Bernd Leno (born 4 March 1992) is a German professional goalkeeper. He is best known for his time at Bayer Leverkusen and Arsenal and has also been capped by the Germany national team.
- Full name: Bernd Leno
- Date of birth: 4 March 1992
- Place of birth: Bietigheim-Bissingen, Germany
- Height: 1.90 m (6 ft 3 in)
- Position: Goalkeeper
Club career (highlights)
- Youth clubs: VfB Stuttgart (youth), Stuttgarter Kickers (youth)
- VfB Stuttgart II: Began senior career with Stuttgart's reserve side.
- Bayer Leverkusen (2011–2018): Broke through as Leverkusen's first-choice keeper, making well over 200 appearances across Bundesliga, DFB-Pokal and European competitions.
- Arsenal (2018–2022): Signed by Arsenal in 2018. Served as first-choice goalkeeper for several seasons, playing in the Premier League, FA Cup and Europa League. Known for shot-stopping, distribution and composure; experienced competition for the starting spot in later seasons.
- Fulham (2022– ): Transferred to Fulham in 2022 to continue his Premier League career (status may have changed if looking beyond mid-2024).
International career
- Represented Germany at various youth levels.
- Made senior Germany debut in 2016 and has earned multiple caps, included in squads for major tournaments (e.g., Euro/World Cup squads depending on year).
Playing style and strengths
- Excellent shot-stopper with quick reflexes.
- Comfortable with the ball at his feet and capable of playing out from the back.
- Good command of his penalty area and experience in high-pressure matches.
Notable achievements
- Established as a top Bundesliga goalkeeper with Bayer Leverkusen.
- Regular starter for Arsenal for several seasons and important contributor in domestic cups and European matches.
- Selection to Germany senior squad and participation in major tournament squads.
Last known update: Club appearance details referenced up to mid-2024; for the very latest transfer, appearance and current squad information, consult a live sports database or the club's official site.