Despite a three-month setback due to an adductor injury, Bayer Leverkusen forward Victor Boniface secures a coveted spot in the Bundesliga Team of the Season. Nigeriasoccernet.com reports.

Moving from Union Saint Gillose in Belgium to Leverkusen last season the 23 year-old took the league by storm netting seven times in his first 10 games and winning the Bundesliga Rookie of the Month award, three times on a row.

Leading the attack alongside Harry Kane and Serhou Guirassy, the 23-year-old has netted 11 goals and provided nine assists in just 20 Bundesliga appearances for Die Werkself.

Adding to the team's glory, five more Bayer Leverkusen teammates join the elite squad: Jeremie Frimpong, Jonathan Tah, Alejandro Grimaldo, Granit Xhaka, and Florian Wirtz.

Boniface meanwhile in the Europa League has five goals and one assist in 7 appearances.

 

By Olujimi Dare Ogun

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