"Melvin Ukpeigbe is an extraordinarily exciting player who promises a lot for the future," said Bayer 04 sporting managing director Simon Rolfes. "We are happy to be able to accompany and support Melvin in his development."
Argentina’s success at the U20 World Cup in Chile continues. The junior Albiceleste, with Bayer 04 player Alejo Sarco in the starting XI, beat Mexico 2-0 in the quarter-finals on Sunday night. Colombia, who knocked out Spain, now await in the semi-finals on Thursday night.
Show moreFollowing the derby at FC Köln being abandoned, the Bayer 04 Women are away again on Bundesliga matchday 6. Roberto Pätzold's team will face TSG Hoffenheim on Sunday (16:00 CEST, Dietmar-Hopp-Stadion) . The Werkself will be aiming for their fifth consecutive win against the team currently lying third in the table.
Show moreContribute to a good cause and win something special! The Bayer 04 jersey competition is entering its third round: From 10 October and up to and including 29 November, raffle tickets can be purchased for five euros each at the Fanwelt on the south side of the BayArena for the chance to win one of two signed away jerseys. The proceeds from the raffle will be donated to Tafel Leverkusen e.V. as part of the 25th anniversary celebrations.
Show moreHeads up, girls! Do you dream of wearing the Bayer Cross on your chest? To play in black and red like your role models Carlotta Wamser, Kristin Kögel, Friederike Repohl and Co. from the Google Pixel Women's Bundesliga? Then take your chance now. Our female youth teams are once again on the lookout for new talent. That's why Bayer 04 is organising trials for female junior players on 26 October 2025 for the second time this year.
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