Ibrahim Maza scored twice as Leverkusen beat Heidenheim 6-0
The 2005 Vietnamese-born star scored two goals in first-half and early-second-half stoppage time, won 12 challenges, endured 19 pressures, and received a 10 SofaScore in a 6-0 victory.
Bayer Leverkusen showed their strength at BayArena with a 6-0 win over Heidenheim in round 10 of the Bundesliga, in which Ibrahim Maza was the center of attention. The player born in 2005 scored 2 goals - one in the first half's injury time and another just eight minutes into the second half - and was awarded 10 points by SofaScore.
Double at the right time, changing the rhythm of the match
Leverkusen dominated the game, but only really exploded when Maza opened the scoring in first-half stoppage time. That goal seemed to open the lid on the pressure that had built up throughout the half. Right after the break, Maza continued to make a difference with a precise finish early in the second half, ending the decisive eight minutes. From then on, the home team played more freely and widened the gap.
Tactical impact: take the most pressure, still escape well
Not only finishing, Maza was also the explosive point in Leverkusen's control and transition system. According to the statistics, he won 12 duels, and was the player who was pressured the most on the field with 19 times. However, Maza remained calm, achieving a 77% rate of escaping pressure, helping the home team maintain the attacking rhythm and continuously re-create pressure.
Maza's dynamism and creativity were the foundation of Leverkusen's dominance over Heidenheim, and it was no surprise that he was voted Man of the Match, as evidenced by his perfect SofaScore rating.
| Index | Value |
|---|---|
| Goal | 2 |
| Win the dispute | 12 |
| Times of pressure | 19 |
| Exit pressing rate | 77% |
| SofaScore | 10 |
Personal milestones: third start, first Bundesliga goal
Notably, this was only Maza's third start for Leverkusen in the Bundesliga this season, after five appearances from the bench. His double against Heidenheim was also his first Bundesliga goal for the BayArena team, following his previous strike in the German Cup against Paderborn.
Regarding his development journey, Maza was born on November 24, 2005 in Berlin to a Vietnamese mother and an Algerian father. He started at Reinickendorfer Fuchse in 2011, before joining the Hertha Berlin youth academy in 2018. Last summer, Maza moved to Leverkusen for a fee of 12 million Euros, becoming the most expensive player of Vietnamese origin in football history.
Main events
Leverkusen dominated Heidenheim for 90 minutes at the BayArena. Maza scored in first-half stoppage time, then doubled his tally eight minutes into the second half. From those pivotal moments, Leverkusen ramped up the pace and finished the game 6-0.
The big win not only boosted Leverkusen’s momentum, but also marked a significant step forward in Maza’s integration process. His maturity in handling situations under pressure and ability to make a difference at key moments make him a reliable choice for tight games.
