The NRW State Sports Association and the state of North Rhine-Westphalia are selecting the Sportsmen and Sportswomen of the Year for the 18th time. There are five athletes to choose from in each of six categories (Sportsman of the Year, Sportswoman of the Year, Team of the Year, Newcomer of the Year, ‘Para Sport felix’ and ‘Football felix’).
In addition to Wamser, Wirtz, who joined Liverpool from Bayer 04 in the summer and received the award in 2023 , as well as Bundesliga players Serhou Guirassy (Borussia Dortmund), Tim Kleindienst (Borussia Mönchengladbach) and Lilli Purtscheller (SGS Essen) are also nominated for the ‘Football felix’. Swimmer Taliso Engel from TSV Bayer 04 has been nominated in the ‘Para Sport felix’ category.
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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