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Simon Rolfes

Born: January 21, 1982 (age 43)

Height: 6' 3" (191cm)

Hometown: Ibbenburen
Nationality: Germany German

Position: Defensive midfielder
Leverkusen's midfielder Simon Rolfes reacts during the German first division Bundesliga football match FC Schalke 04 vs Bayer Leverkusen in the German city of Gelsenkirchen on April 13, 2013
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Career History
Senior2005-2015Bayer Leverkusen
Sports Mole has 87 articles about Simon Rolfes. Articles 1 to 40:
Real Madrid head coach Carlo Ancelotti on March 12, 2025
Xabi Alonso to leave Bayer Leverkusen: Will Spaniard take charge of Real Madrid for Club World Cup?
Xabi Alonso will be standing down as head coach of Bayer Leverkusen this summer, with the Spaniard widely expected to be announced as the new manager of Real Madrid.
60 days ago
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola and Real Madrid manager Carlo Ancelotti on May 9, 2023
Man City transfer news: £85m Kevin De Bruyne replacement identified, but Citizens 'ready for face-off' with Real Madrid
Manchester City are reportedly set to go head-to-head with Real Madrid for the signing of an £85m-rated attacking midfielder this summer.
140 days ago
Vincent Kompany manager of Bayern Munich reacts during his side's Champions League match against Aston Villa, on 2nd October 2024
Preview: Eintracht Frankfurt vs. Bayern Munich - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Sunday's Bundesliga clash between Eintracht Frankfurt and Bayern Munich, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
276 days ago
Aston Villa's Nicolo Zaniolo celebrates scoring against West Ham United on March 17, 2024
Five Champions League transfers you might have missed this summer
As the summer transfer window prepares for a post-Euros boom, Sports Mole rounds up some Champions League moves that have flown under the radar.
364 days ago
Germany's Florian Wirtz celebrates scoring their first goal on June 14, 2024 [IMAGO]
Liverpool, Real Madrid sent Florian Wirtz transfer message by player's father
The father of Bayer Leverkusen star Florian Wirtz comments on the transfer speculation surrounding his son amid reported interest from Liverpool and Real Madrid.
1 year ago
Wolverhampton Wanderers' Max Kilman applauds fans after the match on February 10, 2024
Transfer rumours: Max Kilman to West Ham United, Jonathan Tah to Bayern Munich, Adrien Truffert to Aston Villa
Sports Mole rounds up the latest transfer rumours, including Max Kilman to West Ham United, Jonathan Tah to Bayern Munich and Adrien Truffert to Aston Villa.
1 year ago
Sporting Lisbon coach Ruben Amorim on December 14, 2023
Liverpool 'decide on new number one target to replace Jurgen Klopp'
Liverpool reportedly identify Sporting Lisbon boss Ruben Amorim as their new number one target to replace Jurgen Klopp.
1 year ago
Bayer Leverkusen coach Xabi Alonso reacts on February 17, 2024
Bayer Leverkusen chief confident Xabi Alonso will reject Liverpool, Bayern Munich
Bayer Leverkusen director Fernando Carro says that he remains confident that Xabi Alonso will reject the advances of Liverpool and Bayern Munich.
1 year ago
Bayer Leverkusen coach Xabi Alonso before the match on January 29, 2023
Liverpool 'could be forced to pay world-record £21m fee for Xabi Alonso'
Liverpool may be forced to fork out a near world-record fee for a manager if they wish to lure Bayer Leverkusen's Xabi Alonso to Anfield this summer, according to a report.
1 year ago
Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp reacts on February 25, 2024
Liverpool 'to prioritise defensive signings in summer transfer window'
Liverpool reportedly plan to prioritise defensive signings in the summer transfer window amid links with Crystal Palace's Marc Guehi and Fulham's Tosin Adarabioyo.
1 year ago
Bayer Leverkusen sporting director Simon Rolfes pictured in December 2023
Liverpool 'hope to appoint new sporting director by end of March'
Liverpool reportedly hope to nail down a new sporting director by the end of March before intensifying their pursuit of a new head coach to replace Jurgen Klopp.
1 year ago
General view inside Liverpool's Anfield Stadium before the match on January 9, 2022
Liverpool 'draw up three-man shortlist of sporting directors'
