Impact Bakker misses out on the trip to tend to a personal issue. The fullback is expected to return in time for mid week Europa League action.
MARCH 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Out with personal issue Bakker was not in the match day squad to face Hertha Berlin due to a personal issue.
Assists game tying goal Bakker had an assist while crossing four times (one accurate) and creating three chances during Sunday's 1-1 draw with Freiburg.
Impact Bakker set up Sardar Azmoun in the 67th minute assisting the game tying goal for Leverkusen. The assist was the second in 18 appearances for Bakker as he's seen an increase in playing time in recent matches.
FEBRUARY 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Opens the scoring Sunday Bakker scored a goal with his lone shot while creating a chance during Sunday's 3-2 win over Borussia Monchengladbach.
Impact Bakker found the back of the net in the 21st minute scoring the opening goal of the match. The goal was the second in 14 appearances for the wing-back.
JANUARY 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Goal, assist in rout Bakker scored one goal and assisted once from one shot and one chance created in Sunday's 5-0 win against Union Berlin.
Impact Bakker got on the scoresheet twice during Sunday's one-sided win, putting together his first and second goal contributions of the campaign. The left-back has seen solid playing time throughout, but hasn't had the creative spark he showed in previous seasons. Bakker has created just five chances in 11 appearances, though some favorable matches before the Winter break could improve that tally.
NOVEMBER 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Draws PK against Porto Bakker had one shot on goal, created three chances, sent in four crosses (one accurate), made four tackles (two won), drew two fouls, including a penalty and was shown a yellow car...
Impact Bakker had by far his best UCL performance this season, being very active on both side of the pitch and even suffering the penalty that was missed by Kerem Demirbay when his side was still losing by one goal in the 16th minute. After struggling to find regular playing time, Bakker has started three of the last four matches in all competitions and looks like the first choice at left-back under the new head coach.
OCTOBER 13, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
MATCHDAY: Merseyside derby in EPL; Neymar on a hot streak
The Merseyside derby kicks off an eight-game lineup in the English Premier League on SaturdaySEPTEMBER 2, 2022 • Associated Press
Productive campaign Bakker scored once and added four assists throughout 25 appearances (19 starts) in the Bundesliga.
Impact Bakker scored his first top level goal with Leverkusen as well as providing four assists in his first year with the club. The young left-back played a consistent part of the club, though he found himself on the bench to close out the season. Bakker will hope to solidify the starting left-back job for the 2022/23 season as he looks to finally earn a consistent starting role, something he has struggled to do since leaving Ajax in 2019.
JUNE 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Sets up late game winner Bakker had an assist with his lone chance created while crossing twice inaccurately during Saturday's 2-1 win over Freiburg.
Impact Bakker entered the match in the 67th minute and set up Exequiel Palacios for the game winning goal in the 97th. The assist was the fourth of the season for the fullback as he made the most of his time on the pitch.
MAY 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Suspended Friday Bakker is suspended for Friday's trip to Mainz due to yellow card accumulation.
Impact Bakker is suspended for Friday's match and will be sidelined due to the one match suspension. Bakker is a solid fantasy option and is hard to replace for Leverkusen. The next man up should be Jonathan Tah, a very competent defensive replacement, with little fantasy upside.
FEBRUARY 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Sets up early goal Bakker had an assist while creating two chances, making a tackle and a clearance during Saturday's 5-1 win over Augsburg.
Impact Bakker set up Karim Bellarabi in the ninth minute assisting the opening goal of the match. The assist was the third of the season for the fullback as he finished with the third highest amount of chances created, tackles and clearances on the team in the win.
JANUARY 22, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Remains out Bakker (undisclosed) remains out for Saturday's clash with Geruther Furth, according to manager Gerardo Seoane.
Impact Bakker is out Saturday as he continues an absence with an undisclosed injury. The defender will continue to be replaced by Piero Hincapie as he looks to return from this injury. Next up is a Sunday trip to Frankfurt.
DECEMBER 3, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Surprise absence Sunday Bakker (undisclosed) will be unavailable Sunday, according to Leverkusen.
Impact Bakker is surprisingly unavailable Sunday, as he is listed on the injury report. It's uncertain why he will miss Sunday's clash but coming off the international break the hope is that it is rest/fitness related. He will likely be replaced by Piero Hincapie.
NOVEMBER 19, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Leverkusen hosts Bayern Munich as top 2 meet in Bundesliga
Bayer Leverkusen will be aiming to maintain its Bundesliga challenge longer than it did the last time it hosted Bayern MunichOCTOBER 14, 2021 • Associated Press
Assists early goal Bakker had an assist while taking an off target shot, crossing two times (one accurate), creating a chance, making two tackles (winning one) and three clearances during Sunday's 3-...
Impact Bakker set up Robert Andrich in the second minute assisting an the early opening goal. The assist was the second of the season for the defender while he finished with the second highest amount of shots, chances created, tackles and clearances on the team in the win.
SEPTEMBER 19, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Hat trick, another record for Lewandowski as Bayern wins 5-0
Robert Lewandowski has scored a hat trick and set a new Bayern Munich record for scoring in consecutive games after leading the team to a 5-0 rout of Hertha Berlin in the Bundeslig...AUGUST 28, 2021 • Associated Press
First Leverkusen assist Bakker had an assist with his lone chance created while taking an off target shot and crossing twice (one accurate) during Saturday's 4-0 win over Borussia Monchengladbach.
Impact Bakker set up Moussa Diaby in the 55th minute, assisting Leverkusen's third goal. The assist was the first of the defender's Leverkusen career, coming from his lone chance created in the win.
AUGUST 21, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Starting opener Bakker (undisclosed) is in the starting XI for Saturday's opener against Union Berlin.
Impact Bakker gets the call for the opener after missing the final friendly because of an injury. He's starting at left-back for his new club after receiving 18 league starts for PSG this past season.
AUGUST 14, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Out with injury Bakker will not be available versus Lokomotive Leipzig on Saturday due to an undisclosed injury.
Impact Bakker saw action in 26 games for PSG last year in which he made 18 starts and registered two assists, 51 crosses (10 accurate) and 38 tackles. While his offensive upside is limited, Bakker should be a regular in the starting XI with his new club.
AUGUST 6, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Transfers to Leverkusen Bakker joined Bayer Leverkusen on a four-year contract after transferring from Paris Saint-Germain on Monday.
Impact Bakker recorded two assists in 26 league appearances last season and also earned 10 games in the UCL for the French giants. While it wasn't necessarily the best statistical season of his career, Bakker did well to prove he could handle the spotlight and now just needs more consistent starts to take the next step. If he's able to earn the job over Wendell, who's seen his minutes decrease over the last few seasons, then Bakker will get a good chance to prove what he can do for Die Werkself.
JULY 13, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Sends three crosses in shutout win Bakker held a clean sheet, three crosses (none accurate), two tackles (one won) and two interceptions in Sunday's 4-0 win over Reims.
Impact Bakker was impressive here delivering a great stat line on both sides of the ball and holding a clean sheet immediately in his first start in last four matches. He hasn't been much of a factor of late but the injury to Layvin Kurzawa could allow him to get another start in the season finale.
MAY 16, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
PSG's old shortcomings undermine Champions League bid
Paris Saint-Germain’s old shortcomings quickly returned as soon as Manchester City cranked up the pressure in their Champions League semifinalAPRIL 29, 2021 • Associated Press
Neymar's double leads PSG to 3-1 win at Man United in CL
Neymar has scored twice to lead Paris Saint-Germain to a 3-1 victory at 10-man Manchester United in the Champions LeagueDECEMBER 2, 2020 • Associated Press
