On 5 April 2009, he scored his side's first goal of a 2 − 0 win over FC Koln, keeping alive Leverkusen's chances of qualifying for Europe for the following season.
On 5 April 2009, he scored his side's first goal in a 2--0 win over 1. FC Köln, keeping alive Leverkusen's chances of qualifying for Europe for the following season.