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Profile — Bayer Leverkusen

In February 1903 Wilhelm Hauschild wrote a letter to the bosses of Bayer AG.

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In February 1903 Wilhelm Hauschild wrote a letter

In February 1903 Wilhelm Hauschild wrote a letter to the bosses of Bayer AG.

to the bosses of Bayer AG. Signed by 170 workers, it asked for support in founding a works sports club. That club became Turn- und Spielverein Bayer 04 Leverkusen. From 1949 to 1975 the club moved between leagues below the professional level. In 1974/75 it qualified for the 2. Bundesliga and in 1979 achieved promotion to the Bundesliga.

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Bayer 04 Leverkusen plays its home games at

Bayer 04 Leverkusen plays its home games at the BayArena, which was called the Ulrich-Haberland-Stadion until 1998.

the BayArena, which was called the Ulrich-Haberland-Stadion until 1998. The ground was rebuilt several times and by December 2019 held just over 30,000 spectators.

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B04 vs. league average

Equity ratio
55.3%
League avg 34.1%
Wage ratio
49.4%
League avg 47.9%
Liabilities ratio
33%
League avg 47%
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Bayer 04 Leverkusen founded?
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What stadium does Leverkusen play in?
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In February 1903 Wilhelm Hauschild wrote a letter to the bosses of Bayer AG.
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