Talented outfield players and goalkeepers born between 2010 and 2017 from the whole region can take part. The Talent Day is on Sunday 27 April 2025, from 10.30 CEST at the Bayer 04 Kurtekotten Performance Centre (Otto-Bayer-Straße 2). During the trial sessions, players from the Bayer 04 Women’s Bundesliga squad will be on hand to offer support and advice.
Registration for the trial training sessions can be submitted (by a guardian) by Wednesday, 23. April. The requires the completion of the form below and submission via email to our women’s youth scout Heiko Pöhlandt at heiko.poehlandt@bayer04.de.
Important: Trial sessions will not be accessible without clearance from the current club.
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