Ehrenstein received the award at the winter training course in St. Anton in Austria, held for the 64th time this year. Around 200 doctors attend this renowned course each year to extend their knowledge of the latest developments in the theory and practice of sports medicine.
According to the organisers, the key element in the choice of Ehrenstein was not only the success on the pitch with winning the double but also especially the outstanding injury management achieved by the medical team at Bayer 04.
"This award is a great honour and is down to the team made up of my colleague Stefan Porten, our medical director Karl-Heinrich Dittmar and all the physiotherapists. It is confirmation of our day-to-day work," said Ehrenstein at the awards ceremony. "Our target is to look after the sportsmen and women to the optimum and also to enable them to make a fast, but above all, safe return to competitive sport."
After eight years in the youth set-up at Bayer 04 Leverkusen, Benjamin Adam is leaving the club. The 35-year-old, who most recently coached the Leverkusen U17s, will take charge of the Hansa Rostock U19 team next season.
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There was a successful end to the women's internationals with Werkself players Carlotta Wamser and Cornelia Kramer qualifying for the 2027 World Cup finals in Brazil. A third Leverkusen player is still in with a chance of joining them. The Germany U23 players also experienced success in their last two international friendlies of the season.
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Traveling to North America for the World Cup this summer to see your favorite Bayer 04 players? Here’s a quick cheat sheet with thumbnail portraits and insider tips for each city from a local expert, so you can make the most of your visit and activities beyond the game!
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A fresh look for the BayArena: The Bayer 04 stadium will have new seating in the form of folding seats for the 2026/27 campaign that will ensure significantly improved seating comfort and simplified movement within the rows of seats. As part of routine replacement after 17 years, fans of the Werkself were able to purchase the existing seats, used to witness the first German league title in the club's history. In addition, a large proportion of the seats will be donated to charitable projects, primarily in the local region. Bayer 04 fans can look forward to new, functional folding seats for the season opener at the beginning of August - still in the club colours of black and red, of course. A glimpse at the BayArena during the refurbishment.
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