51 Bayer 04 Leverkusen Best Players of All Time

Bayer 04 Leverkusen is a professional German football club that competes in the Bundesliga, the top tier of German football. Founded in 1904, the club was originally known as Turn- und Spielverein Bayer 04 Leverkusen, and it is one of the most successful clubs in German football history.

Leverkusen have won the German Cup and Champions League, as well as multiple domestic trophies, and they are one of only five teams to have won the double of the German Cup and the Bundesliga. Leverkusen are known for their attacking style of play, having produced some of the most prolific goal scorers in the Bundesliga.

1. Toni Kroos

Midfielder

Career

• 1997–2002 Greifswalder SC
• 2002–2006 Hansa Rostock
• 2006–2007 Bayern Munich
• 2007–2008 Bayern Munich
• 2007–2014 Bayern Munich
• 2009–2010  Bayer Leverkusen (loan)
• 2014– Real Madrid 263
• 2005–2007 Germany U17
• 2009 Germany U19
• 2008–2009 Germany U21
• 2010–2021 Germany 106

Toni Kroos was born on 4 January 1990 in Greifswald, East Germany. He started his career at Greifswalder SC before moving to Hansa Rostock and then Bayern Munich.

In 2018, he joined Real Madrid and has since become a key player for the club. Toni Kroos is known for his strong passing ability and is considered one of the best midfielders in Europe today.

He has won several trophies with Bayern Munich and Real Madrid including two Champions Leagues (2012–13, 2013–14). Toni Kroos is married to Lena Klum and they have two children together: Kaija (born in 2009) and Luka (born in 2012).

Toni Kroos represented Germany at the youth level but switched allegiance to his native country of Croatia in 2011. As of 2019, Toni Kroos holds the record for most goals scored by an international midfielder with 38.

Also Played For: real madrid, spanish fut

2. Tranquillo Barnetta

Midfielder

Career

• 1991–1996: FC Rotmonten St. Gallen
• 1996–2002: St. Gallen
• 2002–2004: St. Gallen
• 2004–2012: Bayer Leverkusen
• 2004–2005: → Hannover 96 (loan)
• 2012–2015: Schalke 04
• 2013–2014: → Eintracht Frankfurt (loan)
• 2015–2016: Philadelphia Union
• 2017–2019: St. Gallen
• 2004–2014: Switzerland

Tranquillo Barnetta is a Swiss international midfielder who has played for Bayer Leverkusen and St. Gallen in his career. He started out with FC Rotmonten St.

Gallen before moving to Bundesliga side, St. Gallen in 2002. After impressing during the 2002/03 season, he was snapped up by German giants Bayer Leverkusen where he remained until 2012 - winning two DFB-Pokals (German Cup) at the club along the way.

Tranquillo Barnetta featured prominently for Switzerland at various youth levels before making his full international debut in 2006 aged just 21 years old. 

Since retiring from football, Tranquilla Barnetta has gone on to become a successful coach working as an assistant manager at Swiss Super League side Young Boys Bern Barnetta began his career with Hannover 96 in 2004.

He spent two seasons on loan at Schalke 04 before joining Eintracht Frankfurt in 2013. Barnetta enjoyed a breakout season with Philadelphia Union in 2015, helping the club to an MLS Cup title and Golden Boot award. 

In 2017, he joined Swiss side St Gallen where he has continued to be influential for the club over the past three years.

Also Played For: philadelphia union

3. Edmond Tapsoba

Bayer 04 Leverkusen

Career

• 2014–2015: Salitas
• 2015–2017: US Ouagadougou
• 2017–2018: Leixões
• 2018–2020: Vitória de Guimarães B
• 2019–2020: Vitória de Guimarães
• 2020–: Bayer Leverkusen
• 2016–: Burkina Faso
• *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 23:57, 14 May 2022 (UTC), ‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 16

Edmond Tapsoba was born on 2 February 1999 in Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso. He is a centre-back and has played for Bayer Leverkusen since the summer of 2016.

Tapsoba made his debut for the German club in a 3-1 victory over Hannover 96 on 18 August 2016 and has since established himself as first choice at right-back or centre-back.

In September 2018, Tapsoba scored his first goal for Leverkusen against FC Ingolstadt 04 in a 4-0 victory, becoming the youngest player to score in Bundesliga history at age 20 years and 352 days old.[

apsoba was named man of the match after this performance and continued to be an important part of Leverkusen's defence throughout 2019 as they reached the UEFA Champions League Final where they were defeated by Liverpool 6–7 on aggregate.

At international level, Edmond represented France at under 17 level before making his senior team debut against Gabon in November 2017. 

He went on to make 5 more appearances for Les Bleus before being called up to represent Burkina Faso at the Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers later that year.

Although he did not feature in either game during their qualifying campaign,[8][9], Edmond helped guide his nation through to AFCON 2020 where he started all three matches as they finished bottom of their group with zero points gained.

Tapsoaba is an exciting young defender who burst onto Bundesliga scene last season with some excellent performances including scoring one goal from outside of penalty area.

Which made him only 20th player ever (at age 20 years 352 days) scorer inside top five leagues across Europe’s biggest countries like La Liga Spain Serie A Italy Ligue 1 France etc.

Also Played For: africa cup of nations

4. Jeremie Frimpong

Career

• 2010–2019: Manchester City
• 2019–2021: Celtic
• 2021–: Bayer Leverkusen
• 2018–2019: Netherlands U19
• 2019: Netherlands U20
• 2021–: Netherlands U21
• *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 12 November 2022 (UTC), ‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 12 November 2022 (UTC)

Jeremie Frimpong is a Dutch footballer who currently plays for German club Bayer Leverkusen. He made his professional debut with Ajax in 2015 and has also played for Tottenham Hotspur, Charlton Athletic and Arsenal.

Frimpong was born on 10 December 2000 in Amsterdam, Netherlands to Ghanaian parents.[4] In 2016 he received the Golden Boy Award,[5] which is given annually to the best young player in Europe under the age of 21.

Frimpong has represented Ghana at youth level and captained them at U20 level before making his senior international debut against Swaziland in 2017.

As of 2019, he has won two Bundesliga titles (with Bayern Munich in 2018–19 and Leverkusen in 2019–20) as well as featuring in four UEFA Europa League finals – including winning it with Leverkusen last season – while being named African Footballer of the Year twice (2017 and 2018).

Also Played For: netherlands national football team

5. Moussa Diaby

Career

• 2009–2013: Espérance Paris 19ème
• 2013–2017: Paris Saint-Germain
• 2017: Paris Saint-Germain B
• 2018–2019: Paris Saint-Germain
• 2018: → Crotone (loan)
• 2019–: Bayer Leverkusen
• 2016–2017: France U18
• 2017–2018: France U19
• 2018–2019: France U20
• 2019–2021: France U21
• 2021–: France

Diaby is a French winger who plays for German club Bayer Leverkusen. Diaby was born on July 7, 1999 in Paris and began his career with Espérance Paris 19ème before moving to PSG in 2013.

He made 14 appearances for PSG during the 2017–18 season before joining Bundesliga side Bayer Leverkusen in 2018. Diaby has represented France at youth level and featured prominently at U20 level over the past two years, scoring twice in 11 appearances for Les Bleus this term.

Moussa Diaby is a French international footballer who most recently played for Bayer Leverkusen in the Bundesliga. He started his career at Paris Saint-Germain, but later moved on to play for Crotone and Bayer Leverkusen before returning to PSG in 2018. 

Diaby has represented France at youth level, winning medals at both U18 and U19 levels before making his senior debut in 2016.

In total, he has made 107 appearances for Bayer Leverkusen across all competitions - scoring 28 goals along the way - and will hope to add more honours with France over the coming years as he nears 30 years of age.

Also Played For: france national football team

6. Rudi Völler

Career

• 1966–1975: TSV Hanau
• 1975–1977: Kickers Offenbach
• 1977–1980: Kickers Offenbach
• 1980–1982: 1860 Munich
• 1982–1987: Werder Bremen
• 1987–1992: Roma
• 1992–1994: Olympique Marseille
• 1994–1996: Bayer Leverkusen
• 1979–1982: West Germany U21
• 1980: West Germany B
• 1982–1994: Germany
• 1996–2000: Bayer Leverkusen (sporting director)
• 2000: Bayer Leverkusen
• 2000–2004: Germany
• 2004: Roma
• 2005: Bayer Leverkusen
• 2005: Bayer Leverkusen (sporting director)

Rudi Völler is a former German footballer who played as a forward. After playing for various clubs in his youth career, he joined Werder Bremen in 1987 and went on to play for Roma and Bayer Leverkusen.

He was part of the Werder Bremen team that won the Bundesliga title in 1990 and reached the UEFA Champions League semi-finals two years later. 

In 1992, Völler moved to Italy where he spent four seasons with Roma before retiring from football at the age of 34 due to injury.

Since leaving professional football, Völler has served as sporting director of Bundesliga side Bayer Leverkusen. 

As such, he has been responsible for signing some high-profile players including world champion Christian Pulisic and Colombian star James Rodriguez. Rudi Völler was born on April 13th 1960 in Hanau, West Germany; making him 62 years old as of July 2019.

Also Played For: sv werder bremen, as roma

7. Florian Wirtz

Bayer 04 Leverkusen

Career

• 2008–2010: SV Grün-Weiß Brauweiler
• 2010–2020: 1. FC Köln
• 2020: Bayer Leverkusen
• 2020: Bayer Leverkusen
• 2018: Germany U15
• 2018–2019: Germany U16
• 2019–2020: Germany U17
• 2020–2021: Germany U21
• 2021: Germany

Florian Wirtz is a attacking midfielder for Bayer Leverkusen. He started his career at SV Grün-Weiß Brauweiler before moving to 1. FC Köln in 2010 and then to Bayer Leverkusen in 2020.

Florian has represented Germany at under-17, under-19, and under-21 level, as well as the full international team on one occasion – the 2016 European Championship Finals tournament. 

In total, he has made over 150 appearances for his various clubs during his professional career so far.

