

International career

• Represented Germany at youth levels (U15, U16, U17, U19, U21).
• Made senior Germany national team debut in 2021 and has been involved in squad selections since, contributing with goals and assists when selected.

Notable attributes and playing style

• Excellent technical ability, close control and ball retention in tight spaces.
• Creative playmaker with strong passing range, through balls and vision.
• Quick acceleration and agility, allowing effective dribbling and transitional play.
• Contributes goals as well as assists; good finishing for an attacking midfielder.

Honors & recognition (selected)

• Winner of domestic and European club competitions with Bayer Leverkusen (depending on season — notable seasons include strong league and cup performances).
• Multiple individual recognitions as one of Europe’s top young prospects (included in various “young player of the month/year” lists and squad-of-the-season mentions).

Injuries

• Has had injury setbacks during his early career (notably a significant anterior cruciate ligament injury in 2022), from which he underwent rehabilitation and later returned to first-team action.

Summary

Florian Wirtz is widely regarded as one of Germany’s brightest young midfield talents: a versatile, creative attacking midfielder who emerged from Bayer Leverkusen’s academy to become a key player for the club and a contributor to the German national team.