"Farid Alfa-Ruprecht has caught the eye as a winger in the English U21 league," said Bayer 04 managing director sport Simon Rolfes. "An impressive goalscoring rate, tremendous speed and great footballing talent make him a highly interesting candidate for our first team." Director of football Kim Falkenberg added: "We see clear potential in Farid to become an important player for Bayer 04 in the future."
Born in Hamburg and of Ghanaian descent, he moved from the HSV academy to Manchester City three years ago. His preferred position is on the right wing but he can also operate on the left flank, where his strong right foot can provide a goal threat. "Leverkusen are a top club with great appeal," said the 1.81-metre-tall Alfa-Ruprecht. "I will repay the faith shown in me and do everything for the chance to wear the Bayer shirt."
A group of journalists representing Latin American and Spanish-language media outlets visited the BayArena on Thursday for an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at Bayer 04 and interviews with key personnel that have driven the team’s brand to new heights internationally over the last few years.
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The start of the new season of the VBL Club Championship by WOW produced two wins and one defeat for Leverkusen, including a victory against SC Paderborn 07, semi-finalists last season and double winners in 2023/24. The Leverkusen gamers were beaten by 1. FSV Mainz 05, runners-up in the South-East Division last year.
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Eleven days after the floodlight failure, the Bayer 04 Women rescued a point in the rescheduled Bundesliga derby at 1. FC Köln thanks to a late dream goal from Katharina Piljic. The Werkself drew 2-2 at the Franz Kremer Stadion on Thursday evening. Vanessa Fudalla (76') from the penalty spot and Piljic with a shot from the centre circle (88') gave the Black and Reds a late reprieve. Leverkusen, who are now been unbeaten against their Rhineland neighbours for almost four years, remain fourth in the table with the draw following five consecutive wins.
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The date for the Bayer 04 Women's DFB Pokal Round of 16 tie has been set. As announced by the German Football Association (DFB) on Wednesday, the Leverkusen Women will play league rivals Hamburger SV on Sunday, 16 November at 15:00 CET.
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