Florian Wirtz is a German footballer who currently plays for Bayer Leverkusen. He has represented Germany at various youth levels and made his senior international debut in 2018. 

Florian Wirtz primarily plays as a midfielder but can also be deployed as a defender or forward. He has been praised for his ball control and passing ability, both of which are key to his playing style.

In the upcoming season, he will be aiming to help Bayer Leverkusen win their first Bundesliga title since 2002/03. Florian Wirtz is contracted with the club until 2021 and is likely to remain with them once his current deal expires.

Also Played For: youth soccer, bundesliga

8. Patrik Schick

Bayer 04 Leverkusen

Career

• 2007–2014: Sparta Prague
• 2014–2016: Sparta Prague
• 2015–2016: Bohemians 1905 (loan)
• 2016–2017: Sampdoria
• 2017–2020: Roma
• 2019–2020: RB Leipzig (loan)
• 2020: Bayer Leverkusen
• 2011: Czech Republic U16
• 2012–2013: Czech Republic U17
• 2013–2014: Czech Republic U18
• 2014–2015: Czech Republic U19
• 2015–2017: Czech Republic U21
• 2016: Czech Republic
• *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 23:58, 29 October 2022 (UTC), ‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 27 September 2022

Patrik Schick is a Czech-born German footballer who currently plays for Bundesliga club Bayer Leverkusen. He made his professional debut in the 2014–15 season with Sparta Prague, and was part of their Slovakian Cup-winning side that same year.

He joined Leverkusen in July 2016, and has since made over 100 appearances for them - scoring 31 goals along the way - including appearing as a substitute in both the 2017 DFB-Pokal Final and UEFA Champions League Final. 

In June 2020 he signed a new contract with Leverkusen which will keep him at the club until 2024 Patrik Schick is a Czech Republic international footballer who plays as a striker for Roma and Bayer Leverkusen.

Patrik Schick started his career at Sparta Prague, before moving to Bohemians 1905 on loan in 2015-16 season. 

He then signed for Sampdoria in 2016-17 before joining Roma the following year. In 2018-19, he joined RB Leipzig on loan and has since made 22 appearances for them, scoring 10 goals. 

On 1 October 2020, he moved to Bayer Leverkusen permanently and has been prolific there, netting 35 goals in 36 appearances thus far.

Also Played For: rb leipzig, czech republic

9. Michael Ballack

Midfielder

Career

• 1983–1988: BSG Motor "Fritz Heckert" Karl-Marx-Stadt
• 1988–1995: Chemnitzer FC
• 1995–1997: Chemnitzer FC II
• 1995–1997: Chemnitzer FC
• 1997–1998: 1. FC Kaiserslautern II
• 1997–1999: 1. FC Kaiserslautern
• 1999–2002: Bayer Leverkusen
• 2002–2006: Bayern Munich
• 2006–2010: Chelsea
• 2010–2012: Bayer Leverkusen
• 1996–1998: Germany U21
• 1999–2010: Germany

Michael Ballack is a German professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for Premier League club Manchester City and the Germany national team. Ballack began his career with BSG Motor "Fritz Heckert" Karl-Marx-Stadt, before joining Bundesliga club.

FC Kaiserslautern in 1997. He spent six seasons with the club, winning the Bundesliga title in 2002. He then joined Bayern Munich, where he won another Bundesliga title in 2006. Ballack has earned over 100 caps for Germany, and played at the 2006 World Cup and the 2010 World Cup.

He announced his retirement from international football in October 2014. 

Ballack is the fourth most-capped German player of all time, and has won the Bundesliga, DFB-Pokal, UEFA Champions League, and FIFA Club World Cup. Ballack is married to model Heidi Klum, with whom he has two children.

Ballack is a minority owner of Manchester City, and has been involved in their coaching set-up. Ballack is the subject of the 2016 documentary Ballack – A Legend Lives. 

Ballack was born in Görlitz, East Germany, and moved to West Berlin with his family when he was two years old. He began playing football in the youth ranks of BSG Motor "Fritz Heckert" Karl-Marx-Stadt, before joining 1.

FC Kaiserslautern in 1988. Ballack made his debut for the East German national team in October 1995, and has since won 108 caps. 

He represented his country at the 2006 World Cup and the 2010 World Cup, as well as the 2002 and 2006 European Championships. He announced his retirement from international football in October 2014.

Also Played For: chelsea f.c, fc bayern munich

10. Adam Hložek

Bayer 04 Leverkusen

Career

• 2008–2014: FC Ivančice
• 2014–2018: Sparta Prague
• 2018–2022: Sparta Prague
• 2022: Bayer Leverkusen
• 2017: Czech Republic U15
• 2017–2018: Czech Republic U16
• 2018–2019: Czech Republic U17
• 2019: Czech Republic U21
• 2020: Czech Republic
• *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 19:05, 11 February 2023 (UTC), ‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 24 September 2022 (UTC)

Adam Hložek is a young forward who currently plays for Bundesliga side Bayer Leverkusen. He has played for the Czech Republic U21 side in the past. Hložek is tall and strong with good pace and ball control.

He is known for his goalscoring ability, and has been in good form this season. Hložek is a Czech international and was part of the side that reached the semi-finals of the European Under-21 Championship in 2019.

He has also made appearances for the senior Czech Republic side. Hložek is eligible to play for the Czech Republic at the 2020 Olympic Games. Hložek is the son of former Czech international player and coach František Hložek.

Adam Hložek is a midfielder for Sparta Prague who has played for the club for over two years. He has been a part of the Czech Republic U21 team and has had a couple of appearances for the senior team. 

Hložek is known for his passing and dribbling ability and is often seen as a key player for Sparta Prague.

He has been a part of the team that has been successful in the Czech Republic league and cup competitions. Hložek has a good relationship with his team-mates and is known for his positive attitude. He is a versatile player who can play in several positions. 

Hložek is contracted to Sparta Prague until 2022 and is likely to remain with the club for the rest of his career.

He is a valuable player for the Czech Republic and is likely to be a part of the team that qualifies for the World Cup.

Also Played For: ac sparta prague

11. Piero Hincapié

Bayer 04 Leverkusen

Career

• 2009–2010: Emelec Esmeraldas
• 2010–2012: Barcelona Esmeraldas
• 2012–2013: Norte América
• 2013–2016: Deportivo Azogues
• 2016–2019: Independiente del Valle
• 2019–2020: Independiente del Valle
• 2020–2021: Talleres
• 2021: Bayer Leverkusen
• 2019: Ecuador U17
• 2021: Ecuador
• *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 23:35, 11 February 2023 (UTC), ‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 07

Piero Hincapié is a21-year-old centre-back who currently plays for Bundesliga side Bayer Leverkusen. Piero Hincapié was born in Ecuador and began his football career at Escuela Refinería.

Piero Hincapié made his professional debut with Bayer Leverkusen in the Bundesliga in 2018, and has since played in all six competitions the club has entered. Piero Hincapié is a versatile defender, who is capable of playing at both centre-back and right-back.

Piero Hincapié is a strong and physical player, who is known for his disciplined positional play. 

Piero Hincapié is one of the most promising young defenders in Europe, and is expected to continue his progress in the coming years. Piero Hincapié made his senior debut for Emelec Esmeraldas in 2009.

He went on to play for Barcelona Esmeraldas, Norte América and Deportivo Azogues before joining Independiente del Valle in 2016. 

Hincapié has represented Ecuador at U17 and U23 level. The prolific striker has scored 44 goals in 215 appearances for his various clubs. Hincapié is expected to feature for Independiente del Valle in the 2019 Copa Libertadores.

The 29-year-old is a creative and hard-working forward who is sure to add goals to the Independiente del Valle squad. Hincapié is a free agent after leaving Bayer Leverkusen at the end of the 2018/19 season. 

Piero Hincapié is a versatile forward who can play as a number 10 or on the wing. The 29-year-old is looking to extend his contract with Independiente del Valle, and is a popular figure with the fans.

Also Played For: ecuador national team

12. Lukas Hradecky

Goalkeeper

Career

• 2000: TPK
• 2001–2008: TPS
• 2008: TPS
• 2008: → ÅIFK (loan)
• 2009–2013: Esbjerg fB
• 2013–2015: Brøndby
• 2015–2018: Eintracht Frankfurt
• 2018–: Bayer Leverkusen
• 2006: Finland U17
• 2007: Finland U18
• 2007–2008: Finland U19
• 2008–2009: Finland U20
• 2009–2010: Finland U21
• 2010–: Finland

Hradecky is a goalkeeper who has played for Bayer Leverkusen since 2008. He began his career with TPK before playing for TPS from 2001 to 2008. Hradecky made 76 appearances for Esbjerg fB during his senior career.

Hradecky is currently the first-choice goalkeeper for Bayer Leverkusen. Lukas Hradecky is a highly-rated midfield player who has played for some of Europe's top clubs. 

Hradecky has been a mainstay for Brøndby since 2013 and has helped the team to two consecutive Baltic Cup titles.

He joined Eintracht Frankfurt in 2015 and helped the club win the Bundesliga title in his first season. Hradecky moved to Bayer Leverkusen in 2018 and has since helped the team to a record 146 appearances and 101 goals. 

The midfielder is a member of the Finland national team and has represented his country at both the U20 and U21 levels.

Hradecky is expected to join Barcelona in the summer of 2020 after the German side declines to offer him a new contract. He has been praised for his ball-playing skills and is considered one of the best midfielders in Europe. 

Hradecky is a hard-working player who is always looking to help his team win. He is a popular figure among the Brøndby fans and is seen as one of the club's key players.

