Patrik Schick calls David Beckham a role model, breaks Leverkusen record

Patrik Schick, striker for Bayer 04 Leverkusen, has scored eight goals in the first nine games of the 2026/27 Bundesliga season and thereby set a new club record, emphasizing that David Beckham is his role model.

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Schick explained that the victory in the derby against Cologne, the sixth in a row, meant a lot after three defeats in four games. He added that the team now has time, after the international break, to recover and refocus.

Leverkusen: League Position and Defensive Needs

After nine matchdays, Bayer 04 Leverkusen sits in fifth place and is still within reach of the top spot. Schick emphasized that the team must concede fewer goals defensively, because clean sheets bring many points.

Regarding the work of coach Carles Martínez, Schick said he is a passionate detail enthusiast and his style is typically Spanish with many short passes and ball possession. He noted that the fans fill the stadium because the team plays attractive football.

Goals in the European Competitions

For the current season, Schick cites reaching the Champions League as the most important goal and also sees good chances in the Europa League and the DFB Cup, mentioning possible final appearances in both competitions.

Schick praised the collaboration with Ibrahim Maza and described him as incredibly talented with enormous potential, which creates excellent chemistry on the pitch. He added that Maza is not only a very pleasant, constantly smiling person on the field but also in the dressing room.

When he joined Bayer 04 Leverkusen in 2020, he did not expect to still be there after six years, Schick explained. Today he is happier than ever at the club.