FLORIAN WIRTZ NEWS

Scores with lone shot Wirtz scored a goal with his lone shot while crossing once accurately during Saturday's 3-2 win over Hoffenheim.

Impact Wirtz found the back of the net after just nine minutes to open the scoring in the match. Wirtz has goals in three straight matches in all competitions to go along with four assists, six shots, nine chances created and four crosses.

NOVEMBER 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Wirtz's wizardry puts Leverkusen back on top of Bundesliga. Brandt rescues a 3-3 draw for Dortmund

Florian Wirtz scored one goal and set up another with dazzling dribbles as Bayer Leverkusen retook the lead in the Bundesliga with a 2-1 win over Freiburg

OCTOBER 29, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Invovled in both goals Wirtz scored a goal and had an assist while taking three shots (all on goal) and creating three chances during Sunday's 2-1 win over Freiburg.

Impact Wirtz opened the scoring in the 36th minute before setting up Jonas Hofmann in the 60th to play a role in both Leverkusen goals. Wirtz has two goals and five assists in his last four matches in all competitions while taking 12 shots, creating 11 chances and crossing three times in the same timeframe.

OCTOBER 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Assists one of three goals Wirtz had an assist while taking five shots (three on goal) and creating two chances during Sunday's 3-0 win over Koln.

Impact Wirtz set up Jonas Hofmann in the 22nd minute assisting the opening goal of the match. The assist was Wirtz's first in his last four Bundesliga matches while his 21 assists are tied for the third most in the league through Sunday's match.

OCTOBER 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Second assist of season Wirtz had an assist while taking two shots (one on goal) and creating three chances during Saturday's 5-1 win over Darmstadt.

Impact Wirtz set up Victor Boniface in the 61st minute assisting Leverkusen's third goal while tying for the team-high with three chances created. Wirtz has three goal involvements in as many matches to start the season while taking five shots, crossing twice and creating 13 chances.

SEPTEMBER 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Pulls the strings Saturday Wirtz had an assist while taking one shot (on goal) and creating ten chances during Saturday's 3-0 win over Borussia Monchengladbach.

Impact Wirtz set up Victor Boniface in the 53rd minute assisting Leverkusen's final goal of the match while leading the team with ten chances created. Wirtz has two goal involvements through the opening two matches of the season while taking three shots, crossing twice and creating all ten of his chances during Saturday's contest.

AUGUST 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Nets eventual game winner Wirtz scored a goal while taking two shots (both on goal) and crossing twice inaccurately during Saturday's 3-2 win over Leipzig.

Impact Wirtz found the back of the net in the 64th minute scoring what would end up being the game winning goal for Leverkusen. The goal matched last season's league total in 17 appearances for Wirtz as the attacker should be expected to be a main cog in Leverkusen's lineup now fully fit from injury and ready for a full season of work.

AUGUST 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Creates two chances Wirtz took one shot (on goal), crossed five times (one accurate) and created two chances during Saturday's 3-0 loss to Bochum.

Impact Wirtz was held off the scoresheet, but wasn't alone as Leverkusen were shutout on Saturday. The attacker ends the year scoring once and providing six assists while crossing 43 times and creating 39 chances in just 17 appearances.

MAY 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

50 to watch - Florian Wirtz: a 'gift' to Xabi Alonso and Bayer Leverkusen's creative force Bayer Leverkusen's supremely talented 20-year-old No 10 is back from injury and making up for lost time…

MAY 11, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Whips in nine crosses Wirtz took an off target shot, crossed nine times (two accurate) and created four chances during Friday's 2-1 loss to Koln.

Impact Wirtz was held off the scoresheet despite leading Leverkusen with nine crosses and four chances created in the match. The attacker has been excellent since returning from injury as he has seven goal involvements in 14 appearances.

MAY 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Leader in crosses, chances created Wirtz crossed four times (one accurate) and created two chances during Saturday's 0-0 draw with Union Berlin.

Impact Wirtz was held off the scoresheet, but wasn't alone as both teams failed to score on Saturday. The attacker led Leverkusen with four crosses and two chances created in the match as he remains on a goal and six assists in his 13 appearances.

APRIL 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Starting against Union Berlin Wirtz (illness) is in Leverkusen's starting lineup to face Union Berlin on Saturday.

