Hincapie played the full 90 minutes in all three Bundesliga matches in January and he also headed the Werkself to a last-minute victory in the 3-2 win at RB Leipzig. Grimaldo also went the full distance in the January games and he provided three assists in the three games.
Bayer 04 fans can cast their vote up to Sunday 11 February at 23.59 CET. Also nominated in addition to the Leverkusen duo are Jamal Musiala (Bayern Munich), Deniz Undav (VfB Stuttgart), Niclas Füllkrug (Borussia Dortmund) and Niels Nkounkou (Eintracht Frankfurt). The final result is determined as follows: 40% from votes by the fans, 30% each from the 18 team captains plus a panel of pundits.
A new signing for the U19s: Bayer 04 have signed winger Clinton Wilson from Schalke 04. The 18-year-old previously played for Leverkusen youth teams from January to June 2024.
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After eight years, Ida Daedelow is set to leave Bayer 04 Leverkusen. The 18-year-old, whose original contract was due to run to 2027, is joining second-division side VfL Bochum.
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As with the other youth teams (U16 to U19), Bayer 04 are also relying on familiar faces—some in new roles—and fresh impetus from the coaching staff for the 2026/27 season in the younger age groups. An overview of the U11 to U15 teams.
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The fans have spoken: Ibrahim Maza has been voted Bayer 04 men’s Player of the Season for 2025/26. The 20-year-old won the club’s annual poll with more than a third of the total votes. Vanessa Fudalla, for her part, has been voted Bayer 04 women’s Player of the Season for 2025/26 by the fans. For both Maza and Fudalla, the past season was their first playing for the Werkself.
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