Last week, video game developer Electronic Arts (EA) together with the German Football League (DFL) announced the six nominees for the December 2024 Bundesliga Player of the Month award. Florian Wirtz came out on top in the vote ahead of Jamal Musiala and Joshua Kimmich (both FC Bayern Munich), Paul Nebel (1. FSV Mainz 05), Mitchell Weiser (SV Werder Bremen) and Nick Woltemade (VfB Stuttgart).
The Werkself won all three of their Bundesliga fixtures in December, beating promoted side FC St. Pauli 2-1 at home, winning 2-0 at FC Augsburg and then ending 2024 with a 5-1 victory at home to SC Freiburg. Wirtz started and scored a goal in each match as well as setting up three goals against Freiburg - the most assists he's ever managed in a league game.
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From his arrival at the airport, the medical and contract signing, right through to photo shoots, his very own trading card and his first interview at the BayArena: Werkself TV followed new signing Afonso Moreira up close on his first day in Leverkusen. In the interview, the 21-year-old Portuguese left-winger, who has joined the Werkself from Lyon, talks about his excitement ahead of joining Bayer 04 and the Bundesliga, as well as his conversation with head coach Carles Martínez. Moreira also reveals the secret behind his iconic goal celebration – which he intends to perform “as often as possible” at the BayArena next season...
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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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