Impact Wirtz missed last weekend's win over Leipzig with an illness, but he has recovered and is now back in the XI in attacking midfield on Saturday.

APRIL 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Out with illness Wirtz is not in the match day squad to face Leipzig on Sunday due to illness.

Impact Wirtz misses out on Sunday's match after succumbing to an illness in the buildup. The attacker will hope to return in time for next week's match against Union Berlin.

APRIL 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Assists twice versus Frankfurt Wirtz assisted twice to go with one shot (one on goal), three crosses (zero accurate) and one corner in Saturday's 3-1 victory versus Eintracht Frankfurt.

Impact Wirtz had a great offensive performance to help them earn the win at home. The midfielder assisted both Amine Adli and Moussa Diaby goals in the first half to help his side earn three points. He now has eight assists in the season, to go with three goals.

APRIL 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Scores first of season Wirtz scored once from two shots (one on target) and created six chances in Saturday's 3-0 win over Schalke.

Impact Having scored twice in the Europa League since returning from a torn ACL, Wirtz finally got off the mark in the Bundesliga. He created more chances than any other player on the pitch and was unlucky not to pick up his fifth assist of the season.

APRIL 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Germany hopes to repair reputation before hosting Euro 2024

Germany hopes this week to start repairing the tattered reputation of its men’s national soccer team before it hosts the European Championsh...

MARCH 20, 2023

Germany hopes to repair reputation before hosting Euro 2024

Germany hopes this week to start repairing the tattered reputation of its men’s national soccer team before it hosts the European Championship next year

MARCH 20, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Starting against Bayern Wirtz (rest) is in Leverkusen's starting lineup for Sunday's clash against Bayern Munich.

Impact Wirtz was rested in last weekend's win over Werder Bremen as he only recently recovered from a torn ACL, but he returned to the XI in the Europa League on Thursday and remains in the lineup to face Bayern on Sunday.

MARCH 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Resting Sunday Wirtz is not in the match day squad to face Werder Bremen on Sunday due to rest.

Impact Wirtz is given the match off as a precaution after a run of fixtures in his return from injury. The midfielder should be available for Thursday's Europa League second leg match against Ferencvarosi.

MARCH 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Relegation-threatened Hertha Berlin loses 4-1 at Leverkusen

Hertha Berlin’s hopes of edging away from the Bundesliga’s relegation zone have been wrecked in a 4-1 loss at Bayer Leverkusen

MARCH 5, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Sets up one of four goals Wirtz had an assist while crossing six times (one accurate) and creating four chances during Sunday's 4-1 win over Hertha Berlin.

Impact Wirtz set up Moussa Diaby in the 60th minute assisting Leverkusen's third goal. The assist was the fourth in eight appearances for Wirtz while he led Leverkusen in crosses and chances created in the win.

MARCH 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Assists off the bench Wirtz had an assist while crossing three times (one accurate) and creating three chances during Sunday's 3-2 loss to Mainz.

Impact Wirtz entered the match in the 55th minute and set up fellow substitute Patrik Schick in the 58th for Leverkusen's second goal. The assist was the third in six appearances for the midfielder as he's hit the ground running since his return from an ACL injury in January.

FEBRUARY 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Sets up early goal Wirtz had an assist while crossing four times (one accurate) and creating two chances during Saturday's 3-1 win over Hoffenheim.

Impact Wirtz set up Robert Andrich in the sixth minute to assist the opening goal of the match. The assist was the second in five appearances for the attacker while his two chances created tied for the team-high total in the match.

FEBRUARY 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

First assist since injury Wirtz had an assist while taking two shots (one on goal), crossing once accurately and creating two chances during Wednesday's match against Bochum.

Impact Wirtz set up Adam Hlozek in the 53rd minute assisting Leverkusen's second goal. The assist was the first of the season in Wirtz's first start since returning from an ACL injury that kept him out the entire first half of the Bundesliga season.

JANUARY 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Starting against Bochum Wirtz is in Leverkusen's starting lineup for Wednesday's clash against VfL Bochum.

Impact Wirtz is starting his first Bundesliga game since last March after recovering from a torn ACL. He was quiet in his substitute appearance last weekend but will hope to be more involved Wednesday now that he's back in the XI in midfield.

JANUARY 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE