
The Bayer 04 first team squad were photographed at a media day ahead of the summer break and they certainly gave free expression to their emotions in the new black home kit. That’s for starters: The excitement and anticipation ahead of the new season is clear to see in the faces of Lukas Hradecky and the 26 other players.
The Werkself page provides loads of information on the team – from the squad list to information on the coaching staff through to stats including the table and fixture list. Plus the latest photos from the training sessions and matches will be on the sub page.
Via the player carousel or the individual photos you can access the page of your favourite player with the latest information, a profile, photos and social media contributions from the player. Take a look for yourself and get in the mood for the new season!
Click HERE to see the Werkself squad.

The sustainable use of the BayArena seats removed as part of the current stadium upgrade has taken on a new dimension: Following on from numerous Bayer 04 fans receiving their ‘Undefeated Champions seats’ and various clubs and community organisations from Leverkusen and the wider region having collected the dismantled seats, Blau-Gelbe Kreuz e.V. also made their way to the BayArena recently. The German-Ukrainian aid organisation took away around 2,100 seats; in Ukraine, these will be used to upgrade the sports infrastructure of two clubs.
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Bayer 04 have transferred U19 midfielder Emmanuel Chigozie Owen to FC Utrecht in the Eredivisie.
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Bayer 04 Women have further bolstered their squad for the upcoming Google Pixel Bundesliga season with the signing of Justine Brandau from Feyenoord. The 23-year-old Dutch left-back has joined on a deal through to 30 June 2028.
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Bayer 04 Leverkusen have extended youngster Montrell Culbreath's contract once again. Having only signed a deal with the Bundesliga club until 30 June 2030 in January, still as an U19 player, the attacking midfielder, who's since established himself in the first-team squad, has penned a new contract valid until 30 June 2031. Culbreath joined the Werkself academy in 2023 and made 16 first-team appearances in the 2025/26 season in the Bundesliga, DFB Pokal and Champions League, scoring one goal.
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