The Solingen-born midfielder joined Bayer 04 as a seven-year-old before going on to play for all the youth teams. After time at Aalen, Osnabrück, Salzburg and Dortmund the Slovenia international returned to Leverkusen in 2015. Kampl played 53 Bundesliga games, six DFB Cup ties and made 13 appearances in the Champions League plus one in the Europa League for the Werkself.
"I'd like to say thank you for two great years. It was an emotional time with highs and lows. I was very happy to wear the shirt of the club where I started. I always gave 100 per cent on the pitch and Bayer 04 will continue to have a place in my heart," said Kevin Kampl.
Werkself-TV shows the highlights of the Bayer 04 women's 0-1 loss against TSG Hoffenheim on the 19th matchday of the Google Pixel Frauen-Bundesliga 2025/26.
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A proud anniversary: 2026 marks the 50th anniversary of the founding of the first Bayer 04 official fan club. The pioneers of the "First fan club 1976 Leverkusen" still hold their love for the club dear, black and red passion knows no expiry date. Read on to discover the development of organised fan culture at Bayer 04 and where it is practised around the country and the world.
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After a run of seven games unbeaten in all competitions, the Werkself suffered a 1-0 defeat at FC Union Berlin despite their best efforts. Captain Robert Andrich, who took responsibility for the goal, said after the match: "Now we have to focus on not losing our heads even in difficult situations. That has always made us strong in the past." The Werkself review.
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Werkself TV shows the highlights of Bayer 04's 0-1 loss at Union Berlin on Matchday 23 of the 2025/26 Bundesliga season...
