U19s

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Management team

Sven Hübscher

Head coach

Benjamin Adam

Coach

Gilbert Gorges

Assistant coach analysis

Sören Rittmeier

Goalkeeping coach

Vicente Morales

Fitness coach

Niels Bauer

Team manager

Dr. Daniel Lay

Team doctor

Ahura Bassimtabar

Fitness coach

Manuel Schardt

Physiotherapist

Timo Heinze

Sports psychologist

Prisca Volmary

Sports scientist

Marcel Podszus

Supporting staff

Contact

Liam Schardt

Media Officer Youth liam.schardt@bayer04.de

News

Jugend - 28.03.2024

Sydney FC U19s in Leverkusen: ‘I've never experienced anything like it’

The U19 team of Australian club Sydney FC spent an eventful day at Bayer 04 ahead of Easter weekend as part of an upcoming tournament in Düsseldorf. The visit to a training session with the Werkself first team was followed by a match with the Leverkusen youngsters at the Kurtekotten performance centre. The boss of the Australian first division team, who had travelled with and is no stranger to football in Germany, drew a very positive conclusion of his time at Bayer 04.

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.

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.