Bayer Leverkusen, one of Germany’s most exciting football clubs, boasts a rich history and a passionate fan base. Known for their attacking style of play, they have consistently been a competitive force in the Bundesliga. The team has a mix of experienced players and promising young talents, creating a dynamic squad that can challenge for top honors. With a strong emphasis on development and teamwork, Bayer Leverkusen aims to leave a lasting mark in both domestic and European competitions. Their commitment to excellence is evident in their performances on the pitch, making them a team to watch this season.
Bayer Leverkusen Upcoming matches by league
Bundesliga
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29 August 2026 - 13:30 Regular Season - 1
SV ElversbergNo H2HBayer Leverkusen
DFB Pokal
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22 August 2026 - 11:00 Round of 64
SV WehenNo H2HBayer Leverkusen
BRITA-Arena
Friendlies Clubs
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1 August 2026 - 09:00 Club Friendlies
Bayer LeverkusenNo H2HRot-Weiß Essen
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8 August 2026 - 13:30 Club Friendlies
Bayer LeverkusenNo H2HSevilla
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12 August 2026 - 18:45 Club Friendlies
Nottingham ForestNo H2HBayer Leverkusen
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15 August 2026 - 14:00 Club Friendlies
NewcastleNo H2HBayer Leverkusen
Bayer Leverkusen Last matches by league
Bundesliga
DFB Pokal
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22 April 2026 - 18:45 Semi-finals
Bayer Leverkusen0 - 2Bayern München
BayArena -
15 August 2025 - 16:00 1st RoundWIRmachenDRUCK Arena
Friendlies Clubs
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29 July 2026 - 13:00 Club Friendlies
Bayer Leverkusen4 - 0Genk
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25 July 2026 - 13:00 Club Friendlies
Kickers Offenbach1 - 3Bayer Leverkusen
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18 July 2026 - 13:30 Club FriendliesSF Baumberg0 - 7Bayer Leverkusen
UEFA Champions League
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17 March 2026 - 20:00 Round of 16
Arsenal2 - 0Bayer Leverkusen
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11 March 2026 - 17:45 Round of 16
Bayer Leverkusen1 - 1Arsenal
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24 February 2026 - 20:00 Round of 32
Bayer Leverkusen0 - 0Olympiakos Piraeus
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18 February 2026 - 20:00 Round of 32
Olympiakos Piraeus0 - 2Bayer Leverkusen
Bayer Leverkusen Team Roster
Bayer Leverkusen’s current squad is a blend of skill, experience, and youth, showcasing a variety of attacking options and solid defensive players. The forward line features talents like Francis-Ikechukwu Onyeka and V. Boniface, who bring pace and creativity to the attack, while seasoned players like P. Schick add crucial experience. In midfield, G. Xhaka and E. Palacios provide both defensive cover and attacking support, ensuring a balanced approach. The defensive unit is anchored by the likes of J. Tah and E. Tapsoba, who are pivotal in maintaining stability at the back. With three capable goalkeepers, including L. Hrádecký, the team is well-equipped to handle any challenge. The combination of established stars and emerging talents makes Bayer Leverkusen a formidable opponent in any competition.
position Goalkeeper
Mark Flekken
Janis Jonathan Blaswich
Niklas Lomb
Simeon Rapsch
position Defender
Jarell Amorin Quansah
Loïc Badé
Edmond Fayçal Tapsoba
Arthur Augusto de Matos Soares
Tim Oermann
Lucas Vázquez Iglesias
Luca Erlein
Abdoulaye Faye
Jeanuël Belocian
position Midfielder
Ignacio Ezequiél Agustín Fernández Carballo
Jonas Hofmann
Robert Andrich
Jeremiah Dennit Mensah
Malik Leon Tillman
M. Djedovic
Axel Tape-Kobrissa
Noah Mbamba-Muanda
Kennet Eichhorn
Nathan Adewale Temitayo Tella
Aleix García Serrano
Exequiel Alejandro Palacios
B. Kir
Ibrahim Maza
Montrell Amare Culbreath
position Attacker
N. Bomba
Aleksa Damjanović
Afonso Bastardo Moreira
Martin Albert Frédéric Terrier
Patrik Schick
Eliesse Ben Seghir
Ernest Poku
Victor Okoh Boniface
Kerim-Sam Alajbegović
Farid Alfa-Ruprecht
Christian Michel Kofane
Last Bayer Leverkusen Coachs
Kasper Hjulmand
History
| Coach | Coach country | Coach since | Coach until |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kasper Hjulmand | Denmark | 1 January 2025 | |
| Xabier Alonso Olano | Spain | 1 October 2022 | 1 May 2025 |
