"Unfortunately, Paulina has had very little playing time with us. That's why it's great that the loan to her home city of Hamburg, close to her family, has come about," said Achim Feifel, Bayer 04 Women's team sporting director. "Hopefully she'll have the opportunity to push her development forward with significantly more appearances. That's essential for a young player like her."
The former captain of the Germany U19 team joined Bayer 04 from Eimsbütteler TV in 2023, having previously played for HSV. She has made 24 appearances for the Bayer 04 Women’s team, including three in the DFB Pokal.
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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After eight years in the youth set-up at Bayer 04 Leverkusen, Benjamin Adam is leaving the club. The 35-year-old, who most recently coached the Leverkusen U17s, will take charge of the Hansa Rostock U19 team next season.
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As well as internal changes and familiar faces, Bayer 04 are also looking to bring fresh impetus to the coaching staff of the senior youth squads for the 2026/27 campaign. Here is an overview of the U19, U17 and U16 teams.
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Bayer 04 have signed 16-year-old defensive midfielder Kennet Eichhorn from Hertha Berlin. The Germany U17 international is joining the Werkself from the Berlin Bundesliga 2 club on a long-term contract. Eichhorn made 19 appearances for the Hertha Berlin first team last season, scoring two goals.
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