The Werkself picked up seven out of a possible nine points in the three Bundesliga matches in September. Wins against TSG Hoffenheim (4-1) and VfL Wolfsburg (4-3) were followed by a draw away to Bayern Munich (1-1). Florian Wirtz played the full 90 minutes in all three games. The playmaker scored a goal against Hoffenheim and Wolfsburg.
Bayer 04 fans can cast their vote up to Sunday, 13 October (23.59 CEST). In addition to the Leverkusen player, the other nominations are Omar Marmoush (Eintracht Frankfurt), Maximilian Mittelstädt (VfB Stuttgart), Michael Olise and Harry Kane (both Bayern Munich) plus Vincenzo Grifo (SC Freiburg). The final result is made up as follows: 40% of the waiting comes from fans votes, with 30% each for the 18 team captains plus a number of pundits.
The FIFA World Cup 2026 in the USA, Canada and Mexico is underway. A total of eight Leverkusen players are taking part in the 23rd World Cup, with 48 teams in the tournament for the first time. Bayer04.de brings you all the latest from Werkself players at the World Cup.
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A goal-fest to kick off the U19 European Championship in Wales: Germany defeated Denmark 4–3 in their first Group A fixture. Both Montrell Culbreath and captain Francis Onyeka were in the starting line-up, with the latter scoring the first goal of the game from the penalty spot on five minutes.
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Bayer 04 have transferred U19 midfielder Emmanuel Chigozie Owen to FC Utrecht in the Eredivisie.
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Renovation work has been underway at the BayArena for several weeks now as part of the stadium’s routine refurbishment after 17 years. More and more of the new folding seats – which, from next season, will provide significantly greater comfort and make it easier to move between rows – have now been installed. The new high-quality seats have now been fitted throughout the entire east stand, giving the BayArena a new lease of life.
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