Also Played For: finland national football team

13. Timothy Fosu-Mensah

Bayer 04 Leverkusen

Career

• 2005–2006: Zeeburgia
• 2006–2014: Ajax
• 2014–2016: Manchester United
• 2016–2021: Manchester United
• 2017–2018: → Crystal Palace (loan)
• 2018–2019: → Fulham (loan)
• 2021–: Bayer Leverkusen
• 2013: Netherlands U15
• 2013–2014: Netherlands U16
• 2014–2015: Netherlands U17
• 2015–2017: Netherlands U19
• 2016: Netherlands U21
• 2017–: Netherlands
• *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 12 November 2022 (UTC), ‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 26 March 2018 (UTC)

Timothy Fosu-Mensah was born on January 2, 1998 in Amsterdam, Netherlands. He started his career at Ajax before joining Bayer Leverkusen in the German Bundesliga in January 2018.

He has represented his country at various youth levels, including the Netherlands U17, U19, and U21 teams. Fosu-Mensah is a versatile defender who can also play as a midfielder. 

He made his Bundesliga debut for Bayer Leverkusen on February 9, 2018 in a 2-1 win over Eintracht Frankfurt.

Fosu-Mensah has been a regular in the Leverkusen starting eleven, and he has helped the club reach the DFB-Pokal Final in 2018. 

He is considered to be one of the rising stars of German football. Timothy Fosu-Mensah is a Dutch citizen, and he has represented the Netherlands at various youth levels.

He is considered to be one of the most promising young defenders in Europe.

Also Played For: football manager 2016, football manager 2017

14. Jonathan Tah

Bayer 04 Leverkusen

Career

• 2000–2009: Altona 93
• 2009: SC Concordia
• 2009–2014: Hamburger SV
• 2013–2014: Hamburger SV II
• 2013–2015: Hamburger SV
• 2014–2015: → Fortuna Düsseldorf (loan)
• 2015–: Bayer Leverkusen
• 2011–2012: Germany U16
• 2012–2013: Germany U17
• 2014–2015: Germany U19
• 2015–2019: Germany U21
• 2016–: Germany

Jonathan Tah is a centre back who currently plays for Bayer Leverkusen. Tah made his senior debut for Hamburger SV in 2013 and stayed with the club until 2014.

Since then, he has played for HSV II (2014), SC Concordia (2014–2015), and Bayer Leverkusen (2015–present). Tah has represented Germany at youth level and has won several caps, including at the UEFA European Under-21 Championship in 2016.

Tah is a strong and physical centre back who is known for his good positional play. Tah is likely to be a long-term fixture in the Bayer Leverkusen starting lineup. 

Tah is a versatile midfielder who can play in a number of positions. He has spent most of his career playing for Hamburger SV, but has also spent time on loan at Fortuna Düsseldorf.

Tah has made 214 appearances for Bayer Leverkusen, scoring 8 goals. He has represented Germany at various levels, including Under-21s. Tah is a mainstay in the Hamburger SV side and is likely to continue to play for them for the foreseeable future.

Also Played For: germany

15. Exequiel Palacios

Argentina national football team

Career

• 2015: River Plate
• 2015–2019: River Plate
• 2020–: Bayer Leverkusen
• 2015: Argentina U17
• 2017: Argentina U20
• 2018–: Argentina

Palacios is a 24-year-old midfielder currently playing for Bundesliga side Bayer Leverkusen. Palacios made his professional debut with River Plate in 2015 and went on to make 48 appearances for the club over the following two years.

Palacios joined Bundesliga side Bayer Leverkusen in 2020 and has since made 50 appearances for the club. Palacios is a creative midfielder with a good eye for goal, and is considered to be a rising star in the game. 

Palacios is likely to be a key player for Bayer Leverkusen over the next few years and is expected to continue his good form in 2022.

Palacios is a Argentina international and has been capped at junior level. Palacios is a hard-working midfielder who is always looking to create chances for his team-mates. 

Palacios is a versatile player who can play across the midfield position. Palacios is a popular player with the Leverkusen fans and is highly-rated within the club.

Also Played For: football manager 2019, football manager 2020

16. Bernd Leno

Fulham F.C.

Career

• 1998–2003: SV Germania Bietigheim
• 2003–2009: VfB Stuttgart
• 2009–2011: VfB Stuttgart II
• 2011–2018: Bayer Leverkusen
• 2018–2022: Arsenal
• 2022: Fulham
• 2008–2009: Germany U17
• 2009–2010: Germany U18
• 2010–2011: Germany U19
• 2012–2015: Germany U21
• 2016: Germany

Leno is a goalkeeper who currently plays for Fulham in the English Premier League. Leno made his professional debut with VfB Stuttgart II in 2009 and went on to play for Bayer Leverkusen from 2011 until 2018.

Leno is 6'2" tall and has been a regular for Germany at youth level. Leno has been praised for his distribution and shot-stopping ability. 

Leno is set to become a free agent at the end of the 2018/19 season. Leno is likely to command a high transfer fee if he decides to leave Leverkusen.

Leno is a popular figure within the Leverkusen community and has been involved in charity work. Leno is often compared to former Bayern Munich goalkeeper Manuel Neuer. 

Leno is a regular for Germany at youth level and is one of the most sought-after goalkeepers in Europe. Leno is a German international footballer who has represented his country at various youth levels.

He made his debut for the senior national team in 2016 and has since remained a regular member of the side. Leno is a versatile defender who is capable of playing at either centre-back or left-back. 

He is an established member of the Arsenal first-team and has helped the London club to a number of honours, most notably the FA Cup in 2018. Leno is signed to the Fulham until the end of the 2020 season.

He has a strong reputation as a solid defender and is always a threat in the opposition penalty area. Leno is a versatile player who can also play as a midfielder if required. He is a hard-working defender who is always looking to contribute to his team's efforts on the pitch. 

Leno is a permanent fixture in the German national team and is considered one of the country's most talented players.

Also Played For: vfb stuttgart, fulham fc

17. Zé Roberto

Midfielder

Career

• 1994–1996: Portuguesa
• 1997: Real Madrid
• 1998: Flamengo
• 1998–2002: Bayer Leverkusen
• 2002–2006: Bayern Munich
• 2006–2009: Club Nacional de Football
• 2006–2007: → Santos (loan)
• 2007–2009: → Bayern Munich (loan)
• 2009–2011: Hamburger SV
• 2011–2012: Al-Gharafa
• 2012–2014: Grêmio
• 2015–2017: Palmeiras
• 1995–2006: Brazil
• *Club domestic league appearances and goals

Zé Roberto was born in São Paulo, Brazil in 1974. Zé Roberto started his senior career with Portuguesa in 1994. Zé Roberto spent six seasons with Portuguesa, making 61 appearances.

Zé Roberto joined Palmeiras in 2007. Zé Roberto spent six seasons with Palmeiras, making 137 appearances. Zé Roberto joined Al-Gharafa in 2015. Zé Roberto spent two seasons with Al-Gharafa, making 38 appearances.

Zé Roberto joined São Paulo in 2018. Zé Roberto is currently a player with São Paulo. Roberto was born on January 15, 1977 in Brazil. He started his career at Brazilian club Flamengo in 1997. 

He spent four years at German club Bayer Leverkusen before joining Spanish club Bayern Munich in 2002.

He then moved to Brazilian club Club Nacional de Football in 2006, where he played until 2009. He then joined Santos on a one-year loan in 2007 before returning to Bayern Munich. He then joined Grêmio in 2011, where he spent six seasons before joining Palmeiras in 2017. 

He has won the Copa Libertadores twice, the Intercontinental Cup once, and the Champions League twice with Bayern Munich.

He has also represented Brazil on 82 occasions, scoring six goals. He retired from international football in 2006.

18. Lúcio

Defender

Career

• 1995–1997: Planaltina EC
• 1997: Guará
• 1997–2000: Internacional
• 2001–2004: Bayer Leverkusen
• 2003: Bayer Leverkusen II
• 2004–2009: Bayern Munich
• 2009–2012: Inter Milan
• 2012: Juventus
• 2013: São Paulo
• 2014–2015: Palmeiras
• 2015–2016: FC Goa
• 2018: Gama
• 2018–2020: Brasiliense
• 2000–2011: Brazil

Lucio is a Brazilian defender who has played for several top clubs in Europe, most notably Bayern Munich and Bayer Leverkusen. Lucio is renowned for his ability to organise and break up play, as well as his strong tackling.

Lucio represented Brazil at the 2006 and 2010 World Cups, and is also a two-time winner of the Confederations Cup. Lucio retired from professional football in 2016, after a lengthy injury lay-off. In 2019, Lucio began work as a football analyst for ESPN Brasil.

Lucio is married and has two children. Lucio is a devout Christian and often speaks about his faith in interviews. Lucio is a popular figure among Bayern Munich fans, and is often seen attending matches in a Bayern Munich shirt. 

Lucio is widely considered one of the best defenders of his generation, and is often cited as a possible successor to Franz Beckenbauer as the club's all-time greatest defender.

19. Stefan Kiessling

Forward

Career

• 1988–2001: 1. FC Eintracht Bamberg
• 2001–2003: 1. FC Nürnberg
• 2003–2006: 1. FC Nürnberg
• 2006–2018: Bayer Leverkusen
• 2003: Germany U20
• 2004: Germany Team 2006
• 2005–2006: Germany U21
• 2007–2010: Germany

Stefan Kießling is a striker who has played for 1. FC Nürnberg, FC Eintracht Bamberg and currently Werder Bremen. Kießling started his career at 1. FC Eintracht Bamberg before moving to 1.

FC Nürnberg in 2003. Kießling has played 73 games for Nürnberg, scoring 15 goals. Kießling signed for Werder Bremen in the summer of 2015 and has since scored 26 goals in 102 appearances for the club.

Kießling has been capped 48 times by Germany, scoring 15 goals. Kießling is 39 years old and has two years left on his contract with Werder Bremen. Kießling is a physical striker who is known for his goalscoring ability.

Kießling is a regular member of the German national team and is considered one of the country's most promising young players. Kießling is a highly rated player and is considered one of the best strikers in Europe.

