Rafaela
Borggräfe
Birthplace: Emmendingen
Stronger foot: Right, but left isn't bad either
Previous clubs: SC Holzhausen, SC March, SC Freiburg, FC Aarau
Hero: Rafael Nadal
Favourite travel destination: Maldives
Favourite colour: Green
Favourite food and drink: Pizza Margherita + Coke
Favourite film/series: Harry Potter/Grey's Anatomy
Quirk: Disinfecting everything and keeping it sterile
A game I particularly remember: DFB Cup debut at the Dreisamstadion, despite the defeat
Pre-game ritual: Always step onto the pitch with my left foot first
What makes me happy: Laughter and chocolate
What annoys me: Dishonesty
My motto: Always smile
Why I play for the Bayer 04 Women's team: I can develop personally and athletically
Profile
- At Bayer 04 since
- 02.02.2026
- Date of birth
- 05.03.2000
- Nationality
- GER
Former clubs
| Period | Club | Games | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 - 2026 | Liverpool FC | 4 | 0 |
| 2015 - 2025 | SC Freiburg | 66 | 0 |
| 2020 - 2021 | FC Aarau (loan) | 17 | 0 |
Statistics
Latest games
| Games | Date | Competition |
|---|---|---|
 1:2  | 04.09.2026 | Google Pixel Women's Bundesliga |
1:2  | 30.08.2026 | Google Pixel Women's Bundesliga |
 0:2 | 23.08.2026 | Google Pixel Women's Bundesliga |
1:3  | 17.05.2026 | Google Pixel Women's Bundesliga |
1:3 | 11.05.2026 | Google Pixel Women's Bundesliga |
 0:4 | 03.05.2026 | Google Pixel Women's Bundesliga |
4:1  | 26.04.2026 | Google Pixel Women's Bundesliga |
 1:3 | 30.03.2026 | Google Pixel Women's Bundesliga |
1:0  | 22.03.2026 | Google Pixel Women's Bundesliga |
2:1 | 15.03.2026 | Google Pixel Women's Bundesliga |
News
Loan extension: Rafaela Borggräfe to stay at Bayer 04
Goalkeeper Rafaela Borggräfe will continue to play for Bayer 04 Leverkusen next season. The loan of the Germany U23 international, who joined from Liverpool in the winter, has been extended by a further year.
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Women: International round-up - Wamser and Kramer in World Cup finals
There was a successful end to the women's internationals with Werkself players Carlotta Wamser and Cornelia Kramer qualifying for the 2027 World Cup finals in Brazil. A third Leverkusen player is still in with a chance of joining them. The Germany U23 players also experienced success in their last two international friendlies of the season.
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World Cup qualifiers: Nine Bayer 04 Women on international duty
While the majority of the Bayer 04 Women are enjoying their summer break, nine Werkself players will be on duty for their national teams in the coming days. Three of them are competing for a place at the World Cup, while six are involved in two friendlies with the Germany U23 team.
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Katharina Piljic set to join VfL Wolfsburg
Midfielder Katharina Piljic will not extend her contract with Bayer 04 Leverkusen, which expires at the end of the season. The 22-year-old is joining VfL Wolfsburg in the Google Pixel Women’s Bundesliga.
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