PIERO HINCAPIE NEWS

Leverkusen beats Bochum to keep up pursuit of Bundesliga leader Bayern

Bundesliga champion Bayer Leverkusen has beaten lowly Bochum 3-1 to keep alive its hopes of catching league leader Bayern Munich

1 DAY AGO • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Assists with lone chance created Hincapie had an assist with his lone chance created while blocking a shot and making 10 clearances during Friday's 3-1 win over Bochum.

Impact Hincapie set up Victor Boniface in the 60th minute assisting Leverkusen's second goal while leading the team with 10 clearances. The defender has a goal involvement in two straight matches while combining 15 clearances over that stretch.

1 DAY AGO • ROTOWIRE

Bundesliga resumes with Bayern and Leverkusen assessing damage after international break

The Bundesliga returns dented by the international break as Bayern Munich and Bayer Leverkusen assess the toll on their players

2 DAYS AGO • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Leverkusen rediscovers its late-goal magic in a 4-3 comeback win over Stuttgart in Bundesliga

Bayer Leverkusen rediscovered some of the late-goal magic from its title-winning season as Patrik Schick’s added-time header sealed a 4-3 comeback win over Stuttgart in the Bundesl...

MARCH 16 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Scores rare goal Hincapie scored a goal while taking three shots (one on goal) and crossing twice inaccurately during Sunday's 4-3 win over Stuttgart.

Impact Hincapie found the back of the net in the 67th minute scoring Leverkusen's second goal. The goal was the first since September in league play for Hincapie who has started just one of Leverkusen's last three Bundesliga fixtures.

MARCH 16 • ROTOWIRE

Back from suspension Hincapie completed his one-game suspension for yellow cards accumulation and will be eligible to face Bremen on Saturday.

Impact Hincapie missed Saturday's 4-1 victory against Frankfurt but is now available for Saturday. He is a regular starter this season and should get back directly to the starting lineup for that game.

MARCH 3 • ROTOWIRE

To be suspended next week Hincapie was shown his fifth yellow card of the season during Saturday's 2-0 win over Holstein Kiel.

Impact Hincapie will miss next week's match against Frankfurt through suspension with Mario Hermoso the likely candidate to replace him in the XI.

FEBRUARY 22 • ROTOWIRE

Plays full game Hincapie generated one shot (zero on goal), five crosses (two accurate) and two chances created in Saturday's 0-0 draw against Bayern Munich. In addition, he was given a yellow car...

Impact Hincapie got into promising positions in the match, creating two chances and also making a tackle, clearance, block and interception. He has created six chances and also accumulated eight tackles, six clearances and two interceptions across the three games.

FEBRUARY 16 • ROTOWIRE

Scores, sees red Hincapie scored and was sent off during Tuesday's trip to Atleti.

Impact Hincapie scored the opening goal during first half stoppage time and was shown a second yellow in the second half. The defender was handed his marching orders and will miss the final game of the Champions League league phase. Nordi Mukiele could get the start against Sparta Prague with Hincapie suspended.

JANUARY 21 • ROTOWIRE

Assists with lone chance created Hincapie had an assist with his lone chance created while making two tackles (winning both) and a clearance during Friday's 3-2 win over Dortmund.

Impact Hincapie set up Patrik Schick in the eighth minute assisting Leverkusen's second goal. The assist was the first goal involvement since September for Hincapie who has combined for two chances created, six tackles and eight clearances over his last three starts.

JANUARY 10 • ROTOWIRE

Signs extension Hincapie has signed a contract extension with Leverkusen, according to his club.

Impact Hincapie has no intentions of leaving Leverkusen anytime soon, as the defender has inked an extension until 2029. He has started in 19 of his 21 appearances this campaign and should be expected to continue in a starting role through the majority of his contract.

DECEMBER 21, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Pretty good versus Inter Hincapie had one shot (zero on goal), four crosses (two accurate), one tackle (one won) and one chance created in Tuesday's 1-0 win against Inter Milan.

Impact Hincapie was more involved on offense than forced to stay back as Bayer Leverkusen managed to pull the strings. He has totaled 10 crosses (two accurate), five tackles (four won), six interceptions and 10 clearances in the last five matches, contributing to one clean sheet.

DECEMBER 11, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Scores header in victory Hincapie scored one goal to go with two shots (one on goal), one cross (one accurate) and one chance created in Sunday's 4-3 win versus Wolfsburg.

Impact Hincapie scored a second half header Sunday to level the match at three before Leverkusen would kick-on to defeat Wolfsburg 4 - 3. The appearance marked the first occasion in which Hinicapie was not selected to the starting XI this season. The goal was his first of the campaign. In addition to his headed goal, the veteran diligently defended, making one tackle (one won), four interceptions and a clearance.

