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Pedri breaks Messi's Barcelona record after reaching milestone

Pedri has etched his name into the Barcelona history books by surpassing a long-standing record previously held by the legendary Lionel Messi. The midfield maestro achieved a significant career milestone during the victory over Osasuna, cementing his status as the indispensable heartbeat of Hansi Flick’s rejuvenated Blaugrana side.

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Barcelona need to stop the sob stories and prove greatness

Barcelona's frustration during and after Wednesday night's Champions League loss to Atletico Madrid was perfectly understandable. The Blaugrana had been the better side in the first leg of the quarter-final tie at Camp Nou - and that was in spite of the fact that they had played more than half the game with 10 men following Pau Cubarsi's straight red card just before the break.

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‘Have a huge crush!’ - Why Cazorla prefers Pedri to Yamal

Ex-Arsenal and Spain star Santi Cazorla has explained why he prefers Pedri to Barcelona wonderkid Lamine Yamal. The two-time European Championship winner admits to having a “huge crush” on Barca’s classy midfielder. He is also a big fan of Yamal, who continues to wow global audiences, but will always side with ball players over goal scorers.

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Flick reveals which Barca player 'makes everyone better'

Barcelona head coach Hansi Flick has claimed one of his own players is crucial to 'making everyone better', but that person in particular isn't Lamine Yamal. Instead, the Barca boss has singled one one of their midfield stars for praise after another impressive performance in La Blaugrana's engine room.

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Flick admits Barca forward lacks confidence amid goal drought

Barcelona bolstered their position at the top of La Liga with a hard-fought victory over Athletic Club on Saturday, thanks to a moment of brilliance from Lamine Yamal. However, it wasn't all celebrations for Hansi Flick, who had to address the personal situation of Ferran Torres. The Valencian forward marked his eighth consecutive game without scoring, showing clear signs of frustration before being substituted in the second half.

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Flick explains benching Lewandowski, Raphinha and Pedri

Barcelona head coach Hansi Flick raised eyebrows ahead of Saturday's crucial La Liga encounter against Athletic Club by opting to leave several of his heavyweight stars on the bench. With the title race heating up and a heavy fixture list looming, the German tactician decided to rest Robert Lewandowski, Raphinha, and Pedri for the daunting trip to San Mames, choosing instead to entrust Lamine Yamal and Marcus Rashford with the primary goal-scoring responsibilities.

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Pedri hailed as 'best in world' by Atletico rival

Despite Barcelona’s dramatic Copa del Rey exit, Pedri’s masterclass at the Spotify Camp Nou made a lasting impression on his rivals. Atletico Madrid captain Koke paid a glowing tribute to the 21-year-old maestro, hailing him as one of the best players in the world and the definitive "present and future" of Spanish football.

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Torres & Pedri reveal brutal Flick punishment

Barcelona stars Pedri and Ferran Torres have pulled back the curtain on the iron-fisted discipline currently ruling the dressing room at Camp Nou. Under the stewardship of German tactician Hansi Flick, the Catalan giants have undergone a significant cultural shift where every second counts. Flick, known for his meticulous attention to detail and unwavering standards, has reportedly made punctuality an unnegotiable requirement for his squad, viewing any delay as a slight against the entire collective effort.

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The next Figo?! Real president targets 'dream' signing from Barca

Real Madrid president Florentino Perez is reportedly targeting a "dream" deal for Barcelona midfielder Pedri in a potential repeat of the Luis Figo transfer saga that rocked European football in 2000. Pedri has emerged as one of Barca's brightest stars since joining the club from Las Palmas in 2020, and Perez is said to be keen on luring him away from Real's arch-rivals.

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Barca legend backs Yamal to become 'one of the greatest'

Barcelona icon Andres Iniesta has tipped teenage sensation Lamine Yamal to reach the very pinnacle of world football, insisting the winger possesses the natural ability required to become an all-time great. The legendary midfielder also offered fascinating insight into his future, revealing his plans to return to the dugout soon as he completes his coaching badges in Dubai.

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‘Not good news’ - Barca boss delivers injury update on Pedri

Barcelona have confirmed influential midfielder Pedri is set to be ruled out of action for around a month after he was forced out of a Champions League clash with Slavia Prague. Boss Hansi Flick delivered a worrying update after the game on the Spain international, who completed just over an hour of that continental contest before picking up an injury. His manager admitted “it is not good news” on the fitness front, with the La Liga leaders now without one of their most important players.

