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Alejandro Grimaldo named Bayer Leverkusen's player of the season

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Last updated Jun 6, 2026

Alejandro Grimaldo named Bayer Leverkusen's player of the season

Summary

Alejandro Grimaldo has been voted Bayer Leverkusen’s Player of the Season by Bulinews writers, with seven of ten votes. This season marks a likely conclusion of his tenure at the club, which began amid a tumultuous campaign that included the firing of coach Erik ten Hag. Grimaldo contributed significantly with 14 goals and leading assists, with standout performances including three braces and five direct free-kicks. Leverkusen finished sixth in the Bundesliga and had a noteworthy Champions League run, but head coach Kasper Hjulmand will also depart. Grimaldo and Aleix Garcia were the only players over 4,000 minutes this season.

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By the Numbers

•Grimaldo scored 14 goals this season, eight in Bundesliga.
•He achieved three braces and five direct free-kick goals.
•Leverkusen had a sixth-place Bundesliga finish.
•Club faces changes with Hjulmand departing after one season.
•Only Grimaldo and Garcia exceeded 4,000 minutes for the team.

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7:30 AMYahoo Sports — Bulinews Player of the Season Awards: Bayer Leverkusen’s Player of the Season

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In what would most likely be his last season at Bayer Leverkusen, Alejandro Grimaldo is picked as the club’s best player by Bulinews writers. The Spaniard was the outright winner, with seven votes o...
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