Wirtz racked up 31 scorer points in a total of 45 competitive appearances last season, scoring 16 goals and providing 15 assists across all competitions. The 31-time Germany international also won the Bundesliga Player of the Month award for December 2024 and January 2025. These were his fifth and sixth awards, making him the most decorated player in the history of the award, which has been given out since the 2018/19 season.
The playmaker received 54.87 per cent of all votes cast in the poll.
Striker Patrik Schick came second in the poll for Bayer 04's ‘Player of the Season’ for 2024/25 with 19.67 per cent of the votes. The Czech international scored 27 goals in 45 competitive appearances last season and also set up one goal.
As in the previous year, Jonathan Tan was voted into third place with 7.44 per cent of the votes cast. The centre-back, who moved to FC Bayern Munich at the end of the season, impressed once again in what was his last campaign with the club as the team's defensive leader with strong performances throughout the season.
The top five in the rankings at a glance:
While Florian Wirtz won the poll for Bayer 04 ‘Player of the Season’, Cornelia Kramer came out on top as Bayer 04 Women's 'Player of the Season’. Read the article HERE.
Today sees Bayer 04 go head-to-head with their next direct rivals in the race for Champions League qualification (kick-off 15:30 CEST). Opponents Stuttgart are currently fifth in the table, level on points with the Werkself but one place below them due to a three-goal inferior goal difference. The Black and Reds' record at Bad Cannstatt tells a clearer story: they've not lost at VfB for over 16 years. One important factor in securing what would be three crucial points away from home is Leverkusen's strength on the counter-attack. Whilst Stuttgart are also extremely dangerous going forward, they will be without their captain. Today’s matchday news.
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Another showdown in the race for the Champions League places takes place in Swabia: on Saturday 9 May (kick-off 15:30 CEST), the Werkself visit VfB Stuttgart, who are only behind on goal difference. In his pre-match press conference, head coach Kasper Hjulmand spoke about confidence, excitement and mentality.
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Reinforcement in attack: Bayer 04 Leverkusen have secured the transfer of striker Maja Sternad from Bundesliga rivals SV Werder Bremen. The 22-year-old has signed a contract until 30 June 2028.
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It's a thrilling situation: as the season draws to a close, Stuttgart and Bayer 04 are heading into the home stretch almost neck and neck. After 32 games, with 17 wins, seven draws and eight defeats each, both teams are on 58 points. Even in terms of goals scored, VfB and the Werkself are level on 66. The Black and Reds have conceded just three fewer goals (43) than their rivals (46), which is why they sit one place behind fourth-placed Leverkusen. This Saturday, 9 May (kick-off: 15.30 CEST), the two teams go head to head at the MHP Arena in Stuttgart. The lowdown on our next opponents.
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