Axel
Tape
Bayer 04 signed France U18 international Axel Tape in the summer of 2025. The defender made a long-term move from Champions League winners Paris Saint-Germain to Leverkusen. “Axel Tape is a versatile defensive player, a good footballer with pace, athleticism, and outstanding game intelligence,” said Bayer 04 managing director sport Simon Rolfes, describing the 1.80-meter-tall talent at the contract signing. “We see great potential in him, and his free transfer is an important building block in our future-oriented squad planning.”
Profile
- At Bayer 04 since
- 01.07.2025
- Date of birth
- 10.08.2007
- Height / Weight
- 1.80m / 79kg
- Nationality
- FRA
Former clubs
| Period | Club | Games | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 - 2025 | Paris Saint-Germain | 3 | 0 |
Statistics
Latest games
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Bayer 04 loan Tape to Levante UD
Bayer 04 Leverkusen have transferred France U19 international Axel Tape to Spain. The 19-year-old is joining top-flight side Levante UD on a one-year loan. Tape joined the Werkself on a long-term deal from Champions League winners Paris Saint-Germain ahead of the 2025/26 season.
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Tape sidelined due to injury until November
Bayer 04 will have to manage without defender Axel Tape for the time being.
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Tape: 'Versatility is one of my great strengths'
New signing Axel Tape has impressed in his first friendlies for Bayer 04 with his cool approach and confidence. For the defender, signed from Paris Saint-Germain in the summer, it is the first time he has played for another club other than the Champions League winners. The Frenchman consciously decided early in his career to make the move abroad to Bayer 04. Today, Sunday, Tape celebrates his 18th birthday. Bayer04.de spoke to him about his first weeks at Leverkusen, his versatile style of play and his targets for the year ahead.
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Versatile new signing from Champions League winners: Axel Tape profiled
Welcome to Leverkusen, Axel Tape! Bayer 04 have signed the 17-year-old defensive player on a free transfer from Champions League winners and French league and cup winners Paris Saint-Germain. The French U18 international has agreed a long-term contract at Leverkusen. Bayer 04 introduces the new arrival.
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