Talented outfield players and goalkeepers born between 2010 and 2017 from all over the region can register. Following the first session earlier this year with 90 participants, the trials day will be held on Sunday, 26 October 2025, starting at 09:00 CET, divided into two groups at the Bayer 04 Kurtekotten Performance Centre (Otto-Bayer-Straße 2). Players from the Bayer 04 Women's Bundesliga team will also be on hand to provide advice and support on the pitch during the session.
For players born between 2013 and 2017, the trials session starts at 9:00 CET (start on the pitch at 9:30 am, 60 - 75 minutes), for players born between 2010 and 2012 at 11:00 (start on the pitch at 11:30, 75 - 90 minutes).
Registration for the trial session (by a parent or guardian) is possible up to Thursday, 23 October. Simply complete the form below and email it to our junior scout Heiko Pöhlandt at heiko.poehlandt@bayer04.de.
Important: Participation in the trials sessions is not permitted without a release note from the current club.
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