Florian Vertz added a new achievement for his dazzling career by crowning the award for the best soccer player in Germany for the year 2025, after an exceptional season with Bayer Leverkusen heading a record transfer to Liverpool, in the most expensive deal in the history of British football.
A sweeping superiority in the award race
Vertz settled the annual vote of the German magazine “Kicker” and the Association of German Sports Journalists, with 191 votes, ahead of Michael Aylese, Bayern Munich, 81 votes, and Nick and the star of the Stuttgart star, who collected 71 votes.
How was the Vertz season with Leverkusen?
The 22 -year -old presented a historic season, in which he led Leverkusen to achieve the dual league and the local cup without any defeat, in addition to reaching the European League final. He ended his career with the club with a transfer deal that could amount to 116 million pounds (146 million dollars) with additions.
Praise
Vertz received a wide acclaim from his former coach Xabi Alonso, who described him as “one of the best players in the world”, confirming that he possesses exceptional capabilities. Tony Kroos also sent a private message to him, saying: “I cannot imagine a better successor. Your move to Liverpool reflects your personality and great awareness. ”
What did Vertz say after the coronation?
The player expressed his pride, saying: “This coronation is a great honor for me, but it is also a responsibility and an incentive for the future. I still have a lot to prove it. ” He affirmed his gratitude to everyone who supported his career, including colleagues, coaches and fans.
Valentz’s ambitions with Liverpool
In his first comments after joining, he announced his desire to win all possible titles: “I want to win everything, every season. I look forward to winning the Premier League again and moving forward in the Champions League. ” Liverpool is counting on his creativity to enhance the team’s attack alongside Mohamed Salah.
Distinctive numbers despite the young age
Vertz played 197 games with Leverkusen, during which he scored 57 goals and presented 65 assists, confirming his position as one of the most prominent talents in world football.
General coach .. Schuster
At the same ceremony, coach Julian Schuster crowned the “General Coach” award after a successful season with his team.
