U17s

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Management team

Sergi Runge

Head coach

Adrian Grümer

Coach

Johann Rieckhof

Goalkeeping coach

Philipp Walther

Fitness coach

Niels Bauer

Team manager

Dr. Linus Krüger

Team doctor

Dr. Viktor Mastnak

Team doctor

Justin Glitt

Physiotherapist

Yannik Dielkus

Physiotherapist

Timo Heinze

Sports psychologist

Wolfgang Esins

Support staff

Marco Sanfilippo

Support staff

Contact

Liam Schardt

Media Officer Youth liam.schardt@bayer04.de

News

Jugend - 27.03.2024

Youth: Germany U17 miss out on EURO finals – Alajbegovic with brace

Numerous players from the Bayer 04 youth teams have also been on their travels in the final international break of the season, including three for the German U17 side. A round-up of all the games involving our boys.

Jugend - 13.03.2024

Six youth players called up for U17 Euros qualifiers

A number of Bayer 04 youth players have been called up to represent their countries in the March international break. That includes three Leverkusen players joining up with Germany’s U17s. One player has also already qualified for the U17 Euros with his country. Here’s all you need to know about the Werkself’s youth call-ups.

Bayer 04 - 09.01.2024

Bayer 04 agree deal with youth striker Artem Stepanov to 2027

Bayer 04 Leverkusen have given U17 player Artem Stepanov a long-term contract. The club has agreed an extension with the 16-year-old centre forward to 30 June 2027.

Jugend - 03.01.2024

From 2024/25: DFB Youth Leagues to replace youth Bundesligas

A reform of the most important youth competitions in German football has been introduced. From the 2024/25 season, the U19 and U17 DFB Youth Leagues will replace the previous U19 and U17 Bundesliga competitions. The aim of the German Football Association (DFB) is "an improved promotion of youth players through to greater creativity, enjoyment of the game and performance levels." Read on for further information on the new youth competition the Bayer 04 U19 and U17 teams will be involved in from next summer.