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Pedri welcomes potential Messi return after Camp Nou visit

Barcelona midfielder Pedri is more than receptive to the idea of playing alongside Lionel Messi again in the future. The two were team-mates at Barca for the 2020-21 season before Messi's contract expired and couldn't be renewed due to financial restrictions, leaving on a free transfer for Paris Saint-Germain instead. Ever since his emotional departure, the Argentine has been linked with a return to Catalunya.

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Flick speaks out after losing vital Barcelona star to injury

Unhappy Hansi Flick spoke out after losing key Barcelona star Pedri to injury ahead of their crucial La Liga clash with Villarreal on Sunday. The Spain international has had fitness issues since suffering a left hamstring injury in El Clasico against Real Madrid on October 26. He had earlier remained sidelined for five matches across all competitions last month and had missed the November international break.

Frequently asked questions

Florian Wirtz' Revier ist die Offensive – bevorzugt agiert er als offensiver Mittelfeldspieler oder als Rechtsaußen.

Am 3. Mai 2002 erblickte Wirtz in Pulheim in Nordrhein-Westfalen das Licht der Welt – jenem Ort, an dem auch seine Fußballreise ihren Anfang nahm.

Beim FC Liverpool läuft Wirtz mit der Rückennummer 27 auf. In der deutschen Nationalmannschaft trägt er die 17.

Mit einer Körpergröße von 1,77 Metern zählt Wirtz nicht zu den größten, aber auch nicht zu den kleinsten Spielern auf dem Platz.

Wirtz bringt rund 72 Kilogramm auf den Platz.

Wirtz' genaue Schuhgröße ist nicht offiziell bekannt. In Fanforen wird sie auf etwa 42 bis 43 geschätzt – passend zu seiner Körpergröße.

Wirtz agiert zwar häufig über die linke Seite des Spielfelds – etwa um Dribblings abzuschließen oder präzise Pässe in die Gefahrenzone zu spielen –, ist jedoch eindeutig Rechtsfuß.

Wirtz' fußballerische Reise begann beim SV Grün-Weiß Brauweiler in seinem Heimatort Pulheim.

Seit Juli 2025 hat Wirtz seine neue Heimat in Liverpool gefunden, wo er für den FC Liverpool aufläuft.

Der Nationalspieler setzt auf den Mercedes-AMG GT 4-Türer Coupe – ein beeindruckendes Kraftpaket mit 585 PS, das in nur 3,4 Sekunden von null auf 100 km/h sprintet und bis zu 310 km/h erreicht.

Florian Wirtz wurde in Deutschland geboren, verbrachte dort den Großteil seines Lebens, besitzt die deutsche Staatsbürgerschaft und spielt für die deutsche Nationalmannschaft. Dementsprechend spricht er selbstverständlich Deutsch.

Wirtz hat keine eigenen Kinder.

Seit Herbst 2022 ist Florian Wirtz mit Aaliyah liiert, einer Influencerin, die auf TikTok mehr als 100.000 Follower zählt. Sie begleitet ihn regelmäßig zu Spielen und zeigt sich gelegentlich gemeinsam mit ihm in der Öffentlichkeit.

Sein Transfer zu Liverpool sowie lukrative Sponsoringverträge sichern Wirtz eine solide finanzielle Basis. Hinzu kommen ein hoher Marktwert und zusätzliche Einkünfte aus Werbepartnerschaften, die sein Vermögen weiter steigern. Sports Illustrated schätzt sein Vermögen auf rund 20 Millionen Euro.

Wirtz steht noch am Anfang seiner Karriere, hat aber bereits beachtliche Erfolge gefeiert: Mit Bayer Leverkusen gewann er die deutsche Meisterschaft, den DFB-Pokal und den Supercup. Er steht also bei drei Titeln.

Die prestigeträchtigste individuelle Auszeichnung im Fußball – den Ballon d'Or – konnte Wirtz bislang noch nicht gewinnen.

Den Titel des FIFA-Weltfußballers hat er auch noch nicht geholt.

Wie bei vielen mit dem Vornamen Florian wird auch Wirtz häufig mit "Flo" angesprochen. Weitere geläufige Spitznamen sind bislang nicht bekannt.