Jeremie Frimpong has already found the back of the net eight times for the Werkself in the current Bundesliga campaign and he has also provided six assists in the league. The Dutchman scored in the 3-0 win against Schalke 04 and in the 4-1 victory over Union-Saint Gilloise in April.
Moussa Diaby also netted in the second leg at Saint-Gilloise: His opener on two minutes paved the way for the Black and Reds to progress to the Europa League semi-finals. The Frenchman also scored against Eintracht Frankfurt at the start of April.
The two Bayer 04 players are joined by fellow nominees Timo Werner (RB Leipzig), Donyell Malen (Borussia Dortmund), Benjamin Pavard (FC Bayern) and Josha Vagnoman (VfB Stuttgart).
The final result is decided as follows: 40 per cent of the votes from fans, plus 30 per cent each from the 18 team captains and a group of pundits.
Bayer 04 Leverkusen have sold young defender Andrea Natali to AZ Alkmaar on permanent terms. The 18-year-old Italian was on loan at the Dutch club last season, where he mainly played for the reserve team in the second division.
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Bayer 04 Leverkusen have loaned new signing Luca Erlein to newly promoted FC Energie Cottbus for the 2026/27 season. This will give him the opportunity to play in Bundesliga 2. The club signed the 19-year-old right-back on a permanent basis last week, on a contract to 30 June 2030.
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Trophies as a youth, appearances in the pro game and his first taste of international competition: new arrival Luca Erlein, who has been signed from TSG Hoffenheim, can already look back on some remarkable achievements and moments in his fledgling career. We take a closer look at the 19-year-old right-back, who can also fill other roles across the defensive line.
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Bayer 04 Leverkusen have signed Germany U19 international Luca Erlein from Hoffenheim. The 19-year-old right-back, who is capable of playing in various defensive positions, has penned a contract until 30 June 2030.
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