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24.04.2026Bayer 04

Ibrahim Maza is Bundesliga Rookie of the Month for April 2026

Fans, captains and pundits have decided: Bayer 04 player Ibrahim Maza has been voted Bundesliga Rookie of the Month for April 2026. The 20-year-old Algerian won out against Yan Diomande (RB Leipzig) and Jens Castrop (Borussia Mönchengladbach). Maza has also been nominated as the Bundesliga Player of the Month for April. Fans can vote for him or his team-mate Alejandro Grimaldo up to 23:59 CEST on Sunday 26 April.
Ibrahim Maza gegen den VfL Wolfsburg

Ibrahim Maza has played the full 90 minutes in all three Bundesliga matches so far in April. The Algeria international scored in the 6-3 win against VfL Wolfsburg and also secured a penalty.

Congratulations on the award, Ibo.

 

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Grimaldo and Maza up for player of the month award

Maza, like team-mate Alejandro Grimaldo, is also up for the Bundesliga Player of the Month award for April. Fans can vote for them up to Sunday 26 April (23:59 CEST).

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