Germany: Maza receives praise for his crucial role at Leverkusen.

Oct 20, 2026

Ibrahim Maza continues his rise at Bayer Leverkusen. With a goal and an assist in the victory against Freiburg (2-1) during the sixth matchday of the Bundesliga, the Algerian attacking midfielder has captured attention. Beyond his statistics, it is primarily his impact on the game that earns him praise from the German club's officials.

His coach, Carles Martínez, expressed his admiration for the skills of the young 20-year-old player. The Spanish technician particularly highlighted his ability to add real value to the team, both in attack and defense.

“He is an exceptionally talented player who brings us a lot. He is always ready and has a great desire to improve,” he stated in comments reported by German media.

The Leverkusen coach also emphasized the importance of having players capable of influencing the game on both sides. “With players like him, who can have a significant impact both in attack and defense, we can always move forward and improve,” he added.

Rolfes sees similarities with Wirtz

The praise does not come solely from the coach. Simon Rolfes, the sporting director of Bayer Leverkusen, also shared his thoughts on the qualities of the Algerian international. The German official drew a parallel with Florian Wirtz, a former talent of the club, who now plays at Liverpool.

“He is also an excellent dribbler. We have already had a player of this type with us,” he specified.

His recent performances attest to his progress. Now, the challenge for the young Algerian international will be to maintain this consistency in order to establish himself permanently at Bayer Leverkusen.

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