20. Karim Bellarabi

Midfielder

Career

• 1998–2004: Werder Bremen
• 2004–2007: FC Oberneuland
• 2007–2008: FC Oberneuland
• 2008–2010: Eintracht Braunschweig II
• 2008–2011: Eintracht Braunschweig
• 2011–2012: Bayer Leverkusen II
• 2011–: Bayer Leverkusen
• 2013–2014: → Eintracht Braunschweig (loan)
• 2010–2011: Germany U20
• 2012: Germany U21
• 2014–2016: Germany
• *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 23:33, 11 February 2023 (UTC), ‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 16

Karim Bellarabi is a German professional footballer who currently plays for Bayer Leverkusen. Bellarabi made his professional debut with Werder Bremen in 1998 and has since played for clubs including Bayer Leverkusen and Schalke 04.

Bellarabi has earned over 100 caps for the Germany national team and has been a part of the team that has reached the semi-finals of the UEFA European Championship twice, as well as the 2014 World Cup. 

Bellarabi is known for his speed and dribbling ability, which has led to him being described as a "futuristic" winger.

Bellarabi is the son of German international footballer Bernd Bellarabi. Bellarabi was named in the Bundesliga team of the season for the 2012–13 season.

In March 2017, Bellarabi signed a new contract with Bayer Leverkusen which will keep him at the club until 2021. Bellarabi is of Tunisian descent. Bellarabi is married and has two children.

21. Arturo Vidal

Midfielder

Career

• 2005–2007: Colo-Colo
• 2007–2011: Bayer Leverkusen
• 2011–2015: Juventus
• 2015–2018: Bayern Munich
• 2018–2020: Barcelona
• 2020–2022: Inter Milan
• 2022–: Flamengo
• 2006–2007: Chile U20
• 2007–: Chile

Arturo Vidal is a Chilean footballer who plays as a midfielder for Brazilian club Flamengo. Vidal represented his country at the 2007 FIFA World Youth Championship and the 2013 Copa América.

He made his senior debut for Bundesliga side Bayer Leverkusen in 2007, and later spent time at Juventus and Barcelona. In 2016, Vidal joined Flamengo. 

Vidal has won several trophies, including the Copa América (2011), the FIFA Club World Cup (2012 and 2015), and the UEFA Champions League (2013).

He was named in the 2017 FIFA Confederations Cup All-Star Team. Vidal is a regular for Chile in the international stage. He was born in San Joaquin, Santiago, Chile. 

Vidal has a younger brother, Rodrigo, who also plays football. Arturo Vidal joined Juventus from Bayern Munich in the summer of 2015.

He was an integral part of the Chilean national team that won the Copa América in 2015 and the FIFA Confederations Cup in 2017. 

He is expected to be a key player for Juventus in the upcoming seasons. Arturo Vidal is a versatile footballer who can play as a defensive midfielder, or in the centre of the park.

He has a good eye for goal, and is known for his strong passing ability. Arturo Vidal is a hard-working player who is always pushing to improve his game. 

Juventus fans are looking forward to seeing Arturo Vidal in action this season. He is a popular figure with his teammates and fans, and is known for his personality and leadership.

Arturo Vidal is considered one of the best midfielders in the world, and is a key member of the Chilean national team.

Also Played For: chile national football team

22. Jens Nowotny

Career

• 1979–1985: SV Spielberg
• 1985–1990: FC Germania Friedrichstal
• 1990–1991: Karlsruher SC
• 1991–1996: Karlsruher SC
• 1996–2006: Bayer Leverkusen
• 2006–2007: Dinamo Zagreb
• 1994–1996: Germany U21
• 1997–2006: Germany
• *Club domestic league appearances and goals

Jens Nowotny is a defender who has played for a number of clubs in his career, including SV Spielberg and Bayer Leverkusen. He has represented his country at international level, and was a part of the side that won the Confederations Cup in 2013.

Nowotny is a regular in the German national team, and has made over 100 appearances. He has been awarded a number of accolades throughout his career, including the German Footballer of the Year award in 2006. 

Nowotny is currently the sporting director at Bundesliga club Eintracht Frankfurt.

Jens Nowotny was born in Malsch, West Germany in 1974. He began his career playing for SV Spielberg before moving to Bayer Leverkusen in 1997. 

He made his international debut in 1997, and has since represented his country at numerous tournaments, including the Confederations Cup in 2013. Jens Nowotny is a regular in the German national team, and has played over 100 times.

He is currently the sporting director at Eintracht Frankfurt.

23. Lars Bender

Midfielder

Career

• 1993–1999: TSV Brannenburg
• 1999–2002: SpVgg Unterhaching
• 2002–2006: 1860 Munich
• 2006–2009: 1860 Munich
• 2009–2021: Bayer Leverkusen 
• 2005–2006: Germany U17
• 2007–2008: Germany U19
• 2009: Germany U20
• 2010: Germany U21
• 2011–2014: Germany
• 2016: Germany Olympic
• 2022–: Germany (U15) (assistant)

Lars Bender is a German footballer who plays as a right back for Bayer Leverkusen. Bender started his career with TSV Brannenburg, before moving to SpVgg Unterhaching in 1999.

Bender made his debut for 1860 Munich in 2006 and spent four years with the club. Bender joined Bayer Leverkusen in 2009 and has since made 256 appearances for the club. Bender has represented Germany at U17 level.

Bender is a key player for Leverkusen and is an important part of their squad. Bender has won 26 caps for Germany and is a mainstay in their defence. Bender is known for his hardworking style and is a key part of Leverkusen’s midfield.

Bender is contracted to Bayer Leverkusen until 2021. Lars Bender is a German football player who has represented his country at the U19, U20, and U21 levels. Bender has also represented his country at the U18 and U19 European Championships.

Bender made his debut for the senior national team in 2016 and has since gone on to play at the Olympic Games. Bender has played for several clubs in the Bundesliga and 2. Bundesliga throughout his career. Bender is currently an assistant coach with the U15 team.

24. Hans-Jörg Butt

Career

• 1980–1991: TSV Großenkneten
• 1991–1994: VfB Oldenburg
• 1994–1997: VfB Oldenburg
• 1997–2001: Hamburger SV
• 2001–2007: Bayer Leverkusen
• 2007–2008: Benfica
• 2008–2012: Bayern Munich
• 2009: Bayern Munich II
• 2000–2010: Germany

Butt is a goalkeeper who has played for Hamburger SV, VfB Oldenburg, and now TSV 1860 München. He made his professional debut with VfB Oldenburg in 1994, and went on to play for Hamburger SV from 1997 to 2001.

Butt has represented Germany at youth level, and made his international debut in 1998. He joined TSV 1860 München in the summer of 2016, and is currently their first-choice goalkeeper. Butt is a hard-working goalkeeper who is known for his calmness under pressure.

He is a regular in the German national team, and has played at the 2006, 2010, and 2014 World Cups. 

Butt is also a regular in the German club cup competitions, and has helped TSV 1860 München win the DFB-Pokal in 2016. He is a popular figure among his team-mates, and is known for his good humour and leadership skills.

Hans-Jörg Butt is a respected goalkeeper in the German footballing world, and is considered one of the best in his position.

Also Played For: hamburger sv

25. Ulf Kirsten

Career

• 1972–1978: BSG Chemie Riesa
• 1978–1979: BSG Stahl Riesa
• 1979–1983: Dynamo Dresden
• 1983–1990: Dynamo Dresden
• 1990–2003: Bayer Leverkusen
• 1984–1986: East Germany U21
• 1985–1990: East Germany
• 1990–2000: Germany
• 2003–2005: Bayer Leverkusen (assistant)
• 2005–2011: Bayer Leverkusen II
• *Club domestic league appearances and goals

Ulf Kirsten was born in Riesa, East Germany in 1965. Ulf Kirsten began his career as a striker with BSG Chemie Riesa in 1972. Between 1978 and 1979, Ulf Kirsten played for BSG Stahl Riesa.

In 1979, Ulf Kirsten joined Dynamo Dresden. Ulf Kirsten played for Dynamo Dresden until 1983. Ulf Kirsten then retired from professional football. Ulf Kirsten has since played for several lower league clubs.

Ulf Kirsten is currently retired from professional football. Ulf Kirsten is a striker who is known for his quick footwork and powerful shot. Ulf Kirsten played for Dynamo Dresden for over a decade before moving to Bundesliga side Bayer Leverkusen in 1990.

Kirsten was a regular for East Germany and Germany over the course of his international career, making 51 appearances and scoring 20 goals. Kirsten returned to his former club Bayer Leverkusen in 2003 as assistant manager, before taking over as manager in 2005.

He led the club to the Bundesliga title in his first season, but was sacked in 2011. Kirsten has since worked as a manager in the lower leagues of German football.

26. Thomas Hörster

Career

• 1974–1977: Schwarz-Weiß Essen
• 1977–1991: Bayer Leverkusen
• 1986–1987: West Germany
• 1987–1988: West Germany Olympic
• 1992–2001: Bayer Leverkusen (youth)
• 2001: Bayer Leverkusen (caretaker)
• 2001–2003: Bayer Leverkusen II
• 2003: Bayer Leverkusen
• 2003–2007: Bayer Leverkusen (youth)

Thomas Hörster is a defender who played for both Schwarz-Weiß Essen and Bayer Leverkusen in the Bundesliga. He won the German Cup with Schwarz-Weiß Essen in 1974 and the UEFA Cup with Bayer Leverkusen in 1977.

He made his international debut for West Germany in 1986 and played a total of four matches. He announced his retirement from professional football in 1991. Thomas Hörster is now a coach at Bayer Leverkusen's academy.

Thomas Hörster was born on February 10th, 1978. Thomas Hörster started his managerial career at Bayer Leverkusen, where he was in charge of the club's youth team. 

He then took over as caretaker manager of Bayer Leverkusen in 2001, before being appointed manager of the club in 2003.

Thomas Hörster led Bayer Leverkusen to their first Champions League title in 2007. He left Bayer Leverkusen in January 2009 to take over as manager of Schalke 04. 

Thomas Hörster was sacked by Schalke 04 in May 2011. He then moved back to his home country of Germany, becoming manager of VfB Stuttgart in November 2011.

Thomas Hörster was sacked by VfB Stuttgart in February 2015. Thomas Hörster is currently manager of Eintracht Frankfurt.

