Simon Rolfes
Born: January 21, 1982 (age 42)
Height: 6' 3" (191cm)
Hometown: Ibbenburen
Nationality: 
German
GermanPosition: Defensive midfielder
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| Career History | ||
|---|---|---|
| Senior | 2005-2015 | Bayer Leverkusen |
Sports Mole has 81 articles about Simon Rolfes. Articles 1 to 40:
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.
Mar 30, 09:51
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.
Mar 20, 13:03
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.
Mar 4, 18:45
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.
Feb 28, 11:17
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.
Feb 26, 12:26
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.
Feb 20, 17:47
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.
Feb 18, 14:57
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.
Feb 15, 23:18
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
Feb 13, 13:32
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.
Feb 11, 23:16
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.
Jan 9, 13:28
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.
Nov 29, 23:49
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.
Nov 14, 13:09
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.
Nov 9, 12:56
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.
Oct 11, 12:38
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.
Oct 3, 12:46
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.
Oct 3, 00:01
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.
Sep 4, 13:13
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.
Aug 15, 16:18
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.
Jul 6, 18:27
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.
Apr 7, 09:20
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.
Apr 4, 23:44
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.
Mar 11, 18:09
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.
Dec 16, 23:59
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.
Dec 16, 14:58
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.
Dec 11, 12:58
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.
Sep 21, 23:03
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.
Aug 30, 23:21
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.
Aug 6, 18:09
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.
Jun 5, 18:26
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.
Apr 19, 07:57
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.
Apr 18, 09:11
Preview: Bayer Leverkusen vs. Bayern Munich
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Bundesliga clash between Bayer Leverkusen and Bayern Munich.
Apr 30, 18:12
Bayer Leverkusen edge past Schalke 04
Karim Bellarabi gives Bayer Leverkusen victory over Schalke to boost their hopes of a Champions League place.
Mar 21, 19:27
Half-Time Report: Karim Bellarabi strike puts Bayer Leverkusen ahead
Bayer Leverkusen lead against fourth-placed Schalke thanks to a Karim Bellarabi strike at the Veltins Arena.
Mar 21, 18:19
Simon Rolfes: 'Bayer Leverkusen did not take enough risks'
Simon Rolfes believes that Bayer Leverkusen were not brave enough after suffering Champions League disappointment at the hands of Atletico Madrid.
Mar 18, 02:08
Atletico Madrid edge past Bayer Leverkusen on penalties to book last-eight spot
Atletico Madrid overcome Bayer Leverkusen on penalties to advance through to the final eight of the Champions League on the back of a 1-1 aggregate draw.
Mar 17, 22:31
Bayer Leverkusen beat Freiburg to reach fourth spot
Simon Rolfes scores the only goal of the game as Bayer Leverkusen climb up to fourth with a 1-0 win over Freiburg.
Feb 28, 16:21
Bayer Leverkusen finish second after Benfica draw
Bayer Leverkusen finish second in Group C after drawing their Champions League clash with Benfica.
Dec 9, 21:38
