Former player Kristina Sundov is new Bayer 04 Women’s team assistant coach

“We had very good and open discussions with Kristina. She will enrich our coaching team not only with her professional expertise but also with her very empathetic nature,” said Achim Feifel, sporting director of the Bayer 04 Women’s team: “She has a wealth of practical experience both as a player and as a coach; she embarked on her coaching career early on and has already worked in many different areas within the game. She also brings a wealth of expertise in the areas of match and individual analysis, particularly in the individual development of players. We are delighted she is returning to Bayer 04 in this new role.”

In the 2015/16 season, Sundov, who has 58 caps for her country, made 23 appearances for Bayer 04 and scored four goals. She then moved to FC Basel in the Swiss Women’s Super League. There, she played 150 matches until the end of her playing career in 2023, before taking on the role of assistant coach. She served as caretaker manager of the Basel women’s team in the autumn of 2025.

“I’m very happy to be back in Leverkusen. I have very fond memories of my first spell here and have closely followed the club’s development since then. The club has high ambitions, which I share,” says Sundov: “Through my previous roles, I have gained a wealth of valuable experience, which I now want to put to the best possible use. I’m looking forward to being back here and will do everything I can to ensure we achieve our goals together.”