27. Bernd Schneider

Career

• 1980–1983: BSG Aufbau Jena
• 1983–1991: Carl Zeiss Jena
• 1991–1998: Carl Zeiss Jena
• 1998–1999: Eintracht Frankfurt
• 1999–2009: Bayer Leverkusen
• 2009: Bayer 04 Leverkusen II
• : Germany U-18
• 1999–2001: Germany B
• 1999–2008: Germany

Schneider was born in 1973 in Jena, East Germany, and played for Carl Zeiss Jena before joining Eintracht Frankfurt in 1998. He then joined Bayer Leverkusen in 1999, where he spent nine seasons before joining Bayer 04 Leverkusen II in 2009.

Schneider has made 263 appearances for Bayer Leverkusen, scoring 35 goals. He has also played for Eintracht Frankfurt and Bayer 04 Leverkusen II. 

Schneider has represented his country at international level, playing for the East Germany national team from 1990 to 1998.

Schneider is a versatile midfielder, who is capable of playing in central or defensive positions. Schneider is a hard-working player who is often involved in the attacking play of his team. 

Schneider is a popular figure with the Leverkusen fans, and is known for his leadership and motivational skills.

Schneider is likely to remain with Bayer Leverkusen for the foreseeable future.

28. Christian Wörns

Defender

Career

• 1980–1985: Phönix Mannheim
• 1985–1989: Waldhof Mannheim
• 1989–1991: Waldhof Mannheim
• 1991–1998: Bayer Leverkusen
• 1998–1999: Paris Saint-Germain
• 1999–2008: Borussia Dortmund
• 1990–1993: Germany U21
• 1992–2005: Germany
• 2009–2011: Hombrucher SV (youth)[1]
• 2012–2013: VfL Bochum U15[1]
• 2013–2014: Schalke 04 U17[1]
• 2014–2015: SpVgg Unterhaching (assistant)[1]
• 2014–2015: SpVgg Unterhaching U16[1]
• 2016–2017: FC Augsburg II
• 2017–2018: 1860 Munich U19

Christian Wörns was born on 10 May 1972 in Mannheim, West Germany. He started his career with Phönix Mannheim in 1980 and played for Waldhof Mannheim from 1985 to 1989.

He joined Bayer Leverkusen in 1989 and played for them until 1998. He then joined Borussia Dortmund and played for them for over 240 apps before retiring in 2008. He has played for the West German national team and represented them at the 2002 and 2006 World Cups.

He is currently the sporting director of VfB Stuttgart. In his spare time, he enjoys reading, biking, and watching football. Christian Wörns has been married to his wife, Silvia, since 1999. 

They have two children. Christian Wörns began his managerial career at Hombrucher SV in 2009, where he spent two seasons in charge of the club's youth team.

In late 2012, Wörns was appointed assistant manager of Schalke 04, under new head coach Jens Keller. In early 2014, Wörns was appointed head coach of SpVgg Unterhaching, a position he held until the end of the season. 

In the summer of 2014, Wörns was appointed head coach of FC Augsburg II. In his first season at Augsburg, Wörns led the team to a fifth-place finish in the Oberliga Bayern.

In the 2017–18 season, Wörns led FC Augsburg to their first ever playoff appearance, where they were narrowly defeated by 1–0 by TSG 1899 Hoffenheim. 

In the 2018–19 season, Wörns led FC Augsburg to their second-ever playoff appearance, where they were once again narrowly defeated by 1–0 by TSG 1899 Hoffenheim. Wörns is currently the head coach of 1860 Munich, in the 3. Liga.

29. Gonzalo Castro

Midfielder

Career

• 1999: Bayer Wuppertal
• 1999–2005: Bayer Leverkusen
• 2005–2006: Bayer Leverkusen II
• 2004–2015: Bayer Leverkusen
• 2015–2018: Borussia Dortmund
• 2018–2021: VfB Stuttgart
• 2021–2022: Arminia Bielefeld
• 2005: Spain U19
• 2006–2009: Germany U21
• 2007: Germany

Gonzalo Castro is a German-born footballer who currently plays for VfB Stuttgart in the Bundesliga. He started his career at SV Wuppertal, before moving to Bayer Leverkusen in 2005.

Castro has made over 200 appearances in the Bundesliga, and has also represented Germany at international level. He announced his retirement from professional football in 2018. Castro is a versatile midfielder who is capable of playing in both central and attacking positions.

Castro is a hard-working player who is known for his energy and ball-winning abilities. He is a passionate and committed player who is always willing to give his all for his team. 

Castro is a popular figure among his team-mates and fans, and is widely regarded as one of the best midfielders in the Bundesliga.

Castro is likely to be remembered as one of the most influential and successful midfielders in German football history.

30. Rüdiger Vollborn

Goalkeeper

Career

• 1981–1982: Bayer Leverkusen
• Years: Team
• 1982–1999: Bayer Leverkusen
• 1982–1984: West Germany U21
• *Club domestic league appearances and goals

Rüdiger Vollborn is a former goalkeeper who played for clubs in West Germany and East Germany. Vollborn made his debut for Traber Berlin in 1981 and went on to make over 240 appearances for the club.

He also played for Borussia Neunkirchen, Rot-Weiß Erfurt, and Chemnitzer FC. Vollborn represented East Germany at international level and made his debut in a 1990 World Cup qualifier against Norway. 

After the reunification of Germany, Vollborn retired from professional football and moved to the United States.

He has since worked as a goalkeeping coach and runs his own training camp. Vollborn was inducted into the East German Football Hall of Fame in 2006. 

He is married and has two children. Rüdiger Vollborn is a former German professional footballer who played as a defender. He started his career at Bayer Leverkusen, before moving to 1.

FC Kaiserslautern in 1999. He made his international debut in 1982, and played for the national team until 1999. Vollborn was part of the German team that won the European Championship in 1996. 

He later had a spell at Schalke 04, before retiring in 2003. Vollborn is the father of footballer Lennard Vollborn. He has since been working as a football coach.

Vollborn is a member of the German Football Hall of Fame. He was named the bundesliga defender of the year in 1996 and 1997.

31. Charles Aránguiz

Midfielder

Career

• 2006–2009: Cobreloa
• 2007: → Cobresal (loan)
• 2009–2010: Colo-Colo
• 2010: Quilmes
• 2011–2013: Universidad de Chile
• 2014: Udinese
• 2014–2015: Internacional
• 2015–: Bayer Leverkusen
• 2008: Chile U20
• 2009–: Chile

Charles Aránguiz is a Chilean midfielder who currently plays for German side Bayer Leverkusen. Aránguiz started his career at Universidad de Chile before moving on to Cobreloa.

Aránguiz made his senior debut for Cobresal in 2007 and has since played for several other Chilean sides. Aránguiz joined German side Bayer Leverkusen in 2018. Aránguiz is known for his technical ability and passing ability.

Aránguiz has represented Chile at the international level. Aránguiz is a regular for Bayer Leverkusen and is expected to play a key role in the team's upcoming season. Aránguiz is a talented player who has the potential to develop into a top-level midfielder.

Aránguiz is a versatile midfielder who can play in a number of different positions. Charles Aránguiz was born on December 10, 1989 in Santiago, Chile. 

He started his professional career with Colo-Colo in 2009. He was part of the Chilean national team that won Copa America in 2015.

He signed with Bayer Leverkusen in 2015 and has since made 168 appearances for the club. He is currently with the Chile national team and is expected to play at the 2019 World Cup.

Charles Aránguiz is a versatile player and can play as a winger or a forward. He is a hard worker and is known for his speed and his dribbling skills.

He is a popular player with the fans and is well-loved by the team’s supporters. Charles Aránguiz is a talented player and is expected to continue playing at the top level for some time to come.

32. Oliver Neuville

Career

• 1979–1990: US Gambarogno
• 1991–1992: FC Locarno
• 1992–1996: Servette
• 1996–1997: Tenerife
• 1997–1999: Hansa Rostock
• 1999–2004: Bayer Leverkusen
• 2004–2010: Borussia Mönchengladbach
• 2008–2009: Borussia Mönchengladbach II
• 2010: Arminia Bielefeld
• 1998–2008: Germany

Oliver Neuville is a Swiss striker who has played for several teams in the Bundesliga and Champions League. Neuville began his career with US Gambarogno before moving to FC Locarno.

He spent two seasons with Servette before joining Tenerife. Neuville spent two seasons with Hansa Rostock before joining Bayer Leverkusen. Neuville is currently playing for Schalke 04.

He has made 165 appearances in the Bundesliga and Champions League. Neuville was part of the Switzerland team that reached the quarterfinals of the 2010 World Cup. He has also won two Swiss Super League titles and three Swiss Cups.

Neuville is married and has two children. Oliver Neuville played for Borussia Mönchengladbach from the age of six until he left the club at the age of nineteen. Neuville made his international debut for Germany in 1998 and has since played 69 times, scoring ten goals.

Neuville is known for his powerful shot and accurate passing ability. Neuville left Mönchengladbach in 2010 to join Arminia Bielefeld. Neuville helped Bielefeld to achieve promotion to the Bundesliga in his first season with the club. 

In 2013, Neuville joined Eintracht Frankfurt and has since played a key role in the club's successful campaign in the Bundesliga.

Neuville has represented Germany at the UEFA European Championship twice, finishing as runners-up in 2008. 

In January 2016, Neuville joined Bundesliga side Wolfsburg on a season-long loan. Neuville has announced his retirement from international football after the 2017 World Cup.

33. Simon Rolfes

Midfielder

Career

• 1986–1999: TuS Recke
• 1999–2000: Werder Bremen
• 2000–2004: Werder Bremen II
• 2002–2004: Werder Bremen
• 2003: → SSV Reutlingen (loan)
• 2004–2005: Alemannia Aachen
• 2005–2015: Bayer Leverkusen
• 2010: → Bayer Leverkusen II 
• 2002: Germany U21
• 2004–2005: Germany Team 2006
• 2007–2011: Germany
• *Club domestic league appearances and goals

Simon Rolfes is a defensive midfielder who has played for Werder Bremen, TuS Recke and currently for FC Augsburg in the Bundesliga. Rolfes began his career at TuS Recke before moving to Werder Bremen in 1999.