| Gerardo Seoane Castro | Switzerland | 1 July 2021 | 1 October 2022 |
| Hannes Wolf | Germany | 1 March 2021 | 1 June 2021 |
| Peter Sylvester Bosz | Netherlands | 1 January 2019 | 1 March 2021 |
| Heiko Herrlich | Germany | 1 June 2017 | 1 December 2018 |
| Tayfun Korkut | Germany | 1 March 2017 | 1 June 2017 |
| Roger Schmidt | Germany | 1 July 2014 | 1 March 2017 |
| Robin Dutt | Germany | 1 July 2011 | 1 March 2012 |
| Josef Heynckes | Germany | 5 June 2009 | 31 May 2011 |
| Bruno Labbadia | Germany | 1 July 2008 | 1 June 2009 |
| Michael Heinz Skibbe | Germany | 1 October 2005 | 1 May 2008 |
| Rudolf Völler | Germany | 1 September 2005 | 1 October 2005 |
| Rudolf Völler | Germany | 1 October 2000 | 1 November 2000 |
| Christoph Daum | Germany | 1 July 1996 | 1 October 2000 |
Bayer Leverkusen Transfers
Latest player transfers from
| Player | Team from | Transfer type | Transfer date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Luca Erlein |
1899 Hoffenheim
|
Transfer | 24 July 2026 |
| A. Damjanović |
FK Crvena Zvezda
|
Transfer | 30 June 2026 |
| Kerim-Sam Alajbegović |
Red Bull Salzburg
|
Transfer | 30 June 2026 |
| K. Eichhorn |
Hertha BSC
|
Transfer | 30 June 2026 |
| Afonso Moreira |
Lyon
|
Transfer | 30 June 2026 |
| Ken Izekor |
Eintracht Braunschweig
|
Return from loan | 29 June 2026 |
| Farid Alfa-Ruprecht |
VfL Bochum
|
Return from loan | 29 June 2026 |
| A. Stepanov |
Utrecht
|
Return from loan | 29 June 2026 |
| A. Natali |
AZ Alkmaar
|
Return from loan | 29 June 2026 |
| A. Faye |
Lorient
|
Return from loan | 29 June 2026 |
| Francis-Ikechukwu Onyeka |
VfL Bochum
|
Return from loan | 29 June 2026 |
| M. Kovář |
PSV Eindhoven
|
Return from loan | 29 June 2026 |
| A. Sarco |
Borussia Mönchengladbach
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Return from loan | 29 June 2026 |
| V. Boniface |
Werder Bremen
|
Return from loan | 29 June 2026 |
| J. Belocian |
VfL Wolfsburg
|
Return from loan | 29 June 2026 |
Latest player transfers to
| Player | Team to | Transfer type | Transfer date |
|---|---|---|---|
| A. Sarco |
Sporting Gijon
|
Transfer | 19 July 2026 |
| Ken Izekor |
Alemannia Aachen
|
Transfer | 8 July 2026 |
| Ken Izekor |
Alemannia Aachen
|
Transfer | 7 July 2026 |
| I. Traore |
AS Trencin
|
Loan | 5 July 2026 |
| E. C. Owen |
Utrecht
|
Transfer | 30 June 2026 |
| F. Pohl |
Utrecht
|
Free agent | 30 June 2026 |
| Francis-Ikechukwu Onyeka |
SV Elversberg
|
Loan | 30 June 2026 |
| M. Kovář |
PSV Eindhoven
|
Transfer | 30 June 2026 |
| P. Hincapié |
Arsenal
|
Transfer | 30 June 2026 |
| Álex Grimaldo |
Atletico Madrid
|
Transfer | 30 June 2026 |
| Álex Grimaldo |
Atletico Madrid
|
Transfer | 29 June 2026 |
| J. Omlin |
Borussia Mönchengladbach
|
Return from loan | 29 June 2026 |
| M. Szep |
Gyori ETO FC
|
Transfer | 9 February 2026 |
| M. Szep |
Gyori ETO FC
|
Transfer | 8 February 2026 |
| Ken Izekor |
Eintracht Braunschweig
|
Loan | 1 February 2026 |
Leagues Bayer Leverkusen has participated in
Last matches statistics for Bayer Leverkusen
| match | shots | Poss. | Pass % | Fouls | Cards | Saves |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Borussia Dortmund
0 - 1
Bayer Leverkusen
11 April 2026
|
4 / 11 |
|
89 | 6 | - | 0 |
|
Bayer Leverkusen
1 - 2
FC Augsburg
18 April 2026
|
10 / 35 |
|
92 | 5 | 2 | 3 |
|
Bayer Leverkusen
0 - 2
Bayern München
22 April 2026
|
1 / 4 |
|
86 | 11 | 2 | 8 |
|
1.FC Köln
1 - 2
Bayer Leverkusen
25 April 2026
|
3 / 8 |
|
86 | 5 | 2 | 8 |
|
Bayer Leverkusen
4 - 1
RB Leipzig
2 May 2026
|
8 / 23 |
|
89 | 7 | 1 | 3 |
|
VfB Stuttgart
3 - 1
Bayer Leverkusen
9 May 2026
|
5 / 6 |
|
81 | 8 | 1 | 5 |
|
Bayer Leverkusen
1 - 1
Hamburger SV
16 May 2026
|
8 / 26 |
|
90 | 8 | 1 | 5 |
|
SF Baumberg
0 - 7
Bayer Leverkusen
18 July 2026
|
0 / 0 |
|
0% | 0 | - | 0 |
|
Kickers Offenbach
1 - 3
Bayer Leverkusen
25 July 2026
|
0 / 0 |
|
0% | 0 | - | 0 |
|
Bayer Leverkusen
4 - 0
Genk
29 July 2026
|
0 / 0 |
|
0% | 0 | - | 0 |
Detailed statistics Bayer Leverkusen
Xtra rating history
Last rating points (most recent matches).
shots Bayer Leverkusen
Warnings Bayer Leverkusen
Passes Bayer Leverkusen
Goalkeeper saves Bayer Leverkusen
Latest start lineups Bayer Leverkusen (XI)
Bayer Leverkusen vs Hamburger SV
Bundesliga 2025 - 1388605
VfB Stuttgart vs Bayer Leverkusen
Bundesliga 2025 - 1388603
Bayer Leverkusen vs RB Leipzig
Bundesliga 2025 - 1388587
1. FC Köln vs Bayer Leverkusen
Bundesliga 2025 - 1388580
Bayer Leverkusen vs Bayern München
DFB Pokal 2025 - 1526336
Bayer Leverkusen vs FC Augsburg
Bundesliga 2025 - 1388569
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