17 Florian Wirtz
Florian Wirtz, 2003-05-03, Midfielder for Germany, plays for Liverpool. 30 international caps, 8 goals. Part of Germany's 2026 World Cup Group E squad.
Biography
Bayer Leverkusen star, paired with Musiala as the future of German football. Currently plying his trade at Bayer Leverkusen, an industrious midfielder, Florian Wirtz excels at dictating tempo and linking defense to attack, acting as the creative engine for Germany. Has earned 30 international caps, scoring 8 goals. Set to compete with Germany at the 2026 World Cup, building on the team's 20 previous tournament appearances.
Career Timeline
In June 2025, Wirtz transferred to Liverpool for a club-record fee (approximately £100 million plus bonuses), breaking the previous Premier League record for the most expensive transfer and marking a high‑profile move in his emerging career.
He later became the youngest ever goalscorer for Germany in the history of the European Championships after he scored a goal against Scotland at UEFA Euro 2024.
He played a pivotal role in Leverkusen's unbeaten domestic double in the 2023–24 season, earning Bundesliga Player of the Season honours and recording 18 goals in 49 appearances.
Internationally, Wirtz debuted for Germany in September 2021 after representing the country at various youth levels.