Extra Time › Played for both › Bayer Leverkusen and Bayern Munich
Players who played for both Bayer Leverkusen and Bayern Munich
9 famous players have played for both Bayer Leverkusen and Bayern Munich, including Toni Kroos, Michael Ballack, Emre Can and Landon Donovan. 7 of them played for Bayer Leverkusen first; 2 started at Bayern Munich.
Did you know?
- JorginhoEarliest on this list to play for both: Bayer Leverkusen (1989–1992), then Bayern Munich from 1992.
- Jonathan TahLatest on this list: Bayer Leverkusen first, then Bayern Munich from 2025.
Michael BallackMost separate spells: 3 across the two clubs (Bayer Leverkusen 1999–2002, 2010–2012; Bayern Munich 2002–2006).
All 9 players, most famous first
Toni Kroos
Germany · Midfielder · born 1990- Bayer Leverkusen
- 2009–2010
- Bayern Munich
- 2007–2014
- Michael BallackGermany · Midfielder · born 1976
- Bayer Leverkusen
- 1999–2002, 2010–2012
- Bayern Munich
- 2002–2006
Emre CanGermany · Midfielder · born 1994- Bayer Leverkusen
- 2013–2014
- Bayern Munich
- 2012–2013
- Bayer Leverkusen
- 2000–2005
- Bayern Munich
- 2009
- Jorginho
Brazil · Defender · born 1964- Bayer Leverkusen
- 1989–1992
- Bayern Munich
- 1992–1995
- LúcioBrazil · Defender · born 1978
- Bayer Leverkusen
- 2001–2004
- Bayern Munich
- 2004–2009
- Niko Kovač
Croatia · Midfielder · born 1971- Bayer Leverkusen
- 1996–1999
- Bayern Munich
- 2001–2003
- Jonathan TahGermany · Defender · born 1996
- Bayer Leverkusen
- 2015–2025
- Bayern Munich
- from 2025
- Hans-Jörg ButtGermany · Goalkeeper · born 1974
- Bayer Leverkusen
- 2001–2007
- Bayern Munich
- 2008–2012
Years are club stints from Wikidata (snapshot 2026-09-28); a loan that runs straight into a transfer is shown as one stint. “from YEAR” means no end year is recorded — it is not a claim about a current club.
Play today’s Football Grid
Name players who played for both clubs — a new 3×3 grid of real careers every day.
More “played for both” lists
Bayer Leverkusen and…
Questions
How many famous players have played for both Bayer Leverkusen and Bayern Munich?
9 in our data, including Toni Kroos, Michael Ballack, Emre Can and Landon Donovan. The list covers famous footballers only — players covered by at least 45 language editions of Wikipedia — so it is not every player who ever wore both shirts.
Who was the first player on this list to play for both clubs?
In our data, Jorginho: Bayer Leverkusen (1989–1992), then Bayern Munich (1992–1995).
Where does this list come from?
Club careers from Wikidata, the open database behind Wikipedia (public domain, CC0), snapshot 2026-09-28. Senior spells count, loans included when Wikidata records them; youth and reserve teams do not. Found a mistake? Tell us via the About page.