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Finds starting role Maza (knee) is in the starting XI for Saturday's clash against St. Pauli.

Impact Maza finds a place in the starting XI for Saturday's clash against St. Pauli after returning to full fitness following persistent training this week. The attacking midfielder ends a two-game absence and comes straight back into the lineup after having started in his previous three appearances. He will look to build on his tally of two goals and two assists in 14 appearances (eight starts).

FEBRUARY 14 • ROTOWIRE

Will face St. Pauli Maza (knee) is an option for Saturday's match against St. Pauli, according to manager Kasper Hjulmand. "He's ready and has trained all week. He has made a lot of progress. He's ve...

Impact Maza is fit once again after persistent training this week, with the attacker set to be an option to face St. Pauli. It will end a two-game absence, returning after he started in his previous three appearances. He will then hope to start immediately, recording two goals and two assists in 14 appearances (eight starts).

FEBRUARY 13 • ROTOWIRE

Trains Tuesday Maza (knee) is back in training Tuesday, according to his club.

Impact Maza appears to be on the brink of his return Tuesday, with the attacker working with a ball in team training. This gives the club another option in the midfield, as he has recorded four goal contributions in 14 appearances (eight starts). He has been seeing more of a starting role as of late, hoping to return to that spot after his time out.

FEBRUARY 10 • ROTOWIRE

Aiming return next week Maza (knee) is aiming a return for next Saturday's clash against St. Pauli, coach Kasper Hjulmand said in the press conference.

Impact Maza will miss a second straight match due to the knee issue he picked up last week, as Saturday's clash against Gladbach came too soon in his recovery. The midfielder is targeting a return next Saturday against St. Pauli and should slide back into a meaningful role, given that he has been a regular starter for the Werkself this season. In the meantime, Ezequiel Fernandez is expected to step in until Maza is back to full fitness.

FEBRUARY 6 • ROTOWIRE

Dealing with knee problem Maza (knee) is ruled out for Saturday's clash against Frankfurt, the club announced.

Impact Maza is dealing with a minor knee problem and won't be an option for Saturday's clash against Frankfurt. The midfielder will likely be assessed in the coming days to know the extend of the issue and will hope to recover in time for next week's fixture against Gladbach. Ezequiel Fernandez is the one stepping in for him against Frankfurt.

JANUARY 31 • ROTOWIRE

Logs assist in win Maza made an assist, had two off-target shots and made three tackles (two won) during Saturday's 1-0 win over Werder Bremen.

Impact Maza showed a balanced fantasy profile by contributing to the decisive moment while staying actively involved on both sides of the ball and his biggest contribution came in the 37th minute with an assist for Lucas Vazquez to score the game-winner. His role appears to blend chance creation with defensive work rate, giving him a steadier floor than most attackers even when the end product is limited.

JANUARY 26 • ROTOWIRE

Heads back to Leverkusen Maza is heading back to Leverkusen after completing his international duty with Algeria at the AFCON and should be back available for Saturday's clash against Hoffenheim.

Impact Maza was eliminated with Algeria from the AFCON and will now head back to Leverkusen and should be back available for Saturday's clash against Hoffenheim since Tuesday's clash against Hamburger is coming too close for him. The midfielder has been an undisputed starter in the central midfield for the Werkself and should find back that role now that he is back.

JANUARY 12 • ROTOWIRE

Dortmund and Frankfurt under pressure as they kick off Bundesliga return

The Bundesliga is back and so is the pressure for Borussia Dortmund and Eintracht Frankfurt

JANUARY 8 • Associated Press

Teen winger Culbreath scores on debut as Leverkusen beats Leipzig in Bundesliga

German-American winger Montrell Culbreath has scored on his senior debut to cap Bayer Leverkusen’s 3-1 win over Leipzig, putting Leverkusen back among the Bundesliga title contende...

DECEMBER 20, 2025 • Associated Press

Bayern aims for another big Bundesliga win to sign off 2025

After a rare slip-up in a 2-2 draw with Mainz last week, facing relegation-threatened Heidenheim offers Bayern Munich a chance to get back to business as usual, but will have to do...

DECEMBER 19, 2025 • Associated Press

Off to AFCON Maza has been called up by Algeria for the AFCON starting Dec. 21 and ending Jan. 18, according to Actu Foot Afrique.

Impact Maza was called by Algeria for the AFCON and will miss all the games until at least the clash against Hamburger on Jan. 13. The midfielder has been an undisputed starter for the Werkself this season, therefore his absence will force a change in the starting XI, with Malik Tillman likely playing in a more deeper role in the midfield while he is out.

DECEMBER 16, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Assists in creative display Maza assisted once to go with two shots (one on goal), three crosses (zero accurate) and two chances created in Wednesday's 2-2 draw versus Newcastle United.

Impact Maza was an inventive presence in the midfield for Leverkusen, standing out with his chance creation, accuracy, successful dribbling, and an assist to Alejandro Grimaldo. He has been a crucial player for Leverkusen since transferring from Hertha BSC in June, having now started their last eight matches across all competitions. He has contributed to a goal in four of his last five games and has recorded 16 successful dribbles this season. While he does not play a major defensive role in Leverkusen's midfield, he remains one of their key players on the ball and has shown no signs of slowing down going forward.