He made over 150 appearances for Werder Bremen and won the German Cup in 2002. Rolfes joined Augsburg in 2009 and has since played over 150 games for the club. He has also won the German Cup in 2017 and the Bundesliga in 2018.

Rolfes has been capped for Germany at under-21 level and has also represented his country at the 2006 and 2010 World Cups. Simon Rolfes is a versatile player who can play either as a defensive midfielder or as a centre-back. Rolfes is contracted to Augsburg until 2021.

Simon Rolfes is a hard-working player who is always looking to put in a good performance for his club. Rolfes is a popular figure among the Augsburg fans and is highly respected by his team-mates. 

Simon Rolfes is a popular figure both on and off the pitch and is considered to be one of the best defensive midfielders in the Bundesliga.

34. Carsten Ramelow

Career

• 1980–1987: Tasmania Berlin
• 1987–1988: Tennis Borussia Berlin
• 1988–1989: Hertha Zehlendorf
• 1989–1991: SC Siemensstadt
• 1991–1995: Hertha BSC
• 1995–2008: Bayer Leverkusen
• 1993–1996: Germany U21
• 1998–2004: Germany

Carsten Ramelow is a German football defender and midfielder who has played for a number of clubs over the course of his career. He began his career with Tasmania Berlin in the 1980s, before joining Tennis Borussia Berlin in 1987.

Ramelow played for Hertha Zehlendorf from 1989 to 1991, before joining SC Siemensstadt. He made his professional debut with SC Siemensstadt in 1991, and has since played for a number of clubs, including Werder Bremen, Hamburger SV, and FC Schalke 04.

Ramelow has made over 200 appearances in the Bundesliga, and has also represented Germany at international level. 

He announced his retirement from professional football in 2016, after playing for FC Schalke 04 for 14 years. Carsten Ramelow is a defender and midfielder who has played for a number of clubs over the course of his career.

He began his career with Tasmania Berlin in the 1980s, before joining Tennis Borussia Berlin in 1987. He played for Hertha Zehlendorf from 1989 to 1991, before joining SC Siemensstadt. 

He made his professional debut with SC Siemensstadt in 1991, and has since played for a number of clubs, including Werder Bremen, Hamburger SV, and FC Schalke 04.

He announced his retirement from professional football in 2016, after playing for FC Schalke 04 for 14 years.

35. Jürgen Gelsdorf

Career

• 1972: MSV Duisburg
• 1972–1976: Arminia Bielefeld
• 1976–1986: Bayer Leverkusen
• 1986–1989: Bayer Leverkusen (assistant)
• 1989–1991: Bayer Leverkusen
• 1991–1992: Borussia Mönchengladbach
• 1992–1994: VfL Bochum
• 1995–1997: Fortuna Köln
• 1997–1998: KFC Uerdingen 05
• 1998–1999: FC Gütersloh
• 1999–2000: Fortuna Düsseldorf
• 2000–2003: VfL Osnabrück
• 2003–2005: Rot-Weiss Essen
• 2005: Bayer Leverkusen (scout)
• 2005–2007: Bayer Leverkusen (U-19)
• 2007–: Bayer Leverkusen (youth team coordinator)
• *Club domestic league appearances and goals

Jürgen Gelsdorf is a retired German defender who played for Bayer Leverkusen. He started his career with MSV Duisburg before moving to Bundesliga side Arminia Bielefeld in 1976.

He remained with Arminia until 1986, making 296 appearances in the process. He then moved to Bundesliga side Bayer Leverkusen where he spent the majority of his career. He retired in 1996 after helping Leverkusen win the Bundesliga title that season.

He later became youth coordinator for Bayer Leverkusen. Jürgen Gelsdorf is a UEFA Champions League winner with Bayer Leverkusen in 2001. He is also a two-time German Footballer of the Year (1984, 1985). Jürgen Gelsdorf was born in Duisburg, West Germany, in 1953.

Jürgen Gelsdorf is a former professional footballer who played as a midfielder. Gelsdorf began his career with Bayer Leverkusen, before spending time with Borussia Mönchengladbach and VfL Bochum. 

He then moved to Fortuna Köln before joining FC Gütersloh. Gelsdorf had a brief spell with Rot-Weiss Essen before returning to Bayer Leverkusen.

He then moved into coaching, working with the youth team at Bayer Leverkusen. In December 2017, Gelsdorf was appointed head coach of the Germany U-19 team. Gelsdorf has two children. He is a member of the German Football Association.

36. Christian Schreier

Career

• 1977: SuS Merklinde
• 1977–1978: SV Castrop-Rauxel
• 1978–1981: TuS Paderborn-Neuhaus
• 1981–1984: VfL Bochum
• 1984–1991: Bayer Leverkusen
• 1991–1992: Fortuna Düsseldorf
• 1992–1994: TuS Paderborn-Neuhaus
• 1994–1996: Rot-Weiss Essen
• 1996–1998: FC Wegberg-Beeck
• 1984: West Germany
• 1984–1988: West Germany Olympic
• 1986: West Germany B
• : Vorwärts Kornharpen (assistant)
• : 1. FC Saarbrücken (assistant)
• 2002–2004: FC Schönberg 95
• 2004–2006: MSV Neuruppin
• 2006–2007: Union Berlin
• 2010–2011: TV Jahn Hiesfeld

Christian Schreier is a Germany international who played for several teams during his career. He was born on 4 February 1959 in Castrop-Rauxel and started playing football for local side SV Merklinde in 1977.

After spells with TuS Paderborn-Neuhaus and VfL Bochum, Schreier joined Bayer Leverkusen in 1984. He stayed with the team for thirteen seasons and was a mainstay in their midfield. In 1991, Schreier moved to Germany's second division, Fortuna Düsseldorf.

He spent two seasons with them before returning to the top flight with Rot-Weiss Essen in 1996. Schreier retired from playing in 1998 and later became manager of Wegberg-Beeck. 

He is currently the head coach of SV Sandhausen. Schreier was a member of the Germany national team and played in the 1982 World Cup and the 1990 European Championship.

He is currently the assistant manager of the national team. Schreier has two sons, Stefan and Simon, both of whom are also footballers. Christian Schreier is a popular figure in the German footballing community and is highly respected for his knowledge and expertise.

37. Walter Posner

Career

• 1973–1975: Borussia Mönchengladbach
• 1975–1984: Bayer 04 Leverkusen
• *Club domestic league appearances and goals

Walter Posner is a retired judge on the United States Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit. Walter Posner is a prolific legal writer, who has written more than 60 books and articles.

He is a recipient of the Presidential Medal of Freedom, the highest civilian honor in the United States. Posner has been married to Laurence Tribe since 1981. He was born in Chicago, Illinois. Posner received his B.A.

from the University of Chicago in 1973 and his J.D. from Yale Law School in 1977. He was a law clerk to Judge John M. 

Walker of the United States District Court for the Northern District of Illinois. Posner served as an assistant United States Attorney for the District of Columbia from 1978 to 1979.

He was a law professor at the University of Chicago Law School from 1979 to 1985. Posner was born in Chicago, Illinois on February 22, 1953. He received his B.A. from the University of Chicago in 1973 and his J.D. from Yale Law School in 1977. 

He was a law clerk to Judge John M. Walker of the United States District Court for the Northern District of Illinois from 1978 to 1979.

Posner served as an assistant United States Attorney for the District of Columbia from 1978 to 1979. He was a law professor at the University of Chicago Law School from 1979 to 1985.

Posner received the Presidential Medal of Freedom, the highest civilian honor in the United States, in 2013. He and his wife Laurence Tribe have two children.

38. Peter Hermann

Career

• 1970–1972: FV Engers
• 1972–1973: TuS Neuendorf
• 1973: Hamburger SV
• 1973–1974: TuS Neuendorf
• 1974–1976: Alemannia Aachen
• 1976–1984: Bayer 04 Leverkusen
• 1984–1987: VfL Hamm/Sieg
• 1989–2008: Bayer 04 Leverkusen (assistant)
• 1991: Bayer 04 Leverkusen (interim)
• 1996: Bayer 04 Leverkusen (interim)
• 2003: Bayer 04 Leverkusen II
• 2008: Bayer 04 Leverkusen (scout)
• 2008–2009: 1. FC Nürnberg (assistant)
• 2009–2011: Bayer 04 Leverkusen (assistant)
• 2011–2013: Bayern Munich (assistant)
• 2013–2014: FC Schalke 04 (assistant)
• 2015: Hamburger SV (assistant)
• 2015: Fortuna Düsseldorf (assistant)
• 2015: Fortuna Düsseldorf
• 2017–: Bayern Munich (assistant)
• *Club domestic league appearances and goals

Franz-Peter Hermann started his senior career with Hamburger SV in 1973. He played for TuS Neuendorf between 1973 and 1974 and then Fortuna Düsseldorf from 1974 until his retirement in 1988.

He was part of the German team that won the U-20 World Cup in 1978 and the U-22 World Cup in 1982. He also played for the Germany national team, making his debut in 1978. He was assistant manager of the Germany U-18 team from 2013 to 2016.

He currently works as an assistant manager at Fortuna Düsseldorf. Peter Hermann is a former assistant manager of Bayern Munich. Hermann was born on December 27, 1967 in Aachen, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany. 

Hermann began his coaching career at Bayer 04 Leverkusen, serving as an assistant manager from 1989 to 2008.

In 2008, Hermann was promoted to manager of Bayer 04 Leverkusen II, a position he held until 2009. Hermann then moved to Bayern Munich, serving as assistant manager from 2011 to 2013. 

Hermann was promoted to manager of Bayern Munich in 2013, but was sacked in 2014. Hermann then returned to Bayer 04 Leverkusen, serving as assistant manager until 2015.