Liverpool allegedly identify three potential candidates to take over as sporting director for the summer transfer market.
1 year ago
Bayer Leverkusen coach Xabi Alonso reacts on February 17, 2024
Xabi Alonso 'favours Liverpool return over Bayern Munich'
In-demand Bayer Leverkusen manager Xabi Alonso prefers managing Liverpool over another of his former teams in Bayern Munich, according to a report.
1 year ago
Bayer Leverkusen coach Xabi Alonso before the match on October 21, 2023
Real Madrid 'ready to rival Liverpool for Bayer Leverkusen boss Xabi Alonso'
Liverpool could reportedly face competition from Real Madrid to appoint Bayer Leverkusen's Xabi Alonso as their next manager.
1 year ago
Bayer Leverkusen coach Xabi Alonso before the match on January 13, 2024
Barcelona 'enter race for Bayer Leverkusen boss Xabi Alonso'
Barcelona are reportedly set to enter the race to secure the services of Bayer Leverkusen boss Xabi Alonso, who continues to be linked with the Liverpool job
1 year ago
Bayer Leverkusen coach Xabi Alonso before the match on January 13, 2024
Bayer Leverkusen chief rules out Xabi Alonso joining Liverpool this summer
Bayer Leverkusen director Simon Rolfes affirms that he is "sure" that Liverpool-linked Xabi Alonso will still be at the club for the 2024-25 season.
1 year ago
Bayer Leverkusen's Jeremie Frimpong celebrates their second goal on December 6, 2023
Arsenal to trigger Jeremie Frimpong release clause?
Arsenal reportedly agree to trigger the £34m release clause of Bayer Leverkusen right-back Jeremie Frimpong next summer.
1 year ago
Bayer Leverkusen's Florian Wirtz in action on November 25, 2023
Bayern Munich 'ahead of Premier League, La Liga clubs in Florian Wirtz race'
Bayern Munich are reportedly ahead of a number of Premier League and La Liga clubs in the race to sign Bayer Leverkusen star Florian Wirtz.
2 years ago
Bayer Leverkusen's Florian Wirtz celebrates scoring their first goal on September 21, 2023
Real Madrid plotting triple Bayer Leverkusen swoop?
Real Madrid reportedly eye moves for Bayer Leverkusen trio Florian Wirtz, Jeremie Frimpong and Victor Boniface after dropping their interest in Kylian Mbappe.
2 years ago
Bayer Leverkusen's Florian Wirtz celebrates scoring their first goal on September 21, 2023
Bayer Leverkusen chief rules out January exit for Liverpool-linked Florian Wirtz
Bayer Leverkusen managing director Simon Rolfes rules out a January exit for star attacker Florian Wirtz amid reported interest from a number of clubs including Liverpool.
2 years ago
Bayer Leverkusen coach Xabi Alonso on September 15, 2023
Xabi Alonso 'has Liverpool clause in Bayer Leverkusen contract'
Manager Xabi Alonso reportedly has a clause in his Bayer Leverkusen contract where he can join any of his major former clubs next summer.
2 years ago
Jeremie Frimpong in action for Bayer Leverkusen on August 6, 2022
Manchester United-linked Jeremie Frimpong signs new Bayer Leverkusen contract
Manchester United-linked Jeremie Frimpong signs a contract extension with Bayer Leverkusen until the summer of 2028.
2 years ago
Bayer Leverkusen coach Xabi Alonso on September 15, 2023
Bayer Leverkusen chief plays down rumours linking Xabi Alonso to Real Madrid
Bayer Leverkusen director Simon Rolfes plays down rumours linking head coach Xabi Alonso with Real Madrid.
2 years ago
Edmond Tapsoba in action for Bayer Leverkusen in August 2022
Manchester United, Tottenham-linked Edmond Tapsoba signs new Bayer Leverkusen deal
Edmond Tapsoba signs a new five-year contract with Bayer Leverkusen despite reported interest from Manchester United and Tottenham Hotspur.
2 years ago
Matej Kovar in action for Manchester United on July 19, 2023
Manchester United confirm sale of Matej Kovar to Bayer Leverkusen
Manchester United confirm that goalkeeper Matej Kovar has joined Bundesliga champions Bayer Leverkusen on a long-term deal.
2 years ago
Germany and Borussia Monchengladbach midfielder Jonas Hofmann pictured in October 2020
Borussia Monchengladbach chief hits out at Jonas Hofmann over Bayer Leverkusen switch
Borussia Monchengladbach sporting director Roland Virkus reveals his disappointment at Jonas Hofmann's move to Bayer Leverkusen.
2 years ago
Jeremie Frimpong in action for Bayer Leverkusen on August 6, 2022
Bayern Munich, Barcelona 'to rival Manchester United for Jeremie Frimpong'
