Wirtz, Odegaard, Fernandes: What makes a talisman?
The Athletic FC Podcast
The Athletic
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🗓️ 5 March 2025
⏱️ 43 minutes
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Summary
There’s a new wonderkid on the block, and his name is Florian Wirtz.
He has established himself as the man to carry the creative responsibility for Bayer Leverkusen.
But how does he measure up against the world’s best in his position?
And is there a danger in becoming over-reliant on one player to make things happen?
Host: Ayo Akinwolere
With: Phil Hay & Mark Carey
Executive Producer: Adey Moorhead
Producer: Mike Stavrou
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