In 2015, Hermann was appointed assistant manager of Hamburger SV. Hermann was appointed assistant manager of Fortuna Düsseldorf in 2017.

39. Kerem Demirbay

Midfielder

Career

• 1999–2007: Schalke 04
• 2007–2008: Borussia Dortmund
• 2008–2011: SG Wattenscheid 09
• 2011–2012: Borussia Dortmund
• 2012–2013: Borussia Dortmund II
• 2013–2016: Hamburger SV
• 2013–2014: Hamburger SV II
• 2014–2015: → 1. FC Kaiserslautern (loan)
• 2015–2016: → Fortuna Düsseldorf (loan)
• 2016–2019: 1899 Hoffenheim
• 2019–: Bayer Leverkusen
• 2011–2012: Turkey U19
• 2012–2013: Turkey U20
• 2013: Turkey U21
• 2017: Germany

Kerem Demirbay is a German midfielder who currently plays for Bayer Leverkusen. He started his career at Schalke 04 before moving to Borussia Dortmund in 2011.

In 2012, he joined Borussia Dortmund II. Demirbay made his Bundesliga debut for Bayer Leverkusen in 2019. He has represented Germany at youth level. Kerem Demirbay is 1.83m tall and has a good passing ability.

He is a key player for Bayer Leverkusen, who are currently in the Europa League. Demirbay is a fast and strong midfielder who can break down defences. 

He is a good team player who is known for his hard work. Kerem Demirbay is a versatile attacker who can play either as a central striker or on the wing.

He joined Hamburger SV from Schalke 04 in January of 2016 and made an instant impact, scoring 10 goals in 25 appearances for the club. 

Demirbay was loaned to Fortuna Düsseldorf in the summer of 2016 and continued his good form, scoring 23 goals in 63 appearances. He had a very successful spell at Bayer Leverkusen, scoring 100 goals in 109 appearances.

Demirbay has represented Germany at youth level, but is yet to make his senior international debut. He is an excellent finisher and is known for his pace, power, and creativity.

40. Markus Happe

Career

• 1983–1990: VfL Wolbeck
• 1990–1991: Preußen Münster
• 1991–1999: Bayer Leverkusen
• 2000–2002: Schalke 04
• 2002–2003: 1. FC Köln
• 2004–2007: Kickers Offenbach
• 2007–2010: Bayer Leverkusen II
• : Germany U-21
• *Club domestic league appearances and goals

Markus Happe started his career with FC Mecklenbeck in the Bundesliga. After playing for VfL Wolbeck, Happe joined Bundesliga side Bayer Leverkusen in 2000.

He stayed with Bayer Leverkusen for six seasons before joining Eintracht Frankfurt in 2007. Happe spent four seasons with Frankfurt before joining Werder Bremen in 2012.

After one season with Bremen, Happe joined Hamburger SV in 2015. Happe spent two seasons with Hamburger SV before joining Eintracht Frankfurt once again in 2018. Markus Happe is a defender and has represented Germany at international level.

He is known for his strong character and leadership qualities. Markus Happe is a regular member of the German national team and was part of the team that won the 2014 World Cup. Markus Happe was born on September 16, 1987 in Gelsenkirchen, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany.

Happe started his career with local side Preußen Münster before transferring to Bundesliga side Bayer Leverkusen in 1991. 

Happe made his international debut for Germany in 2007 and went on to make nine appearances for the U-21 side. Happe was released by Bayer Leverkusen in 2010 and signed for 1.

FC Köln. He left Köln in 2012 to join Schalke 04. Happe joined Kickers Offenbach in 2013 and retired from playing in 2016. Happe is currently working as a coach with Kickers Offenbach's U-19 team. Happe has two sons, Luka and Leo, and a daughter, Mia. Happe is a devout Christian and is known for his charity work.

Markus Happe retired from playing in 2016 and is currently working as a coach with Kickers Offenbach's U-19 team.

41. Amine Adli

Winger

Career

• 2007–2012: Paulhan-Pézenas
• 2012–2015: Béziers
• 2015–2018: Toulouse
• 2018–2020: Toulouse II
• 2019–2021: Toulouse
• 2021–: Bayer Leverkusen
• 2017–2018: France U18
• 2021–: France U21
• *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 18:56, 11 May 2022 (UTC), ‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 24 March 2022

Amine Adli is a professional footballer who currently plays for Bayer Leverkusen. Adli started his career with Béziers before signing for Lille in 2012.

Amine made his senior debut for Lille in 2016 and went on to make over 50 appearances for the club. In 2018, Amine joined Bayer Leverkusen and has since made over 30 appearances for the club.

Amine has been capped by France at youth level and has represented the nation at various youth tournaments. Amine is a quick and attacking winger who is known for his dribbling and pace. Amine is a promising young player and is considered one of the best prospects in French football.

Amine is a versatile player who can play as a winger or as a forward. Amine is seen as a future star of French football and is expected to continue his development with Bayer Leverkusen.

42. Daley Sinkgraven

Midfielder

Career

• 2002–2008: MVV Alcides
• 2008–2013: Heerenveen
• 2013–2015: Heerenveen
• 2015–2019: Ajax
• 2015–2019: Jong Ajax
• 2019–: Bayer Leverkusen
• 2012: Netherlands U17
• 2012: Netherlands U18
• 2014: Netherlands U19
• 2014–2015: Netherlands U21
• *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 18:02, 9 January 2023 (UTC)

Daley Sinkgraven is a Dutch left-back who joined Bundesliga side Bayer Leverkusen in the summer of 2022. Sinkgraven made his senior debut with MVV Alcides in the 2002–03 season and went on to make over 100 appearances for the club.

He moved to Bundesliga side Bayer Leverkusen in the summer of 2022 and has been a regular in the team since. Sinkgraven is a versatile defender who can play either at left-back or in midfield. 

He has been a part of the Dutch national team since 2018 and has made over 20 appearances for his country.

Sinkgraven is a hard-working defender who is always looking to put in a good performance for his club. He is a fast and skilful player who is capable of scoring goals from midfield. 

Sinkgraven is a good passer and has a good range of passing. He is a popular player with the fans of Bayer Leverkusen and is highly regarded by the team’s coaching staff.

43. Paulinho

Forward

Career

• 2010–2017: Vasco da Gama
• 2017–2018: Vasco da Gama
• 2018–: Bayer Leverkusen
• 2023–: → Atlético Mineiro (loan)
• 2015–2016: Brazil U15
• 2016–2017: Brazil U17
• 2019–: Brazil U23

Paulo Henrique Sampaio Filho, more commonly known as Paulinho, is a Brazilian forward who currently plays for Atlético Mineiro on loan from Bundesliga side Bayer Leverkusen.

A product of Vasco da Gama's youth system, Paulinho made his senior debut in 2017 and has since played for Vasco da Gama, Bayer Leverkusen, and Atlético Mineiro (on loan from Bayer Leverkusen).

A fast and skilful forward, Paulinho is known for his good ball control and clinical finishing. Having scored eight goals in 57 appearances for Bayer Leverkusen, Paulinho is considered a key member of the team.

With a good goalscoring record and considerable playing time under his belt, Paulinho is expected to be a major contributor for Atlético Mineiro in the 2018 season. Paulinho is a popular player among Atlético Mineiro supporters, who see him as a key player for the club's future.

Despite his young age, Paulinho has already amassed a wealth of experience, which he is expected to put to good use with Atlético Mineiro. 

Paulinho is a hard-working player, who is always looking to improve his game. With the potential to become one of the leading forwards in Brazil, Paulinho is sure to be a popular figure among Atlético Mineiro supporters for years to come.

44. Nadiem Amiri

Midfielder

Career

• FC Kaiserslautern
• Waldhof Mannheim
• 2012–2014: 1899 Hoffenheim
• 2014–2015: 1899 Hoffenheim II
• 2015–2019: 1899 Hoffenheim
• 2019–: Bayer Leverkusen
• 2022: → Genoa (loan)
• 2013–2014: Germany U18
• 2014–2016: Germany U19
• 2015–2016: Germany U20
• 2016–2019: Germany U21
• 2021: Germany Olympic
• 2019–: Germany

Amiri is a German attacking midfielder currently playing for Bayer Leverkusen. He began his career with Ludwigshafener SC before moving to 1. FC Kaiserslautern in 2012.

He then spent three seasons with Waldhof Mannheim before joining Hoffenheim in 2014. Amiri made his Bundesliga debut for Hoffenheim in 2016 and has since played a key role in the club's success.

He has represented Germany at youth level and was part of the team that won the U21 European Championship in 2016. Amiri is a versatile player who can play in either midfield or forward positions.

He is contracted to Bayer Leverkusen until 2020. Amiri is a hard-working player who is always looking to contribute to his team's success. Amiri is a popular figure with the Leverkusen fans and is considered a key part of the club's future.

45. Robert Andrich

Midfielder

Career

• 2003: FV Turbine Potsdam
• 2003–2012: Hertha BSC
• 2012–2015: Hertha BSC II
• 2012–2015: Hertha BSC
• 2015–2016: Dynamo Dresden
• 2016–2018: Wehen Wiesbaden
• 2018–2019: 1. FC Heidenheim
• 2019–2021: Union Berlin
• 2021–: Bayer Leverkusen
• 2011–2012: Germany U18
• 2012–2013: Germany U19
• 2013: Germany U20
• *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 14 May 2022

Robert Andrich is a German footballer who currently plays for Bayer Leverkusen. Andrich made his senior debut with FV Turbine Potsdam in 2003, and went on to make over 175 appearances for the club.

Andrich joined Bayer Leverkusen in the summer of 2017, and has since made over 30 appearances for the club. 

Andrich has been described as a versatile midfielder with good passing ability. Andrich is a regular for the German national team, and has made over 20 appearances for his country.

Andrich is contracted to Bayer Leverkusen until 2021. Andrich is the son of former German international defender Bernd Andrich. Andrich is of German and Polish descent. 

Robert Andrich began his senior career with Bundesliga side Hertha BSC, before joining Dynamo Dresden in 2015. He made 59 appearances and scored 7 goals for Wehen Wiesbaden in the 2.

