FLORIAN WIRTZ OUTCLASSES BELLINGHAM, YAMAL & CHERKI — EUROPE’S U23 KING?
When it comes to under-23 football talent in Europe, names like Jude Bellingham, Lamine Yamal, and Rayan Cherki dominate headlines. But while the media fawns over flashy moments and marketable stories, Florian Wirtz is quietly putting together a masterclass season after season — and the numbers don’t lie.
According to WhoScored, Wirtz ended last season with a phenomenal 8.01 average rating — the highest among all U23 players in Europe’s top 5 leagues. That’s not just good — it’s elite. While others get the media spotlight, Wirtz is doing what truly matters: delivering results week in, week out.
His style of play? A perfect blend of vision, creativity, tactical intelligence, and technical finesse. Whether he’s dictating the tempo, splitting defenses with inch-perfect passes, or stepping up in big moments, Wirtz is showing maturity and football IQ beyond his years.
Compare that to Bellingham’s attacking bursts, Yamal’s raw flair, or Cherki’s unpredictable dribbling — Wirtz offers something different: consistency, control, and completeness. He’s not just exciting — he’s reliable.
Ballon d’Or talk? It may sound bold now, but Wirtz is ticking all the boxes:
- Dominating at club level
- Leading Bayer Leverkusen to unprecedented success
- Delivering end product in goals + assists
- Making teammates better around him
If he makes the leap to a bigger stage — say Bayern or a top Premier League/La Liga side — that narrative could accelerate fast.
No flashy PR campaigns. No social media gimmicks. Just a player focused on his craft — and letting the pitch do all the talking. That’s rare. That’s Wirtz.
So now the question is:
Is Florian Wirtz the most underrated superstar in Europe? Or are fans still blinded by hype?
Let’s he