Bayern Munich and Barcelona will battle Manchester United for the signature of Bayer Leverkusen defender Jeremie Frimpong, according to a report.
2 years ago
Bayer Leverkusen's Jeremie Frimpong celebrates scoring their first goal on April 1, 2023
Manchester United open talks over Jeremie Frimpong deal?
Manchester United reportedly open talks with the representatives of Bayer Leverkusen right-back Jeremie Frimpong over a summer transfer to Old Trafford.
2 years ago
Bayer Leverkusen attacker Moussa Diaby in action for France on June 6, 2022
Arsenal 'in discussions with Moussa Diaby's agents'
Arsenal are currently in talks with the agents of Bayer Leverkusen attacker Moussa Diaby, according to a report.
2 years ago
Callum Hudson-Odoi celebrates scoring for Bayer Leverkusen on October 4, 2022
Chelsea decide against recalling Callum Hudson-Odoi early
Chelsea decide against recalling winger Callum Hudson-Odoi early from his loan move at Bayer Leverkusen to help improve their faltering attack.
3 years ago
Jeremie Frimpong in action for Bayer Leverkusen on August 6, 2022
Manchester United 'draw up three-man shortlist of right-back targets'
Manchester United view Lyon's Malo Gusto, Bayer Leverkusen's Jeremie Frimpong and Inter Milan's Denzel Dumfries as possible right-back additions, according to a report.
3 years ago
Jeremie Frimpong in action for Bayer Leverkusen on August 6, 2022
Bayer Leverkusen address Jeremie Frimpong future amid Manchester United talk
Bayer Leverkusen director Simon Rolfes says that his side are "very relaxed" over Jeremie Frimpong's future amid talk of interest from Manchester United.
3 years ago
Chelsea owner and chairman Todd Boehly pictured in the stands on August 27, 2022
Chelsea eye Tim Steidten as Christoph Freund alternative?
Chelsea reportedly take an interest in Bayer Leverkusen's Tim Steidten for the sporting director's job after missing out on Red Bull Salzburg's Christoph Freund.
3 years ago
Chelsea's Callum Hudson-Odoi celebrates scoring their third goal on November 23, 2021
Chelsea's Callum Hudson-Odoi completes Bayer Leverkusen loan switch
Chelsea winger Callum Hudson-Odoi joins Bundesliga club Bayer Leverkusen on a season-long loan deal.
3 years ago
Bayer Leverkusen's Moussa Diaby pictured in January 2021
Arsenal 'planning late move for Bayer Leverkusen's Moussa Diaby'
Arsenal reportedly plot a late move for Bayer Leverkusen attacker Moussa Diaby, who is valued at £60m by the Bundesliga club.
3 years ago
Bayer Leverkusen midfielder Kai Havertz pictured in October 2019
Bayer Leverkusen chief admits Kai Havertz interest from European giants
Sporting director Simon Rolfes admits that Bayer Leverkusen have received significant interest in Kai Havertz from a number of top European clubs.
5 years ago
Harry Kane in action for Spurs on December 28, 2019
Sunday's Transfer Talk Update: Harry Kane, Philippe Coutinho, Luca Waldschmidt
Sports Mole rounds up the latest confirmed transfer news and speculation from across the footballing world.
5 years ago
Bayer Leverkusen midfielder Kai Havertz pictured in October 2019
Liverpool, Manchester United handed Kai Havertz transfer boost
Bayer Leverkusen sporting director Simon Rolfes says that it is "logical" that Kai Havertz, an alleged target for Liverpool, will eventually move to a bigger club.
5 years ago
A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Preview: Bayer Leverkusen vs. Bayern Munich
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Bundesliga clash between Bayer Leverkusen and Bayern Munich.
10 years ago
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TeamPWDLFAGDPTS
CLiverpool35257381354682
2Arsenal351813464313367
3Manchester CityMan City36198967432465
4Newcastle UnitedNewcastle351961066452163
5Chelsea35189862412163
6Nottingham ForestNott'm Forest351871054421261
7Aston Villa3517995549660
8Brentford361671363531055
9Brighton & Hove AlbionBrighton36141395956355
10Bournemouth3514111055421353
11Fulham36149135150151
12Crystal Palace351113114448-446
13Everton36915123944-542
14Wolverhampton WanderersWolves36125195164-1341
15Manchester UnitedMan Utd35109164251-939
16Tottenham HotspurSpurs35115196357638
17West Ham UnitedWest Ham35910164059-1937
RIpswich TownIpswich36410223577-4222
RLeicester CityLeicester3556242976-4721
RSouthampton3626282582-5712


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