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.
Lying third in the Bundesliga, the Werkself made a faltering start in 2026 after the winter break, but gradually rediscovered winning ways and, as in the previous campaign, were among the top 16 in Europe and the top four in the DFB Pokal. In the Bundesliga, the Werkself also remained in the race for Champions League qualification right to the end. However, because setbacks repeatedly crept into the Werkself's performances between good displays and crucial games, it was not quite enough to secure a UCL spot in the end. A season with many ups and downs brought sixth place and qualification for the UEFA Europa League. Part II of the review of the 2025/26 season.
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Following the final match of the 2025/26 season, the prevailing feeling was naturally one of disappointment after missing out on qualification for the Champions League. The Werkself finished the Bundesliga in sixth place, meaning they'll start the 2026/27 campaign in the Europa League. "But to talk negatively about everything now because of that would be wrong," stressed captain Robert Andrich following the final game, knowing that the past year at Bayer 04 was marked, more than almost any other, by the start of a new era and the courage to change – and in particular, the belief in a positive direction. Everyone was aware this process would need time. The first part of the 2025/26 season review.
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The Bayer 04 Women’s squad for the coming season is continuing to take shape: Centre-back Emily Wallrabenstein has moved to Leverkusen from Eintracht Frankfurt’s reserve team, who play in the Women’s Bundesliga 2. The 19-year-old has penned a contract until 30 June 2028.
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Bayern 04 Women have confirmed another summer signing, with midfielder Paulina Platner moving to Leverkusen from SGS Essen. The 20-year-old has signed a two-year contract with the Werkself.
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