"What must a footballer who costs 80m, 100m or more be able to do and prove? He should be a promising prospect at the age of 17 to 20; occupy a clear position on the pitch; be one of the five most important players in a team; perform consistently over many years; prove himself in international competition; and be physically strong. This applies to virtually all those players in this price range: Kylian Mbappe, Neymar, Ronaldo, Erling Haaland, Jude Bellingham and Ousmane Dembele."
"He caught the football's attention as a teenager. It was only a matter of time before he made his breakthrough. Having just turned 17, Wirtz made his mark in the Bundesliga and immediately became a key player. He played for Germany at 18 and was the decisive player in Bayer Leverkusen's first league title at 20. Every time he takes to the pitch, you can see how Wirtz interprets his No 10 role."
"His actions and performances are reliable for coaches and teammates. He chose his new club for sporting reasons. Liverpool, the English champions, have specifically strengthened their stable formation with him. It takes time to fit into a team. This is especially true for a player who makes a difference. So far, he is getting into his groove and adapting to the pace and intensity of the Premier League."
Top-tier transfer valuations require players to show early promise (ages 17–20), occupy a clear position, be among a team’s five most important players, deliver consistent performances over many years, succeed in international competition, and possess physical strength. These attributes apply to elite names such as Mbappé, Neymar, Ronaldo, Haaland, Bellingham and Dembélé. Florian Wirtz exemplifies these traits through rapid Bundesliga impact, early national-team involvement, decisive contributions to a title, and a distinct No. 10 role. A move to Liverpool prioritized sporting fit, and Wirtz is gradually adapting to Premier League intensity while strengthening his new team.
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