Bayer 04 Leverkusen
Bayer 04 Leverkusen is a German professional football club based in Leverkusen, North Rhine-Westphalia, that plays its home matches at the BayArena.
Bayer 04 Leverkusen is a German professional football club based in Leverkusen, North Rhine-Westphalia, that plays in the Bundesliga at the BayArena. It is commonly known as Bayer Leverkusen or simply Leverkusen.
What it is
Founded in 1904 as a works team for Bayer AG, the club has grown into a long-established Bundesliga side. It is nicknamed Die Werkself, reflecting its industrial origins, and has competed in UEFA competitions, including the 2025–26 Champions League round of 16.
Key details
The club is owned by Bayer AG, with Fernando Carro as chairman/CEO and Simon Rolfes as sporting director. Kasper Hjulmand was appointed head coach in September 2025 on a contract until June 2027. In the 2025–26 season, Leverkusen finished 6th in the Bundesliga.
Why it matters
Bayer Leverkusen is a consistent Bundesliga presence and a regular in European competitions. Its 37-match unbeaten away league run ended with a 3–0 loss at Bayern Munich on 1 November 2025, highlighting its competitive stature in German football.
In short
- Founded in 1904 as a Bayer AG works team.
- Plays at the BayArena in the Bundesliga.
- Kasper Hjulmand is head coach as of 2025.
- Finished 6th in 2025–26 Bundesliga.
Canadian readers may know Bayer 04 Leverkusen through UEFA competitions and international football coverage, but the club has no specific Canadian base or Canadian ownership noted in the provided sources.
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Sources
- Bayer 04 Leverkusen — https://www.bayer04.de/en-us/page/werkself-coaches/kasper-hjulmandSupports: Kasper Hjulmand is head coach and signed a contract until 30 June 2027.
- Bayer 04 Leverkusen — https://www.bayer04.de/de-de/page/ueber-uns/fernando-carroSupports: Fernando Carro is chairman/CEO of Bayer 04 Leverkusen Fußball GmbH.
- Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bayer_04_LeverkusenSupports: Club identity, founding year, Bundesliga participation, recent coaching changes, and Bayern Munich result.
- Bayer 04 Leverkusen — https://www.bayer04.de/en-us/page/club/historySupports: Club history and origins.
- UEFA — https://www.uefa.com/news-media/news/01fd-0e7e2ef0897c-73f91ea192ac-1000--leverkusen-firm-ties-with-lewandowski-and-hyypia/Supports: Historic European qualification and coaching details.
- Bundesliga — https://www.bundesliga.com/en/bundesliga/clubs/bayer-04-leverkusenSupports: Club profile, league participation, and identity.
- Wikipedia — https://www.wikipedia.org/wiki/2025%E2%80%9326_Bayer_04_Leverkusen_seasonSupports: 2025–26 league position and Champions League round of 16.