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The stats behind Florian Wirtz's fantastic season.

The stats behind Florian Wirtz's fantastic season.
Bayer Leverkusen has the next big German star emerging.

20-year-old Florian Wirtz is one of the major talking points in Germany this season. Wirtz has developed into a top player despite his young age; under Xabi Alonso's guidance, he has become a player who takes responsibility and is influential with goals and assists. His stats show that he is among the players creating the most chances, and when it comes to chances in open play, he ranks among the best in Europe.

Most chances created in open play 2023/24: 
◉ 46 - Florian Wirtz
◉ 46 - Mohamed Salah
◉ 46 - Dejan Kulusevski
◉ 44 - Martin Odegaard 

Looking at his individual stats in the Bundesliga, he is one of the most conspicuous players in the league and has played a significant role in Leverkusen's success this season.

Florian Wirtz stats in the Bundesliga 2023/24: 
◉ 20 games
◉ 5 goals 
◉ 8 assists 
◉ 43 shots
◉ 48 chances created 

Wirtz is an offensively oriented player, showcasing his qualities in the offensive game, as evident in his number of shots and chances created. However, he is also a skilled passer, reflected in his pass percentage of 85.2%. When it comes to duels, he ranks high in the Bundesliga with 222, boasting a duel success rate of 48.7%. 

The interest in Wirtz is enormous, and there will undoubtedly be clubs attempting to sign him this summer. However, the focus should be on finishing this season as best as possible. This weekend, they face Bayern Munich, and it will be exciting to see if Wirtz and Leverkusen can gain a significant advantage in the title race.