Florian Wirz, the “golden boy” who follows in Kroos’ footsteps and lifts Leverkusen to the top

The way up for Florian Wirtz He was never covered in rose petals because he tore his cruciate ligament when he was just 18 years old. After that he was at the peak of his competitive performance and his name was on the pads of every major European club.

However, the young man did not give up, he came back stronger in the middle of the 2022/2023 season and especially after taking over the technical management of Leverkusen from Xabi Alonsohas developed his wealth of talent as his creative abilities and maturity in the game make him the ideal 8-10 for any club.

It is also no coincidence that Virz is the only footballer in the top 7 leagues in the world, in the Champions League and the Europa League has created over 80 possibilities (especially 109) and Over 80 dribbles (100 to be precise) in 2023, which shows that he is completely liberated under the instructions and playing model chosen by the Spanish coach.

An excellent ball handler, he “sees” the field, presses the area and is the ideal teammate when he has it more assists in the five largest leagues in Europe and in the European competitions 9With his actions he created a total of 12 scoring chances, either his own or those of his teammates.

Kroos’ boots have a new owner

His goal against Hoffenheim in Leverkusen’s 3-2 win on matchday 10 of the Bundesliga was an eye-opener, prompting coach Xabi Alonso to say after the game: “You don’t see a goal like this often. I will definitely remember this goal for many years to come“.

Even the visiting club’s coach, Pellegrino Mataratso, praised his football intelligence Florian Wirtzand said characteristically: “It was a world-class move. You can’t face him. It’s incredible“.

“Player of the Month” October in the German league, more passes into the opponent’s area with 32Third in chances created with 29, eighth in shots on goal with 14 and first in the pressure to which it is exposed by the players of the teams he faces with 230. Statistics that prove it in the most bizarre way her his influence on the Leverkusen game.

Together with the “brain” of the Leverkusen midfield, Granit Xhaka, they are the driving forces behind the smooth running of the German team, which puts them (ss Leverkusen) in first place on the scoreboard 31 of the 33 points he scored within the playing field.

World football is rubbing its eyes with him Florian Wirtz be asked to follow in his footsteps Toni Kroos in the German national team, as the Panthers are still looking for an ideal replacement for the club legend after he decided to leave the national team in the summer of 2021.

After all, the Real Madrid midfielder is one of the little magician’s many admirers, because when asked which players could play for the “Queen”, he recently said bluntly: “I think of Florian Wirtz. I think it might fit“.

One thing is certain: if the 20-year-old midfielder does not suffer any serious injuries and he improves individually on a tactical and competitive level with Xabi Alonso as his mentor, the start and future move to a top team will not be long in coming.