Florian Wirtz Age, Parents, Siblings, Girlfriend, Religion and Net Worth

Florian Wirtz was signed by Bayer Leverkusen from FC Köln’s youth academy in January 2020. The exact transfer fee wasn’t disclosed, but it’s rumored to be around €8.5 million plus add-ons.

Florian Wirtz Biography

Full name	Florian Richard Wirtz
Date of birth	May 3, 2003
Age	21 years
Place of birth	Pulheim, Germany
Nationality	Germany
Father	Hans-Joachim Wirtz
Mother	Karin Witz
Siblings	Juliane Wirtz (sister)
Girlfriend	Aaliyah Mohamed
Height	1.77 m (5 ft 10 in)
Religion	Christianity
Position(s)	Attacking midfielder
Current team	Bayer Leverkusen
Joined	Jul 1, 2020
Contract expires	Jun 30, 2027
Last contract extension	Jun 23, 2022
Jersey number	10
Previous Clubs	SV Grün-Weiß Brauweiler Youth, FC Köln Youth, FC Köln U17, Bayer Leverkusen U19
Foot	right
Market value	€140 million
Net Worth	£9 million ($11.5 million)
Social media handle	flowirtz27

Florian Richard Wirtz (born 3 May 2003) is a German professional footballer who plays as an attacking midfielder for Bundesliga club Bayer Leverkusen and the Germany national team. Known for his exceptional creativity, vision, and technical ability, Wirtz is widely regarded as one of the most talented young players in world football.

Florian Wirtz Early life

Florian Wirtz was born in the Brauweiler district of Pulheim, a town in North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany.

Florian Wirtz club career

Florian Wirtz’s rise in German football has been marked by his exceptional talent and record-breaking performances. Starting his youth career at 1. FC Köln in 2010, Wirtz spent nearly a decade developing his skills before a controversial move to Bayer Leverkusen in January 2020. Köln alleged that Leverkusen violated a gentleman’s agreement between the clubs in securing Wirtz’s signature, highlighting the high stakes surrounding the young prospect.

After excelling with Leverkusen’s under-17 team, Wirtz made his Bundesliga debut on May 18, 2020, against Werder Bremen. At just 17 years and 15 days old, he became the youngest player to feature for Leverkusen in the league, surpassing the record previously held by Kai Havertz. On June 6, Wirtz etched his name in history again, scoring against Bayern Munich to become the youngest-ever Bundesliga goalscorer at 17 years and 34 days—a record later broken by Youssoufa Moukoko. He also opened his European account on October 22 with a goal in Leverkusen’s 6–2 Europa League victory over Nice.

Wirtz’s impact continued as he signed a contract extension on December 23, 2020, and quickly became a key figure for Leverkusen. On January 19, 2021, he scored a decisive late goal in a 2–1 win over Borussia Dortmund, and by February, he had set a new benchmark as the youngest player to net five Bundesliga goals. On his 18th birthday, May 3, 2021, he extended his contract until 2026. Later that year, he achieved another milestone by becoming the first teenager to score more than 10 Bundesliga goals and made his 50th league appearance at just 18 years and 223 days.

Wirtz’s trajectory took a hit in March 2022 when he suffered an ACL injury, sidelining him for the remainder of the 2021–22 season. He made his long-awaited return on January 22, 2023, in a 3–2 win over Borussia Mönchengladbach. In October 2023, he showcased his creativity with a goal and three assists in a 5–1 Europa League win against Qarabağ. His 2023–24 season peaked with a first career hat-trick in a 5–0 victory over Werder Bremen, securing Bayer Leverkusen their first Bundesliga title. He also contributed to their DFB-Pokal triumph and Europa League final run, finishing the season with 40 goal involvements and earning the title of Germany’s top scorer.

In the 2024–25 season, Wirtz continued to shine, helping Leverkusen win the DFL-Supercup after a dramatic penalty shootout against VfB Stuttgart. He made a sensational UEFA Champions League debut, scoring a first-half brace in a 4–0 victory over Feyenoord and earning Man of the Match honors. He repeated this feat in subsequent matches, scoring critical goals against AC Milan, Brest, and Salzburg. With five goals in his first five Champions League matches, Wirtz set a new standard as the first German to achieve this milestone.

International career

Florian Wirtz earned his first senior call-up to the German national team in March 2021 for the 2022 FIFA World Cup qualifiers. He made his debut on 2 September, coming on as a substitute for Joshua Kimmich in the 82nd minute during a 2–0 away victory over Liechtenstein.

In May 2022, Germany’s head coach, Hansi Flick, expressed his intention to include Wirtz in the squad for the 2022 FIFA World Cup. Unfortunately, Wirtz was unable to participate due to his ACL injury. However, he made a remarkable return on 23 March 2024, scoring his first international goal in just seven seconds during a friendly match against France, which ended in a 2–0 win. This feat made him the second-fastest scorer in international football history, narrowly trailing Austrian Christoph Baumgartner, who had scored in six seconds earlier that same day.

Wirtz’s continued development saw him named in Germany’s squad for UEFA Euro 2024 on 7 June. He opened the tournament in style on 14 June, scoring the first goal in a 5–1 victory over Scotland. At 21 years and 42 days old, he became the youngest German to score in a European Championship, breaking Kai Havertz’s record. In the quarter-finals against Spain, Wirtz replaced Leroy Sané at halftime and scored a dramatic 89th-minute equalizer to force extra time. Despite his heroics, Germany fell 2–1 after a 119th-minute winner from Spain.

In September 2024, Wirtz made his UEFA Nations League debut in a commanding 5–0 win over Hungary, contributing a goal and an assist. On matchday five, he demonstrated his growing versatility, scoring his first professional free-kick and recording his first brace for the national team in a 7–0 victory against Bosnia and Herzegovina. Germany topped their group and advanced to the quarter-finals, where they faced Italy. Wirtz missed the first leg of the tie due to a yellow card suspension.

Florian Wirtz personal life

Florian Wirtz’s parents play an integral role in his career, serving as his agents. His father, Hans-Joachim Wirtz, not only manages his son’s professional interests but also holds the position of chairman at Grün-Weiß Brauweiler—the club where Florian first showcased his talent as a child before moving to 1. FC Köln. Football talent runs in the family, as Florian’s older sister, Juliane Wirtz, is also a professional footballer, adding another layer of pride to the family’s sporting legacy.

Honours

Bayer 04 Leverkusen

• Bundesliga: 2023–24
• DFB-Pokal: 2023–24
• DFL-Supercup: 2024
• UEFA Europa League runner-up: 2023–24

Germany Under-21

• UEFA European Under-21 Championship: 2021

Individual

• Ballon d’Or: 2024 (12th)
• UEFA Europa League Young Player of the Season: 2022–23, 2023–24
• UEFA Europa League Team of the Season: 2023–24
• Bundesliga Player of the Season: 2023–24
• Bundesliga Team of the Season: 2021–22, 2023–24
• Bundesliga Player of the Month: September 2021, October 2023, December 2023, February 2024
• VDV Bundesliga Player of the Season: 2023–24
• VDV Bundesliga Newcomer of the Season: 2021–22
• VDV Bundesliga Team of the Season: 2021–22, 2023–24
• The Athletic Bundesliga Player of the Season: 2023–24
• ESM Team of the Year: 2023–24
• Fritz Walter Medal U19 Gold: 2022
• Fritz Walter Medal U17 Gold: 2020