Bayer Leverkusen knocked perennial Bundesliga champions Bayern Munich off their perch in sensational fashion as they coasted to their first ever Bundesliga triumph while remaining undefeated throughout the league campaign.
Leverkusen will be looking to seal a domestic double when they face FC Kaiserslautern in the DFB Pokal final on Saturday after their shocking collapse against Atalanta in the Europa League final on Wednesday.
Despite having had their hopes of winning an unbeaten treble dashed, it has to be said that Leverkusen have had a very remarkable season which will go down as one of the most dominant in German football history.
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Soccernet.football has ranked some of Die Werkself’s outstanding players based on their contributions to the club’s impressive campaign.
5. Jonas Hofmann
A cult hero among Bayer Leverkusen fans, the 31-year-old German joined Leverkusen in the summer and has quietly played a key role in their Bundesliga success.
While some of the bigger names grabbed all the headlines this season, Hofmann was performing brilliantly behind the scenes, orchestrating Leverkusen’s play from deep in midfield alongside Granit Xhaka.
The German international contributed in attack for Die Werkself with 5 goals and 9 assists across 27 Bundesliga appearances this season.
4. Jeremy Frimpong
The Dutch international was essential to Xabi Alonso’s attacking setup with his blend of pace and directness as he contributed significantly in terms of goals and assists as Leverkusen ran away with the title.
As an energetic wing-back, Frimpong was versatile on the right side, making lung-busting runs to fulfill various roles. Despite his relatively small stature, the 23-year-old handled the demands of Xabi Alonso’s tactical setup admirably.
Frimpong scored 9 goals and provided 7 assists across 31 Bundesliga appearances for Leverkusen this season and is attracting interests from top clubs all across Europe.
3. Victor Boniface
Boniface may have spent a significant portion of the season injured, but the Nigeria international’s potency in the Bundesliga when he was available for selection highlighted his natural goal scoring ability.
A formidable presence at the forefront of Leverkusen’s attack, Boniface was a nightmare for the opposition defenders, and he played a crucial role in his team’s transitional play.
The 23-year-old striker proved to have an impressive all-round game as he both scored and created chances for his teammates. He notched 14 goals and provided 8 assists in 23 Bundesliga appearances this season.
2. Florian Wirtz
The German sensation lit up the Bundesliga this season, displaying his immense talent throughout the campaign as Leverkusen coasted to an unbeaten Bundesliga triumph.
The 20-year-old attacking midfielder displayed astonishing maturity on the ball as well as composure in front of goal, establishing himself as one Leverkusen’s most productive players in the final third this season.
Wirtz recorded 22 goal involvements across 32 Bundesliga appearances for Die Werkself this season and will no doubt be on the radar of some of Europe’s top teams.
1. Alex Grimaldo
Grimaldo joined Leverkusen on a free transfer in the summer of 2023, and went on to become arguably the best signing of the season, contributing significantly to Die Werkself’s title charge and triumph.
The Spain international was defensively astute for Xabi Alonso’s side but his contributions in attack were the highlights of Leverkusen’s success in the Bundesliga this season.
The 28-year-old full-back grabbed 10 goals and provided 13 assists across 33 Bundesliga appearances this season. Grimaldo is set to add to his two caps for the Spanish national team when the Euros commence in the summer.
