Player Profile
The Musiala-Wirtz partnership is Germany's defining tactical weapon — opponents must choose which to double-mark.
Tactical Role
Technical playmaker who combines with Musiala to form Germany's creative axis. Operates in the right half-space with incisive passing and movement.
Key Strengths
International Record (Germany)
Bio
Club Career
Iconic Moments
Wirtz was the creative engine behind Bayer Leverkusen's historic 2023/24 season — the first Bundesliga team in history to go the entire season unbeaten, winning the title.
A singular achievement in German football history, with Wirtz's creativity and goals central to Leverkusen's remarkable 34-game unbeaten run.
Was the creative engine as Leverkusen went the entire Bundesliga season unbeaten, winning their first-ever title.
A historic achievement — the first unbeaten Bundesliga season ever — powered by a 20-year-old's brilliance.
Wirtz helped Leverkusen complete the domestic double by winning the DFB-Pokal in 2023/24, scoring key goals throughout the competition.
Part of the historic double that made Leverkusen champions for the first time in their history.
Scored the first goal of Euro 2024 in Germany's 5-1 demolition of Scotland in the opening match.
Set the tone for Germany's home tournament with a statement opening from their youngest star.
Scored his first Bundesliga goal at 17 years and 34 days in 2020, breaking the all-time record.
Broke Kai Havertz's record at the same club, marking the start of a generational talent's career.