Boniface’s rivals in November are Xavi Simons (RB Leipzig) and Merlin Röhl (Freiburg).
Fans have until 23:59 CET on Thursday, 7 December to give their support to Boniface via this voting page. The voting process consists of votes from fans (40%), the 18 club captains (30%) and various experts (30%).
Boniface, 22, arrived at the BayArena from Union Saint-Gilloise in the summer, so far scoring 13 goals and providing six assists in 19 competitive appearances for the Werkself.
Ecuador international Piero Hincapie, who moved to Arsenal FC on loan from Bayer 04 Leverkusen for the 2025/26 season, will join the English champions permanently on 1 July 2026.
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In glorious sunshine and temperatures of around 30 degrees Celsius, the Bayer 04 Women have begun their preparations for the new season. With a relaxed first session at the Kurtekotten training centre, coach Roberto Pätzold’s team became the first Bundesliga side to resume training after a 37-day break.
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Black and Red stand out. Under the slogan ‘Diversity under the Cross’, Bayer 04 took part in Pride on the Rhine at the weekend alongside the queer fan club “Bayer 04 Junxx”. The club mascot, Brian the Lion, and several members of staff were also in attendance, championing diversity and solidarity.
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Centre-back Melissa Friedrich is set to remain at Bayer 04 for another year. The longest-serving player in the squad, who joined the club in 2016, has extended her contract to 2027.
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