
In an in-depth interview, CEO Fernando Carro and new sporting managing director Simon Rolfes talk in detail about their partnership for the first time and reveal which of their opposite number’s characteristics they would like to have. The duo also describe their targets with the Werkself, recall the start of their working together and even make a brave bet in the end.
In the 160 pages, head coach Gerardo Seoane and midfielder Kerem Demirbay also discuss the new season and their particular aims. The Werkself squad is presented in detail, lovers of statistics can discover historic data on Bayer 04 in the Bundesliga, the DFB Cup as well as competitions on the European stage. Fans can also find out about the Champions League, the Youth League and the Veterans team plus the Bayer 04 eSports squad. Thomas Eichin explains the role of the Mexico tour in the strategy of internationalisation and professionalisation of the Women’s section. The almanac also has a detailed service section.
Moreover: The ‘normal’ Werkself magazine is also part of the service package and it appears four times per year – there is also an additional special edition this season for the start of the Champions League campaign.
You can read up on everything from the world of the Werkself now in the 2022/23 Werkself yearbook. You can also receive a copy by becoming a Club member. Sign up for membership here.
You can also browse all previous editions of the Werkself magazines since the first in the 2015/16 season.

The Bayer 04 Women clcoked up a 3-2 win in a friendly against Twente Enschede on Thursday afternoon in the last international break of 2025. In drizzle, Lilla Turanyi (16’), Kristin Kögel (65’) and Paulina Bartz (69’) scored the goals for the Werkself against the Dutch Eredivisie Vrouwen leaders, who are still unbeaten in the league.
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Brazilian legends, media and representatives of Bayer 04 Leverkusen and Bayer AG gathered at the Clube de Bayer in the south of São Paulo on Tuesday to take part in a panel discussing the club’s presence in Brazil and to watch the team’s 2–0 win over Manchester City in the Champions League. More than 50 participants from various Brazilian media were on hand. The event also included a light-hearted friendly media game prior to the match against the team of coaching legend Pep Guardiola.
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The annual Black and Red Week is up and running. Day three, Thursday 27 November, includes non-kit supplier merchandise...
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Werkself TV shows highlights of the 2-0 win for Bayer 04 at Manchester City on matchday 5 in the UEFA Champions League 2025/26 league phase...
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