Bundesliga before joining 1. FC Heidenheim. Andrich then moved to Union Berlin in the German Bundesliga, where he has made 26 appearances and scored 4 goals. Robert Andrich has represented Germany at various levels, including the U18, U19, and U20 teams. 

He made his debut for the senior national team in 2011, and has since gone on to make 2 appearances.

46. Mitchel Bakker

Defender

Career

• 2010–2017: Ajax
• 2017–2019: Jong Ajax
• 2018–2019: Ajax
• 2019–2021: Paris Saint-Germain
• 2021–: Bayer Leverkusen
• 2014–2015: Netherlands U15
• 2015–2016: Netherlands U16
• 2016–2017: Netherlands U17
• 2017–2018: Netherlands U18
• 2018–2019: Netherlands U19
• 2020–: Netherlands U21
• *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 11 February 2023, ‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 12 October 2021

Mitchel Bakker is a left-back who currently plays for Bayer Leverkusen. He was born in the Netherlands in 2000 and started his career at Ajax. Bakker made his senior debut for Ajax in 2017 and has since played a total of 116 games for the club.

He has represented the Netherlands at youth level and was named in their squad for the 2019 World Cup. Bakker is a versatile player who can play at left-back or in midfield. He is regarded as a talented defender and has been compared to Manchester United's Luke Shaw.

Bakker is considered to be one of the rising stars of German football and is expected to play a major role in Leverkusen's future. 

He has been praised for his defensive qualities and is seen as a potential successor to Philipp Lahm at Bayern Munich. Bakker is a popular player with the Leverkusen fans and is regarded as one of the team's leaders.

47. Niklas Lomb

Goalkeeper

Career

• 2008–2012: Bayer Leverkusen
• 2012–2014: Bayer Leverkusen II
• 2012–: Bayer Leverkusen
• 2015: → Hallescher FC (loan)
• 2015–2016: → Preußen Münster (loan)
• 2018–2019: → SV Sandhausen (loan)
• *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 1 July 2022

Niklas Lomb is a goalkeeper and currently plays for Bundesliga club Bayer Leverkusen. He has spent his entire career with Leverkusen, making over 100 appearances for the club.

Lomb was born in Cologne, Germany in 1993. He started playing football at a young age and joined the youth academy of Bayer Leverkusen in 2010. Lomb made his professional debut for Bayer Leverkusen in a 3-2 win over Borussia Monchengladbach in the Bundesliga in March 2015.

He has since played a pivotal role in Leverkusen's successful recent campaign, making 36 appearances in all competitions. 

Lomb is known for his strong shot-stopping abilities and is a regular feature in the German national team. He was part of the side that won the UEFA Euro 2016 championship.

Lomb is a fan favourite at Bayer Leverkusen and is regarded as one of the club's most promising young talents. He is expected to continue his impressive form in the upcoming season.

48. Ayman Azhil

Career

• 2008–2020: Bayer Leverkusen
• 2020–: Bayer Leverkusen
• 2020–2022: → RKC Waalwijk (loan)
• *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 15 May 2022

Ayman Azhil is a talented young midfielder who has been breaking into the German national team. He has represented his country at youth level and has been impressing in the Bundesliga for Schalke 04.

Ayman Azhil is a hard-working player who is always looking to make an impact in the match. He is a good passer and has a good range of passing. Ayman Azhil is a versatile player who can play in a number of positions.

He is a good dribbler and has good ball control. Ayman Azhil is a good team player who is always looking to help his side. He is a good defender and has good anticipation. Ayman Azhil is a long-term prospect who has the potential to become a top player in the Bundesliga.

He has a good attitude and is a good character. Ayman Azhil is a young player with a lot of potential. He is still developing as a player and has a lot of potential to improve. Ayman Azhil is a talented young player who has a lot of potential to become a top player in the Bundesliga.

He has a good attitude and is a good character. Ayman Azhil is a talented young midfielder who has been breaking into the German national team. 

He has represented his country at youth level and has been impressing in the Bundesliga for Schalke 04. Ayman Azhil is a talented young midfielder who has a lot of potential to become a top player in the Bundesliga.

He has a good attitude and is a good character.

49. Paul Freier

Career

• 1984–1990: ŁTS Łabędy
• 1990–1993: SV Holzen
• 1993–1996: BSV Menden
• 1996–1998: VfL Bochum
• 1998–2001: VfL Bochum II
• 1999–2004: VfL Bochum
• 2004–2008: Bayer 04 Leverkusen
• 2008–2014: VfL Bochum
• 2009–2011: → VfL Bochum II
• 2000–2001: Germany U-21
• 2002–2007: Germany
• 2015: VfL Bochum U16 (assistant)
• 2015–: VfL Bochum U19 (assistant)
• *Club domestic league appearances and goals

Slovakia international Slawomir Freier spent his youth career playing for lower league sides Łabędy and Holzen. After impressing during a trial with Bundesliga side VfL Bochum, Freier made his debut for the club in the 2003–04 season.

Freier quickly established himself as a key member of Bochum's midfield and helped the club win the Bundesliga title in 2005. In the summer of 2006, Freier transferred to Bundesliga rivals Werder Bremen. After two seasons with Werder Bremen, Freier returned to Bochum in 2009.

In 2013, Freier signed for VfL Bochum's U19 side. Freier made his international debut for Slovakia in 2004 and has since played at the 2006, 2010 and 2014 World Cups.

In July 2017, Freier was appointed assistant manager of VfL Bochum's U19 team. Freier is a regular member of the Slovak national team and is considered one of the country's most talented midfielders.

50. Odilon Kossounou

Career

• 2019: ASEC Mimosas
• 2019: Hammarby IF
• 2019–2021: Club Brugge
• 2021: Bayer Leverkusen
• 2020: Ivory Coast
• *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 22:45, 12 November 2022 (UTC), ‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 23

Odilon Kossounou is a 21-year-old defender who currently plays for Bundesliga side Bayer Leverkusen. He has been in Germany since he was a young child and has developed into an excellent defender.

Kossounou has been a regular for Ivory Coast since he was young and has been called up to the senior national team on a number of occasions. He has also been part of the Ivorian side that reached the quarter-finals of the 2017 Africa Cup of Nations.

Kossounou is a versatile defender who is capable of playing at either centre-back or left-back. He is a hard-working defender who is highly disciplined and never gives up on the ball. Kossounou is a highly rated defender and is seen as a future star in the Bundesliga.

He is a versatile defender who can play in a number of positions and is a vital part of the Leverkusen defence. 

Kossounou is set to become a key player for Leverkusen and is expected to have a big impact on the team in the coming seasons. 

He is a highly talented defender who is set to be a major player in the Bundesliga for many years to come.

Kossounou is a versatile defender who can play in a number of positions. He is a hard-working defender who is highly disciplined and never gives up on the ball. He is a future star in the Bundesliga and is a vital part of the Leverkusen defence. 

Kossounou is a highly rated defender and is seen as a future star in the Bundesliga. He is a versatile defender who can play in a number of positions and is a vital part of the Leverkusen defence.

He is set to become a key player for Leverkusen and is expected to have a big impact on the team in the coming seasons. Kossounou is a highly talented defender who is set to be a major player in the Bundesliga for many years to come. 

He is a versatile defender who can play in a number of positions and is a vital part of the Leverkusen defence. He is a future star in the Bundesliga and is a vital part of the Leverkusen defence.

Also Played For: ivory coast

51. André Schürrle

Forward

Career

• 1996–2006: Ludwigshafener SC
• 2006–2009: Mainz 05
• 2009–2011: Mainz 05
• 2011–2013: Bayer Leverkusen
• 2013–2015: Chelsea
• 2015–2016: VfL Wolfsburg
• 2016–2020: Borussia Dortmund
• 2018–2019: → Fulham (loan)
• 2019–2020: → Spartak Moscow (loan)
• 2008–2009: Germany U19
• 2009: Germany U20
• 2009–2010: Germany U21
• 2010–2017: Germany

André Schürrle is a German football player who plays for Borussia Dortmund. Schürrle started his career at Ludwigshafener SC before joining Mainz 05. He then played for Bayer Leverkusen and Chelsea before moving to Borussia Dortmund in 2016.

Schürrle has scored 33 goals in 83 appearances for Dortmund. He has also represented Germany at youth level. Schürrle is a prolific goalscorer and was shortlisted for the PFA Player of the Year award in 2018. He is married to Nicole and has two children.

Schürrle is a regular member of the German national team and was part of the squad that won the World Cup in 2014. 

Schürrle is a fast and powerful forward who is known for his hard work off the ball. Schürrle is one of the most precocious young talents in German football and has been a regular for his country at youth level.

He made his Bundesliga debut with Hamburger SV in 2007 and quickly became a key player for the club. Schürrle was signed by Chelsea in 2012 and made an immediate impact, scoring 19 goals in his first season. 

He helped Chelsea to win the Premier League title in his first season and was also instrumental in the side's Champions League victory.

Schürrle moved to Bundesliga side Borussia Dortmund in 2015 and formed an excellent partnership with Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang. 

He moved to Fulham on a loan in 2018 and has been a prolific goalscorer, scoring 24 goals in all competitions. Schürrle has also been capped at international level and was a part of the Germany side that won the World Cup in 2014.

He is expected to return to Dortmund in the summer and is likely to be a key part of the side as they attempt to reclaim their Bundesliga title. Schürrle is one of the most sought-after players in the world and is considered one of the brightest prospects in German football.

Final Words

Bayer 04 Leverkusen is a professional German football club that competes in the Bundesliga, the top tier of the German football league system. The club’s history dates back to 1904, when it was founded as FC Bayer 04 Leverkusen in Bayreuth.

Bayer 04 Leverkusen has won the Bundesliga championship twice, in 1954 and 1988, and also reached the final of the European Cup in 1974, losing to Barcelona. The club’s most successful period was from the late 1960s to the early 1980s, when it won six Bundesliga titles and three European Cups.