Former Bayer 04 boss blown away by Wirtz: "One of the greatest talents Germany has ever produced" | OneFootball

At just 21 years of age, Florian Wirtz has already established himself as a key player for both Bayer Leverkusen and Germany.

And for Reiner Calmund, the former managing director of Bayer Leverkusen, the sky is the limit for the highly-rated attacking midfielder.

"Wirtz is one of the greatest talents Germany has ever produced, he already belongs in the category of Uwe Seeler, Franz Beckenbauer and Lothar Matthäus," Calmund told Sport Bild.

"Florian Wirtz is a world star. He has the talent, the quality, the mentality and the will - he has everything that makes a top player.

“He is currently one of the five candidates for the Ballon d'Or - and he can become number one in the future. Provided he stays healthy.”

Wirtz is valued at a staggering €140 million by Transfermarkt. He has 15 goals and 12 assists in 35 matches for Bayer 04 this season.