DECEMBER 12, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Bayern Munich aims to continue unbeaten domestic run against Stuttgart in the Bundesliga

Bayern Munich remains unbeaten in 15 league and cup games against German opposition this season as Vincent Kompany’s team prepares to face Stuttgart in the Bundesliga on Saturday

DECEMBER 4, 2025 • Associated Press

Maza scores as Leverkusen knocks Dortmund out of German Cup 1-0

Ibrahim Maza’s first-half strike has been enough for Bayer Leverkusen to knock Borussia Dortmund out of the German Cup with a 1-0 win in their third-round encounter

DECEMBER 2, 2025 • Associated Press

Well rounded in loss Maza had an assist while taking three off target shots, crossing five times (one accurate), creating three chances and making two interceptions during Saturday's 2-1 loss to Dortmu...

Impact Maza set up Christian Kofane in the 83rd minute assisting Leverkusen's lone goal while leading Leverkusen in shots, chances created and interceptions. The midfielder has made three straight Bundesliga starts and has combined for three goal involvements, seven shots, 10 crosses and four chances created over that stretch of games.

NOVEMBER 30, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Bags assist Maza assisted once to go with two shots (zero on goal), four crosses (one accurate) and two chances created in Tuesday's 2-0 win over Manchester City.

Impact Maza earned his first UCL goal contribution of the campaign Tuesday, finding Patrik Schick in the 54th minute for the second goal of the match. This is his third goal contribution between league and UCL play in 14 appearances, also having two goals. That said, all of those goal contributions have come in his past three matches, all coming during a four-game span of four straight starts.

NOVEMBER 26, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Nets first Leverkusen goals Maza scored two goals while taking four shots (two on goal), crossing four times (one accurate) and creating a chance during Saturday's 6-0 win over Heidenheim.

Impact Maza scored in the first half stoppage time and again in the 53rd minute scoring Leverkusen's final goals of the match. The goals were Maza's first with Leverkusen after joining the club in the summer while the start was his first in the Bundesliga since September 21st.

NOVEMBER 8, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Bayern racks up its 14th win in a row as Harry Kane scores twice to beat Cologne

Harry Kane scored twice as Bayern Munich racked up its 14th straight win in one of soccer’s best-ever starts to a season after overcoming a rare setback to beat Cologne 4-1 in the...

OCTOBER 29, 2025 • Associated Press

Four shots Sunday Maza registered four shots (four on goal) in Sunday's 1-1 draw versus Monchengladbach.

Impact Maza was very threatening on the attack Sunday as he took four shots and put all four on target in the draw. He had not put a shot on target prior to Sunday's match. He also won six duels and intercepted one pass before he was subbed off in the 84th minute for Jonas Hofmann.

SEPTEMBER 21, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Bayern Munich signs Nicolas Jackson from Chelsea after on-off talks

Bayern Munich has succeeded in signing Senegal forward Nicolas Jackson, initially on loan from Chelsea after an on-off transfer saga

SEPTEMBER 1, 2025 • Associated Press

Leverkusen defeated at home by Hoffenheim in Ten Hag's Bundesliga debut as coach

Hoffenheim spoiled Erik ten Hag’s Bundesliga debut as Bayer Leverkusen coach by coming from behind to defeat his team 2-1 in Leverkusen

AUGUST 23, 2025 • Associated Press

German Cup: Ten Hag makes successful debut with Bayer Leverkusen and Bielefeld upsets Bremen

Erik ten Hag has made a winning start as Bayer Leverkusen coach with a 4-0 result at fourth-tier team Sonnenhof Großaspach in the first round of the German Cup

AUGUST 15, 2025 • Associated Press

Leverkusen striker Schick dismisses team's title chances after Xhaka becomes latest to leave

Bayer Leverkusen striker Patrik Schick says his team is not capable of fighting for the German Bundesliga title without new signings after Granit Xhaka joined a string of title-win...

JULY 31, 2025 • Associated Press

Signs with Leverkusen Maza has signed a contract with Leverkusen until 2030 after joining from Hertha BSC, the club announced. "Ibrahim Maza is currently one of the most interesting young attacking play...

Impact Maza is joining Leverkusen from the second division and will likely be a qualitative young depth option for the Werkself's frontline next season. This season, he has scored seven goals and provided five assists in 30 league games and three cup matches. The young attacking midfielder played for Germany youth teams up to the U20 level before joining the Algeria senior squad in October 2024, where he has featured twice already.

MAY 1, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Goal as substitute Maza scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal) in Saturday's 2-1 win over Wolfsburg.

Impact It took the last matchday of the 2022-23 Bundesliga for Maza to log his second appearance and first goal as a pro footballer. The best-case scenario for him is he joins a first-division team willing to use him frequently. Chances are high Maza stays put though, which will be with 2. Bundesliga following Hertha BSC Berlin's relegation.

MAY 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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