Overview

• Wirtz led the vote with 191 ballots, surpassing Michael Olise (81), Nick Woltemade (71) and Thomas Müller (70).
• He scored 16 goals and provided 15 assists in 45 appearances during the 2024-25 Bundesliga campaign.
• Liverpool finalized his signing in June for a fee set to reach £116 million, making him one of the most expensive young talents.
• The Footballer of the Year accolade has been awarded since 1960 based on a poll of Association of German Sports Journalists members organized by Kicker magazine.
• Wirtz has also been included in the 30-man Ballon d’Or shortlist as he prepares for his debut season at Liverpool.