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Bayer Leverkusen most-used starting XI51 MATCHES

Bayer Leverkusen's most-used starting XI last season, across 51 official matches, was Flekken in goal, a back five of Grimaldo, Tapsoba, Andrich, Quansah and Badé, and Schick, Maza and Poku further forward. A predicted lineup for their next fixture appears here once it is scheduled.

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Team news

  • No longer available: Grimaldo.
  • Most-used shape: 3-4-2-1 in 29 of the last 30 matches.
  • Sets up with a back three in 97% of matches.

Compiled from the official lineups we hold for Bayer Leverkusen last season. Official lineups are released 20 to 60 minutes before kick-off.

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Transfers
In· 3
Out· 9
  • Natali to AZ AlkmaarTransferJul '26
  • ErleinLoanJul '26
  • SarcoTransferJul '26
  • IzekorTransferJul '26
  • Pohl to UtrechtFree agentJun '26
  • Owen to UtrechtTransferJun '26
  • Onyeka to SV ElversbergLoanJun '26
  • Kovář to PSV EindhovenTransferJun '26
  • Grimaldo to Atletico MadridTransferJun '26
Formation tendency
3-4-2-1most-used · 29 of last 30
3-4-2-1
97%
4-2-3-1
3%

Sets up with a back three in 97% of matches.

Last Season's Most Common Bayer Leverkusen XI

Based on 51 official matches last season

Players who have since left are flagged below. We switch to this season’s XI once enough matches are played.

The 11 players with the most starts across all official lineups last season.

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Bayer Leverkusen

Who started Bayer Leverkusen's last match?
Bayer Leverkusen's starting XI on 16 May 2026 in the Bundesliga (3-4-2-1): M. Flekken, J. Quansah, R. Andrich, E. Tapsoba, M. Culbreath, A. Garcia, E. Palacios, A. Grimaldo, M. Tillman, I. Maza, P. Schick.
What was Bayer Leverkusen's last result?
Bayer Leverkusen drew with Hamburger SV 1–1 on 16 May 2026.
When did Bayer Leverkusen last win?
Bayer Leverkusen last won on 2 May 2026, beating RB Leipzig 4–1.
Who takes penalties for Bayer Leverkusen?
P. Schick has taken the most penalties for Bayer Leverkusen in the 2025/26 season, scoring 4 of 4.
Who has made the most starts for Bayer Leverkusen in the 2025-26 season?
A. Garcia leads with 47 starts for Bayer Leverkusen across all competitions in the 2025-26 season.
What formation does Bayer Leverkusen use most often?
Bayer Leverkusen have used a 3-4-2-1 in 46 of their 51 matches in the 2025-26 season.
Which Bayer Leverkusen goalkeeper has started the most in the 2025-26 season?
M. Flekken has made the most starts as goalkeeper for Bayer Leverkusen in the 2025-26 season, starting 34 matches.
Which Bayer Leverkusen defender has started the most in the 2025-26 season?
A. Grimaldo has made the most starts as defender for Bayer Leverkusen in the 2025-26 season, starting 45 matches.
Which Bayer Leverkusen midfielder has started the most in the 2025-26 season?
A. Garcia has made the most starts as midfielder for Bayer Leverkusen in the 2025-26 season, starting 47 matches.
Which Bayer Leverkusen forward has started the most in the 2025-26 season?
P. Schick has made the most starts as forward for Bayer Leverkusen in the 2025-26 season, starting 33 matches.
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