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Unused sub in return Culbreath (foot) returned to bench and was an unused substitute in Wednesday's DFB-Pokal match against Nurnberg.

Impact Culbreath returned to the matchday squad for the first time after missing nearly three months with a foot injury sustained in a preseason friendly against Sevilla. The 19-year-old winger has now resumed team involvement, but he is still waiting to make his first appearance of the season. It remains to be seen what role, if any, he will have under new head coach Carles Martinez as he works his way back to full match fitness.

OCTOBER 28 • ROTOWIRE

Needs more time to regain fitness Culbreath (foot) has resumed team training but is not yet fully ready to return to competitive action as he still needs to build on his fitness after many weeks on the sidelines, a...

Impact Culbreath has made encouraging progress in his recovery from a foot injury after rejoining full team activities earlier this week. However, he was left out of Thursday's Europa League clash against Lech Poznan, and manager Martinez's latest comments suggest he still needs additional time to regain match fitness. Despite being back in training without apparent restrictions, the midfielder has yet to receive clearance to return to competitive action, making his availability for Sunday's Bundesliga matchup against Freiburg unlikely. His return will depend on how quickly he can rebuild his conditioning and demonstrate that he is physically prepared for match action.

OCTOBER 16 • ROTOWIRE

Trains, still out Culbreath (foot) is back in full training but will not play in Thursday's match against Lech Poznan, according to his club.

Impact Culbreath is seeing a good update as he joined the full group for training this week, making another step in the right direction. However, the midfielder is not yet fit for action, as he will be held out for Europa League action. It is clear the club is taking the cautious route, potentially setting him up to return Sunday when facing Freiburg.

OCTOBER 14 • ROTOWIRE

Return pushed back Culbreath (foot) will remain sidelined for Saturday's clash against Mainz and isn't expected to resume team training until next week, according to KSTA.

Impact Culbreath's return has been pushed back as he continues to work individually following his foot injury. The 18-year-old was initially expected to rejoin the group during the international break, but he'll now target a return to team training next week. His timeline for a return to the matchday squad remains unclear and will depend on how he progresses once back with the group.

OCTOBER 5 • ROTOWIRE

Expected back after international break Culbreath (undisclosed) is expected to return after the international break, according to coach Carles Martinez Novell.

Impact Culbreath had missed the start of Leverkusen's Bundesliga and DFB Pokal campaigns after picking up an injury in the preseason win over Sevilla, forced off in the 36th minute with no specific timeline given at the time. This update now offers a clearer target for his return, planned after the international break and Culbreath will likely resume a depth role in the back line of the Werkself.

SEPTEMBER 11 • ROTOWIRE

To miss start of season Culbreath will miss the start of Leverkusen's Bundesliga and DFB Pokal campaigns after picking up an injury during Saturday's 2-1 friendly win over Sevilla, the club announced.

Impact Culbreath was substituted in the 36th minute of the match. A precise diagnosis is expected to be established following further examinations, with no specific timeline disclosed at this stage. Jonas Hofmann and Lucas Vazquez could both benefit from the absence with an opportunity for increased minutes early in the season. Culbreath is expected to be reassessed as the club continues its evaluation.

AUGUST 9 • ROTOWIRE

Signs extension with Leverkusen Culbreath signed a one-year contract extension with Bayer Leverkusen, extending his stay at the club through 2031, the club announced.

Impact Culbreath has made 16 appearances across all competitions for the first team, scoring one goal on his debut in the 3-1 victory at Leipzig in the 15th matchday of the Bundesliga. The 18-year-old winger joined Leverkusen from the Kaiserslautern under-17 side in the summer of 2023 and has shown encouraging progression that the club has chosen to reward with both the contract extension and a salary increase. Leverkusen, who finished sixth in the Bundesliga last season, view the young American as a player with significant potential and the extension reflects their confidence in his continued development at the club heading into the new campaign.

JUNE 25 • ROTOWIRE

Subbed off on Saturday Culbreath had one cross (zero accurate) and one tackle in Saturday's 1-0 victory versus Borussia Dortmund.

Impact Culbreath recorded 15 passes and also made two clearances. He was replaced by Lucas Vazquez in the 74th minute. This was just Culbreath's fifth start of the campaign.

APRIL 12 • ROTOWIRE

Bayern Munich held to 1-1 draw at Bayer Leverkusen after 2 red cards, Dortmund closes in

Bayern Munich has dropped points in a fiery 1-1 draw at Bayer Leverkusen, and Dortmund cut the league lead to nine

MARCH 14 • Associated Press

Young players impress as Leverkusen gets a much-needed win at Hamburg in Bundesliga

Two of Bayer Leverkusen’s young players combined for a breakthrough goal to beat Hamburger SV 1-0 in the Bundesliga and boost Leverkusen’s fading challenge for Champions League qua...

MARCH 4 • Associated Press

Assists in season debut Culbreath scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal), one cross (zero accurate) and one chance created in Saturday's 3-1 victory over RB Leipzig.

Impact Culbreath made his first appearance of the season Saturday, recording an assist in just 13 minutes of play. He will look for more appearances off the bench in 2026, having impressed in just the short amount of playing time.

DECEMBER 21, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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