Ibrahim Maza on Florian Wirtz comparisons, Bayer Leverkusen ambitions and his journey from Berlin's streets to the Bundesliga

· Bundesliga-Official

From playing street football in Berlin to becoming one of the Bundesliga’s most exciting young talents, Ibrahim Maza has enjoyed a remarkable rise. In a new interview, the Bayer Leverkusen midfielder lifts the lid on his fine start to the new season, and what he one day hopes to achieve in the game.

Bundesliga: You produced a brilliant piece of skill in the build-up to Patrik Schick's goal against Freiburg , which drew comparisons with Florian Wirtz . How do you feel about the comparison to him?

> Ibrahim Maza : “Flo is an incredible player, a real Bayer Leverkusen legend. I am still trying to follow my own path and be my own player. I think we are a little different in terms of our playing styles, but of course, it is nice to be able to follow in the footsteps of such a great player. I hope that one day I can play at his level and achieve that.”

Bundesliga: Have you seen the comparisons between your contribution against Freiburg and Wirtz’s goal against the same opposition?

> Maza: “I have seen it online a few times. Honestly, I thought his was even more impressive. He also scored the goal himself. Mine was not bad either, though. Fortunately, Schick was there and scored it. But yes, Flo is Flo.”

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