Bayer 04 Leverkusen Kader 201819

Bayer 04 Leverkusen: A Comprehensive Overview of the 2018/19 Squad

Introduction

WEB Squad Bayer 04 Leverkusen - Season 1819 provides an in-depth look at the current squad of Bayer 04 Leverkusen, offering detailed information about each player's age, nationality, and other personal details. This season marked the 61st year that the club has played in the BayArena, located in Leverkusen, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany. The season ran from July 1, 2018, to June 30, 2019.

Success on the Pitch

The 2018/19 season was a successful one for Bayer 04 Leverkusen. The team finished fourth in the Bundesliga, securing a place in the UEFA Champions League for the following season. They also reached the final of the DFB-Pokal, where they were defeated by Bayern Munich.

### Key Players

Several key players contributed to Leverkusen's success this season. Kai Havertz, then 19 years old, emerged as one of the most promising young players in Europe, scoring 17 goals in all competitions. Jamaican winger Leon Bailey also impressed, scoring 12 goals and providing 11 assists.

### Season Highlights

One of the highlights of Leverkusen's season was their dramatic 6-2 victory over Borussia Dortmund in the Bundesliga. Havertz scored a hat-trick in the match, while Bailey added two goals. Leverkusen also defeated Bayern Munich 3-1 in the DFB-Pokal semi-finals, before losing to the same team in the final.

### Squad Overview

The following table provides an overview of Bayer 04 Leverkusen's squad for the 2018/19 season:

Name	Position	Age	Nationality
Lukas Hradecky	Goalkeeper	29	Finland
Jonathan Tah	Defender	23	Germany
Sven Bender	Midfielder	30	Germany
Kai Havertz	Midfielder	19	Germany
Leon Bailey	Winger	21	Jamaica