How many players share Borussia Dortmund and Bayer 04 Leverkusen?

There are exactly 14 players who have made official appearances for both Borussia Dortmund and Bayer 04 Leverkusen.

Who is the most valuable player to play for Borussia Dortmund and Bayer 04 Leverkusen?

Currently, Julian Brandt is among the highest-valued players to feature for both clubs.

Who is the oldest player to play for Borussia Dortmund and Bayer 04 Leverkusen?

Among the players in our database, Sergej Barbarez is the oldest player to have played for both clubs.

Borussia Dortmund

Bayer 04 Leverkusen

14 Players

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A fascinating fact about this talent exchange is the consistency in the profile of their stars. Players like Gonzalo Castro and Sven Bender did not just play for both sides, but became symbols of loyalty and tactical intelligence at both clubs. This relationship has become so close that, on many occasions, the transfer of a player between these entities has been viewed as a guarantee of immediate performance for the new sporting project.

Players who played for Borussia Dortmund and Bayer 04 Leverkusen

14 players found in our database

Julian Brandt

• 29 years

Borussia Dortmund

Apps

289

Gls / Ast

55 / 68

Bayer 04 Leverkusen

Apps

215

Gls / Ast

42 / 52

Emre Can

• 32 years

Borussia Dortmund

Apps

217

Gls / Ast

23 / 12

Bayer 04 Leverkusen

Apps

Gls / Ast

4 / 5

Andre Schurrle

• 35 years

Borussia Dortmund

Apps

Gls / Ast

8 / 10

Bayer 04 Leverkusen

Apps

Gls / Ast

23 / 16

Kevin Kampl

• 35 years

Borussia Dortmund

Apps

Gls / Ast

0 / 3

Bayer 04 Leverkusen

Apps

Gls / Ast

6 / 9

Omer Toprak

• 36 years

Borussia Dortmund

Apps

Gls / Ast

0 / 2

Bayer 04 Leverkusen

Apps

203

Gls / Ast

7 / 5

Sven Bender

• 36 years

Borussia Dortmund

Apps

224

Gls / Ast

4 / 11

Bayer 04 Leverkusen

Apps

133

Gls / Ast

6 / 4

Jonas Hofmann

• 33 years

Borussia Dortmund

Apps

Gls / Ast

5 / 15

Bayer 04 Leverkusen

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Gls / Ast

13 / 16

Gonzalo Castro

• 38 years

Borussia Dortmund

Apps

111

Gls / Ast

12 / 22

Bayer 04 Leverkusen

Apps

370

Gls / Ast

30 / 68

Robert Kovac

• 51 years

Borussia Dortmund

Apps

Gls / Ast

0 / 2

Bayer 04 Leverkusen

Apps

162

Gls / Ast

3 / 7

Manuel Friedrich

• 46 years

Borussia Dortmund

Apps

Gls / Ast

1 / 2

Bayer 04 Leverkusen

Apps

188

Gls / Ast

15 / 8

Christian Worns

• 53 years

Borussia Dortmund

Apps

303

Gls / Ast

15 / 8

Bayer 04 Leverkusen

Apps

263

Gls / Ast

17 / 8

Sergej Barbarez

• 54 years

Borussia Dortmund

Apps

Gls / Ast

7 / 8

Bayer 04 Leverkusen

Apps

Gls / Ast

17 / 14

Ahmed Madouni

• 45 years

Borussia Dortmund

Apps

Gls / Ast

3 / 0

Bayer 04 Leverkusen

Apps

Gls / Ast

3 / 2

Ayman Azhil

• 24 years

Borussia Dortmund

Apps

Gls / Ast

0 / 0

Bayer 04 Leverkusen

Apps

Gls / Ast

0 / 0

Borussia Dortmund & Bayer 04 Leverkusen

The relationship between Bayer 04 Leverkusen and Borussia Dortmund represents one of the most tactical and strategic duels in the Bundesliga. While Dortmund is synonymous with volcanic passion supported by the historic Yellow Wall, Leverkusen has cemented its reputation as a modern, intelligent, and technically impeccable club. Over the decades, both clubs have met in memorable encounters that defined European spots and league championships. Historically, BVB has maintained constant media pressure, while 'Die Werkself' has perfected a brand of fast-transition and positional-control football. This rivalry is not based on regional animosity, but on sporting excellence and the constant desire to challenge the established hegemony in Germany, creating vibrant matches where tactical precision often triumphs over the emotional fervor of the moment. Their clashes remain a standard for high-level tactical football in the German top flight.

Shared Players

The connection of talents between Leverkusen and Dortmund has been remarkable, facilitating exchanges that have altered the physiognomy of both rosters. Fundamental players like Julian Brandt, Emre Can, and André Schürrle have shown that the transition between these two clubs allows for enviable technical evolution. The versatility of key pieces like Sven Bender, Gonzalo Castro, and Omer Toprak reflects how defensive pragmatism can adapt to both environments. It is also essential to highlight the influence of figures like Kevin Kampl, Jonas Hofmann, Robert Kovac, Manuel Friedrich, Christian Worns, and Sergej Barbarez, who brought their experience to both systems. These movements have not been mere transactions, but transfers of tactical knowledge that have enriched the Bundesliga, consolidating a network of players capable of leading in schemes as demanding as those of Leverkusen and Dortmund, demonstrating a high level of professional adaptability.