Jarell Quansah: Who is the England and former Liverpool star hitting top form at Bayer Leverkusen?
Having arrived in the Bundesliga as an English Premier League winner with Liverpool and Under-21 European champion, defender Jarell Quansah is on the way to establishing himself as an England regular thanks to his consistency at Bayer Leverkusen.
Data correct as of 4 October 2026
Jarell Quansah
Age: 23 (born 29 January 2003)
Club: Bayer Leverkusen
Position: Defender
Country: England (8 caps)
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A Liverpool academy player from the age of just five, the boy from the banks of the River Mersey signed pro-terms for the English and European powerhouses in 2021.
A loan spell at third-tier Bristol Rovers preceded a senior Liverpool debut under Jürgen Klopp against Newcastle United in the Premier League in August 2023. In 57 subsequent appearances for the Reds, Quansah went on to score three times and win Premier League and EFL Cup honours.
A UEFA European U19 Championship winner with England in 2022, the defender would subsequently appear at the FIFA U20 World Cup the following year while he was named in the provisional Three Lions' squad for UEFA Euro 2024. During the 2025 U21 Euros, he played every minute in England's title-winning campaign.
He made his full England debut during his first season in Germany, in which he made 28 appearances for Leverkusen and scored four goals. A trio of appearances for the Three Lions then followed at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
Plays a bit like: Nico Schlotterbeck
Much like Quansah, Borussia Dortmund's versatile defender is most comfortable in a central role but is also happy to play at full-back, generally appearing on the right side for England. Both players represent a calm presence when bringing the ball out from the back and both boast optimal tackling stats.
Did you know?
As well as England, Quansah is also eligible to play for Ghana, Scotland and Barbados.
What they're saying
"With Jarell, our defence gains distinct dynamism, pace, and toughness in duels, and he's another very important building block for the Werkself of the future." - Leverkusen sporting director Simon Rolfes
"He's strong, he's fast, he's very comfortable with the ball and it gives us an extra quality if we play him." - Liverpool coach Arne Slot speaking about Quansah last season.
"Every challenge that was thrown his way, he dealt with outstandingly. The sky is the limit [for him]. He just has to stay humble and keep working hard." - Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk praises his former teammate.
