German legends back Florian Wirtz for stardom at Liverpool and the numbers agree

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And when it comes, it’s going to be glorious.Before diving into the recent developments that suggest he’s about to explode after the international break, it’s worth looking at what Wirtz has actually produced on the pitch.Liverpool v Everton - Premier League | Gaspafotos/MB Media/GettyImagesWirtz leads the league in a key statYes, goals and assists have seemingly become the be-all and end-all when judging attacking players today —and yes, Wirtz’s tally still reads zero, which must change soon. But is that truly a reflection of his performances?If we look beyond goal contributions, Wirtz hasn’t just excelled— he’s led the entire Premier League in one of the most valuable attacking metrics, big chances created, with 21 to his name.This goes to show that while the ball hasn’t yet found the back of the net thanks to his efforts, it’s only a matter of time before it does.

So while the G/A account is blank, Wirtz has displayed plenty to show that he's already becoming well-acclimated to the top notch defending and physicality of English football.Northern Ireland v Germany - FIFA World Cup 2026 Qualifier | Charles McQuillan/GettyImagesSupport from respected voicesOn top of the almost unbelievable fact that he hasn’t registered a goal or assist despite creating so many chances, Wirtz can at least take confidence from being named Germany’s Footballer of the Year for 2025 — joining an elite list that includes Manuel Neuer, Toni Kroos, and Bastian Schweinsteiger, among others.German national team manager Julian Nagelsmann also defended the 22 year-old’s start to life in the Premier League; “It’s not his fault if his team-mates don’t convert them, and the statistics don’t even tell the whole story,” he said.“Wirtz needs to get used to the league. He hasn’t always had it easy — he’ll have to work hard now too,” he continued.Then there’s Ilkay Gundogan, Wirtz’s national teammate who was the heart of Man City's midfield during their astonishing run of five English titles in recent years, who had this to say about Liverpool’s record signing: "I would like to see a bit more in-depth analysis here – and not just focus on the bare assists and goals.

Personally, I don't have many doubts and see it as just a matter of time,” he concluded.Liverpool FC v Wolverhampton Wanderers - Premier League | Clive Brunskill/GettyImagesBut perhaps the most recent ringing endorsement Wirtz received was from Liverpool’s German icon himself, Jurgen Klopp, who seemingly has no doubts that the midfielder will be a star in Red for years to come.“His quality is so outstanding, the discussions are a bit exaggerated. But that's also normal in life and that's why such things are discussed there. [Wirtz is] a once-in-a-century talent, and at some point he'll show that in every game again -- just as he did at Leverkusen,” the Normal One said.Between the underlying numbers that go far beyond goals and assists, and the ringing endorsements he’s earned from some of the most respected voices in world football, I’m calling my shot: Florian Wirtz will return from the break like a man on a mission — ready to bury the narrative that his move to Merseyside was a mistake.