Bayer Leverkusen: History, Sponsors, Net Worth & Trophies

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Bayer 04 Leverkusen is widely known as Die Werkself, meaning The Factory XI, and Die Schwarzroten, meaning The Black and Reds.

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11	RBL RB Leipzig	2	1	0	1	-4	3
12	B04 Bayer 04 Leverkusen	2	0	1	1	-1	1

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German football club Bayer 04 Leverkusen is one of the oldest clubs in Germany and was founded back in 1904. It currently competes in the Bundesliga, the highest division of German Football, and plays its home matches at the BayArena. The club has been performing well in recent years, and it can be seen with their recent European record for consecutive unbeaten competitive games, with 51 games undefeated. After 30 years without winning any title, they recently won their first Bundesliga title and their second DFB Pokal in 2024, hence becoming the first German team to win the league or domestic double unbeaten. Join us as we take a look at Bayer 04 Leverkusen history, net worth, and other essential information about the club.

Bayer 04 Leverkusen History & Key Facts

Bayer 04 Leverkusen history dates back to 1904 when it was founded by employees of a paint factory, which is now a high-profile pharmaceutical company Bayer. The company's headquarters are in Leverkusen, and that is where the club gets its name. It was previously a department of the TSV Bayer 04 Leverkusen sports club, and the members of the club used to participate in gymnastics, athletics, handball, and various other sports. 1999 saw the football department being separated from the sports club and forming a strong German football team.

Founded	1904
Current Owner	Bayer AG
Country	Germany
City	Leverkusen, Germany
Nickname	Die Werkself (The Factory XI) Die Schwarzroten (The Black and Reds)
League	Bundesliga
Stadium	BayArena
Capacity	30,210
Manager	Erik Ten Hag
Squad Size	27

Bayer 04 Leverkusen Net Worth and Value

Being a privately owned club, there is no exact information available about Bayer 04 Leverkusen net worth. However, with rough figures, the Bayer 04 Leverkusen net worth is likely over €1 billion. Apart from Bayer 04 Leverkusen net worth, their current squad valuation is €439.75 million. It showcased the combined valuation of all players on the squad.

Net Worth	€1 billion (roughly)
Bayer 04 Leverkusen Valuation	€439.75
Revenue Sources	Commercial Revenue Sponsorship Deals Merchandising Broadcasting Revenue Matchday Revenue Player Transfers

Net Worth

€1 billion (roughly)

Bayer 04 Leverkusen Valuation

€439.75

Revenue Sources

Commercial Revenue

Sponsorship Deals

Merchandising

Broadcasting Revenue

Matchday Revenue

Player Transfers

Bayer 04 Leverkusen Sponsors

Bayer 04 Leverkusen sponsors for the current season showcase several kit suppliers, sleeve sponsors, and other prominent sponsors. One of the most prominent Bayer 04 Leverkusen sponsors currently is Barmenia, the German Insurance company has been the main sponsor for the club since 2016. Other Bayer 04 Leverkusen sponsors include New Balance, Bayer AG, Niedax Group, MG Motor, and several other sponsors.

Sponsor	Type of Sponsorship
New Balance	Official Kit Supplier
Bayer AG	Parent Company
Barmenia	Shirt Sponsor
Niedax Group	Sleeve Sponsor
MG Motor	Automotive Partner
eToro	Trading Partner

Bayer 04 Leverkusen Rivalries

Bayer 04 Leverkusen main rivals are their regional neighbours 1. FC Koln. Apart from them, Borussia Mönchengladbach is another prominent rival of Bayer Leverkusen. Collectively, their rivalry is known as the Rheinderby or Rhine Derby. Apart from this derby, Bayer Leverkusen does not have much fierce rivalry with other clubs, but has been dominant against German giants Bayern Munich and Borussia Dortmund in recent memory.

Bayer 04 Leverkusen Derby

The Rhine Derby consists of 1. FC Koln and is widely regarded as Leverkusen's most fierce and oldest rivalry. With the two cities being only 9 miles apart, the fans from both sides have been passionate over the years for their respective clubs. With Bayer 04 Leverkusen holding a slight edge over Koln in overall statistics in head-to-head competition, their rivalry continues to be fierce and tense.

Bayer 04 Leverkusen Trophies & Achievements

While Bayer 04 Leverkusen trophies have showcased their dominance and legacy over the years, the team was not able to win any silverware for over 30 years until 2024. 2024 saw Bayer 04 Leverkusen adding a Bundesliga title as well as a DFB Pokal title under their arsenal, thanks to Xabi Alonso's masterclass. Join us as we take a look at some of the Bayer 04 Leverkusen trophies over the years.

Competition	No. of Titles	Seasons
Bundesliga	1	2023-24
Bundesliga North	1	1978-79
DFB-Pokal	2	1992-93 2023-24
DFL-Supercup	1	2024
UEFA Cup	1	1987-88
German U-19 Championship	3	1986 2000 2007
German U-17 Championship	2	1992 2016
U-19 Bundesliga	2	2007 2010

Bayer 04 Leverkusen Fan Following

Bayer 04 Leverkusen fans have never stopped supporting their club despite facing various ups and downs over the years. With a passionate and loyal fanbase, the Bayer 04 Leverkusen home ground is always filled with cheers and applause. Though Bayer 04 Leverkusen fans are fewer than Borussia Dortmund and Bayern Munich, they are on the rise, and the support can be seen at the Bayer 04 Leverkusen stadium whenever their team plays.

Future Goals

Under the managerialship of Erik Ten Hag, Bayer 04 Leverkusen fans would hope to celebrate the club's success and see them winning the Bundesliga after finishing second in a stellar season in the 2024-25 campaign. Apart from that, some of the future goals would also be regarding expanding the overall reach of the club and becoming global. The ultimate aim for Erik Ten Hag and co would be to lift the UEFA Champions League trophy in the ongoing season.