SEPTEMBER 22, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Subbed on against FC Augsburg Hincapie recorded one cross (zero accurate) and one clearance in Saturday's 2-1 win against FC Augsburg.

Impact Hincapie came on as a substitute for Alejandro Grimaldo in the 70th minute and contributed with a clearance. Across his 26 appearances, Hincapie has showcased his defensive prowess with impressive stats, boasting 83 duel wins, 22 tackles won, and 13 interceptions.

MAY 19, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Assist off bench Hincapie assisted once to go with one cross (zero accurate) and one chance created in Saturday's 2-2 draw versus VfB Stuttgart. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 83rd...

Impact For the first time since February, Hincapie was excluded from Bayer Leverkusen's starting XI. And yet, he made a significant impact, logging an extra-time Robert Andrich goal that preserved the team's ongoing undefeated streak. Hincapie now has multiple assists across the Bundesliga campaign, something he could not say last season.

APRIL 28, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Nets late game winner Hincapie scored a goal while taking four shots (two on goal), blocking a shot, making three tackles (winning one) and seven clearances during Saturday's 3-2 win over Leipzig.

Impact Hincapie found the back of the net in stoppage time to claim all three points for Leverkusen while leading the team in both shots and clearances in the match. The goal was the first of the season for the centerback who has started three straight league matches for Leverkusen.

JANUARY 20, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Assists with lone chance created Hincapie had an assist with his lone chance created while taking an off target shot and making two interceptions during Saturday's 3-0 win over Werder Bremen.

Impact Hincapie set up Jeremie Frimpong in the 42nd minute assisting Leverkusen's second goal of the match while leading the team with two interceptions. The assist was the first goal involvement of the season for Hincapie who has made just four appearances with Saturday's match being his second start.

NOVEMBER 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Clean sheet in Europa League Hincapie played 90 minutes and kept a clean sheet during Thursday's 1-0 win over Qarabag.

Impact Hincapie got the start, just his third start in all competitions. The defender has been a minimal option in the Bundesliga, with his starts all coming in the Europa League. Hincapie would be in line for a more significant role if injuries pop up during a busy December schedule.

NOVEMBER 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Ready for return Hincapie will be available for selection on Friday against Bayern, the team announced Thursday.

Impact Hincapie will be available for the first time this season after undergoing foot surgery this offseason. Leverkusen will be happy to have the defender back, as he adds a lot of strength to their defense. He appeared in 30 matches last season, starting in 27 of them, and could slide right back into his starting spot for Friday's very important early-season clash. If he does start expect the likes of Odilon Kossounou to make his way to the bench.

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Continues recovery Hincapie was spotted training individually ahead of Friday's clash with Bayern Munich.

Impact Hincapie participated in individual training again on Tuesday as he looks to make his return to the pitch. The defender has been sidelined since May after undergoing foot surgery but seems to nearing full health after returning to individual training on Tuesday. His return will probably come in the next month, but most likely will not appear in Leverkusen's next match against Bayern.

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Training on grass Hincapie (foot) was spotted in training Friday, Leverkusen announced.

Impact Hincapie is back in training on grass, a great sign for his continued recovery from a long-term foot injury. The defender should return to major starting minutes in the back line, either at center-back or on the left side of a back four.

SEPTEMBER 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Working on return Hincapie (foot) is working on strengthening drills in the gym since undergoing surgery in June.

Impact Hincapie is working his way back and has already begun work in the gym. It should not be long until he returns to the pitch for light ball work. The defender is still far from returning, however if all goes well, we can see him back on the pitch sometime in September.

AUGUST 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

50 to watch - Piero Hincapie: Leverkusen rough diamond whose decision-making must improve He has all the tools to become an elite defender but 21-year-old Hincapie needs to show more composure in crucial moments...

JULY 26, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Undergoes offseason surgery Hincapie has undergone an operation for an injury he suffered while with the Ecuador National Team last week, Bayer Leverkusen announced Thursday.

Impact Hincapie had to sub out of Ecuador's international friendly win over Bolivia Saturday in the 32nd minute due to an injury, and he's now had to undergo a surgery to repair the issue. There's no official timeline on his recovery at the moment, so it's unclear whether he will be healthy by the start of the 2023/24 campaign in August.

JUNE 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Sent off Sunday Hincapie was shown a red card in the second half of Sunday's 2-2 draw with Borussia Monchengladbach.

Impact Hincapie saw the red card in the 94th minute, forcing Leverkusen down to ten men for the final moments. The defender's season is over as he'll miss Leverkusen's final match through suspension.

MAY 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE