FC Köln is a professional football club based in Cologne, Germany that has been playing in the top tier of German football since 1948. Founded as a merger between two local football clubs, Kölner Ballspiel-Club 1901 and SpVgg Sülz 07, the club has enjoyed a long history of success in the Bundesliga.
After a brief relegation to the 2. Bundesliga in 2019, FC Köln bounced back with a strong season and earned their promotion back to the top tier of German football. Today, FC Köln is one of the most popular football clubs in Germany and is looking to continue its long history of success in the Bundesliga.
1. Jürgen Kohler
Career
- 1975–1981: TB Jahn Lambsheim
- 1982–1983: Waldhof Mannheim
- 1983–1987: Waldhof Mannheim
- 1987–1989: 1. FC Köln
- 1989–1991: Bayern Munich
- 1991–1995: Juventus
- 1995–2002: Borussia Dortmund
- 1983–1984: West Germany U-18
- 1985–1987: West Germany U-21
- 1986–1998: Germany
- 2002–2003: Germany U-21
- 2005–2006: MSV Duisburg
- 2008: VfR Aalen
- 2012: Bonner SC U-19
- 2013–2015: SpVgg EGC Wirges
- 2015–2016: SC Hauenstein[1]
- 2016–2017: VfL Alfter
- 2018–: Viktoria Köln U19
- 2019: Viktoria Köln (caretaker)
Kohler began his career in the Bundesliga with 1. FC Köln, and later spent time at Bayern Munich before joining Juventus. He made 191 appearances for Borussia Dortmund before retiring in 2002.
Kohler won two German titles during his time at Bayern Munich and Juve, as well as a UEFA Cup with Dortmund. He is currently manager of Viktoria Köln's U19 team.
Kohler has also represented Germany on several occasions, most notably at the 1998 World Cup and Euro 2000 where he played 10 times each.
A strong defender who was known for his aerial ability, Jürgen Kohler is one of German football's all-time greats Kohler played football for Germany at all levels, from U-18 to the senior team.
He spent time as manager of various youth teams before taking over as boss of MSV Duisburg in 2005. Kohler then had a successful two years with VfR Aalen before being appointed head coach of SC Hauenstein in 2016.
In his first season with Hauenstein, they finished second in the Regionaliga West and qualified for the German Cup where they were knocked out by FC Augsburg in the semi-finals.
Kohler left Hauenstein after just one year to take charge of Viktoria Köln - who are currently bottom of Bundesliga 2 - on a caretaker basis this season.
Also Played For: borussia dortmund
2. Lukas Podolski
Germany national football team
Career
- 1991–1995: FC 07 Bergheim
- 1995–2003: 1. FC Köln
- 2003–2004: 1. FC Köln II
- 2003–2006: 1. FC Köln
- 2006–2009: Bayern Munich
- 2007–2008: Bayern Munich II
- 2009–2012: 1. FC Köln
- 2012–2015: Arsenal
- 2015: → Inter Milan (loan)
- 2015–2017: Galatasaray
- 2017–2020: Vissel Kobe
- 2020–2021: Antalyaspor
- 2021–: Górnik Zabrze
- 2001–2002: Germany U17
- 2002–2003: Germany U18
- 2003: Germany U19
- 2004: Germany U21
- 2004–2017: Germany
Podolski is a Polish international footballer who plays for German club, Górnik Zabrze. Podolski began his career at 1. FC Köln before moving to Bundesliga side1.
FC Köln II in 2003. In 2006, he joined Premier League side Arsenal where he scored 49 goals in 140 appearances over six years and helped the Gunners win two FA Cups and the Europa League in that time.
He then signed for Italian Serie A champions Juventus on a free transfer in 2015 but left after one season due to personal reasons.
Podolski re-joined Arsenal on a three-year deal worth £15million prior to their 2017–18 campaign; however, injury restricted him to only 16 appearances which led to his departure from the Emirates Stadium at the end of June 2019.
On 6 July 2019, it was announced that Podolski had rejoined former team Górnik Zabrze, signing an initial three-year contract with them.
Also Played For: 2010 fifa world cup
3. Davie Selke
Forward
Career
- 2009: Normannia Gmünd
- 2009–2012: 1899 Hoffenheim
- 2013: Werder Bremen
- 2013–2015: Werder Bremen
- 2015–2017: RB Leipzig
- 2017–2023: Hertha BSC
- 2020–2021: → Werder Bremen (loan)
- 2023–: 1. FC Köln
- 2011: Germany U16
- 2011: Germany U17
- 2012–2013: Germany U18
- 2013–2014: Germany U19
- 2014–2015: Germany U20
- 2015–2017: Germany U21
- 2016: Germany Olympic
Davie Selke is a forward for 1. FC Köln and was born in Germany. He started his career with Stuttgarter Kickers before moving to VfB Stuttgart and then Werder Bremen.
In all, Selke has made 33 appearances for Werder Bremen and 1 for Köln since debuting in 2013. Davie Selke is known for being quick and strong with the ball, which makes him an excellent goalscorer or provider of assists on the pitch.
Davie Selke is a versatile defender who has represented Germany at various youth levels. Selke was signed by RB Leipzig in 2015 and played an important role for the club during its successful Bundesliga campaign in 2017–2018.
He moved to Hertha BSC on a permanent deal in 2020, but failed to make an impact there and left the club after one season.
Selke joined Werder Bremen on loan for the 2018-19 season and made 34 appearances for them before returning to Köln midway through the year.
The 26-year-old midfielder has also been capped five times by his country, including at Euro 2016 where he helped Germany reach their first ever final appearance at a major tournament.
At international level, Selke usually plays as a defensive midfielder or centre back and is considered one of the most promising young players in German football history.
Also Played For: hertha bsc
4. Harald Schumacher
Goalkeeper
Career
- 1962–1972: Schwarz-Weiß Düren
- 1972–1987: 1. FC Köln
- 1987–1988: Schalke 04
- 1988–1991: Fenerbahçe
- 1991–1992: Bayern Munich
- 1995–1996: Borussia Dortmund
- 1979–1986: West Germany
- 1992–1993: Schalke 04 (goalkeeping coach)
- 1993–1994: Bayern Munich (goalkeeping coach)
- 1995–1998: Borussia Dortmund (goalkeeping coach)
- 1998–1999: SC Fortuna Köln
- 2001–2003: Bayer 04 Leverkusen (goalkeeping coach)
Harald Schumacher is a 68-year-old German goalkeeper who is currently the vice president of 1. FC Köln. He started his career at 1. FC Köln in the late 1960s and played there until the late 1980s.
He then had a brief spell at Schalke 04 before joining Bayern Munich in 1991. He spent two seasons with the club before moving to Borussia Dortmund in 1995. He retired from professional football in 1996.
Schumacher is well-known for his performances in the Bundesliga, where he helped 1. FC Köln to two championship titles and two DFB-Pokals.
He also won the European Cup with Bayern Munich in 1992. Schumacher is a regular attendee of international tournaments, having played in three World Cups and four European Championships.
He was also part of the German squad that won the 1994 World Cup. Schumacher was born in Düren, West Germany, in 1954. He began his football career at Schwarz-Weiß Düren before joining 1. FC Köln in 1972.
He went on to make 422 appearances for the club over a 13-year period, winning two Bundesliga titles and two DFB-Pokals. Schumacher announced his retirement from professional football in 1996.
Since then, he has been involved in a number of business ventures, including being a co-owner of 1. FC Köln. He is also a regular participant in international tournaments, having played in three World Cups and four European Championships.
Schumacher was named West German Footballer of the Year in 1984 and 1992. He was also named the UEFA goalkeeper of the year in 1992. Schumacher was inducted into the Bundesliga Hall of Fame in 2006.
He also received the German Sports Award for Sportsperson of the Year in 2007. Schumacher is married and has two children. He currently resides in Cologne, Germany.
Schumacher is considered one of the best goalkeepers of all time, and his performances at club level have made him a legend in Germany. He will be remembered as one of the all-time greats in the Bundesliga.
5. Pierre Littbarski
Career
- 1967–1976: VfL Schöneberg
- 1976–1978: FC Hertha 03 Zehlendorf
- 1978–1986: 1. FC Köln
- 1986–1987: RC Paris
- 1987–1993: 1. FC Köln
- 1993–1994: JEF United Ichihara
- 1996–1997: Brummell Sendai
- 1979–1982: West Germany U-21
- 1980: West Germany B
- 1981–1990: West Germany
- 1999–2000: Yokohama FC
- 2001: Bayer Leverkusen (assistant)
- 2001–2002: MSV Duisburg
- 2003–2004: Yokohama FC
- 2005–2006: Sydney FC
- 2006–2008: Avispa Fukuoka
- 2008: Saipa
- 2008–2010: FC Vaduz
- 2010–2011: VfL Wolfsburg (assistant)
- 2011: VfL Wolfsburg (caretaker)
- 2011–2012: VfL Wolfsburg (assistant)
Pierre Littbarski is a former German footballer who played as an attacking midfielder and winger. He spent most of his career with 1. FC Köln, winning the Bundesliga title in 1993.
Pierre Littbarski represented West Germany at youth level, before playing for FC Schöneberg and Hertha 03 Zehlendorf in the Bundesliga. Köln signed Littbarski in 1978, and he went on to score 172 goals in total for the club.
He was part of the side that won the Bundesliga title in 1993. Littbarski retired from professional football in 1994, after playing for JEF United Ichihara in Japan. He has since been a lead scout for VfL Wolfsburg. Littbarski is married and has two children.
He currently lives in Cologne. Pierre Littbarski is a popular figure in the German football community, and he is often given credit for helping to develop the attacking midfield style of play which is now popular in the Bundesliga.
Littbarski was appointed an honorary citizen of Köln in 2016.
Littbarski is a UEFA "A" level coach, and he has acted as a football commentator for German television.
Pierre Littbarski is a highly respected figure in the German football community, and he is considered to be one of the greatest attacking midfielders of his era.
6. Florian Kainz
Forward
Career
- 2010–2014: Sturm Graz
- 2014–2016: Rapid Wien
- 2016–2019: Werder Bremen
- 2019–: 1. FC Köln
- 2010: Austria U18
- 2010: Austria U19
- 2011–2014: Austria U21
- 2015–: Austria
- *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 16:27, 18 February 2023 (UTC), ‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 22
Florian Kainz is a midfielder for 1. FC Köln and was born in Graz, Austria. Kainz has made over 100 appearances for 1. FC Köln since joining the club in 2013 and has also represented Austria at youth level.
Kainz is a hardworking midfielder who is known for his creative play. Kainz is one of 1. FC Köln's key players and is expected to be a mainstay of the side for years to come. Kainz is a versatile midfielder who can play in a number of positions and is an important part of 1.
FC Köln's squad. Kainz is a popular player with the fans and is known for his hard work and commitment on the pitch.
Kainz is a versatile midfielder who can play in a number of positions and is an important part of 1. FC Köln's squad.
Kainz is a hardworking midfielder who is known for his creative play. Kainz is a versatile midfielder who can play in a number of positions and is an important part of 1. FC Köln's squad.
7. Jonas Hector
Midfielder
Career
- 1998–2009: SV Auersmacher
- 2009–2010: SV Auersmacher
- 2010–2012: 1. FC Köln II
- 2012–: 1. FC Köln
- 2014–2019: Germany
Jonas Hector is a left back and midfielder for 1. FC Köln. Hector has represented Germany at various youth levels, including the under-21 team. Hector made his professional debut for 1.
FC Köln in the 2010–11 season. Hector has played for the Germany national team since 2013. Hector was named in the Bundesliga Team of the Season for the 2017–18 season. Hector is a two-time Bundesliga runner-up with 1.
FC Köln. Hector has been capped 46 times by Germany, and has scored one goal. Hector is a member of the German national team's coaching staff. Hector was born in Saarbrücken, West Germany, and is of German and Spanish descent.
Jonas Hector is a versatile midfielder who has played for 1. FC Köln II and 1. FC Köln in the German Bundesliga.
Hector has represented Germany at the FIFA Confederations Cup and has been a regular in the team since 2014. Hector is known for his hard work and consistency in the midfield for both clubs.
Hector is a creative player with good passing abilities, and has helped 1. FC Köln to achieve success both domestically and internationally.
Hector is scheduled to join French side Marseille in the summer of 2019. Hector is a popular player with the fans of both 1. FC Köln and 1. FC Köln II, and will be missed when he leaves the clubs.
Hector is an experienced player and will be a valuable addition to any team. Hector is a versatile player who can play in any midfield position, and is a valuable asset to any team. Hector is a hard worker who is always looking for opportunities to contribute to the team.
8. Wolfgang Overath
Career
- 1953–1962: SSV Siegburg 04
- Years: Team
- 1962–1977: 1. FC Köln
- 1963–1974: West Germany
Wolfgang Overath was born in Siegburg, Germany on September 29, 1943. Overath began his career with SSV Siegburg 04 in the early 1950s. Overath made his professional debut with 1.
FC Köln in 1962. Overath won the 1974 FIFA World Cup with Germany. Overath retired from professional football in 1977. Overath is currently the managing director of 1. FC Köln. Overath is a member of the German Football Hall of Fame.
Overath was awarded the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany in 2001. Overath is a football ambassador for Germany. Wolfgang Overath is a German football player who spent most of his international career playing for West Germany.
He is most known for his time with Bundesliga side Werder Bremen and his victory with the German national team at the 1974 World Cup.
Overath also played for clubs such as Hamburger SV, Borussia Mönchengladbach, and Werder Bremen. After his retirement from football, Overath became a football manager.
Wolfgang Overath was born on October 10, 1953, in Wuppertal, West Germany. Overath passed away on May 4, 2017, in Wuppertal, West Germany.
9. Dieter Müller
Career
- 1964–1969: SG Götzenhain
- 1969–1972: Kickers Offenbach
- 1972–1973: Kickers Offenbach
- 1973–1981: 1. FC Köln
- 1981–1982: VfB Stuttgart
- 1982–1985: Bordeaux
- 1985: Grasshoppers
- 1985–1986: 1. FC Saarbrücken
- 1986–1989: Kickers Offenbach
- 1973–1974: West Germany Amateur
- 1975–1981: West Germany B
- 1976–1978: West Germany
- 2000: Kickers Offenbach (joint with Oliver Roth)
Dieter Müller is one of the most famous and successful strikers in German football history. He played for 1. FC Köln, VfB Stuttgart, and Bordeaux over a period of 20 years and is the all-time top scorer for Köln.
Müller began his career at SG Götzenhain, before moving to 1. FC Köln in 1972. He helped Köln to two Bundesliga titles and two DFB-Pokals, before moving to VfB Stuttgart in 1981. He remained at VfB until 1985, when he joined Bordeaux.
In 1985, Müller moved to the United States to play for the New York Cosmos. He returned to Europe the following year, joining Grasshoppers. He retired from playing in 1991. Müller was inducted into the German Football Hall of Fame in 2004.
He has also been named the German Footballer of the Year twice, in 1981 and 1985. Müller has since become a football coach, working as a coach at 1. FC Köln, VfB Stuttgart, and Schalke 04. He was also the head coach of the German national team from 2006 to 2008.
Dieter Müller was born on 1 April 1954 in Offenbach, West Germany. He is 68 years old and 1.82 metres tall. Dieter Müller is married and has three children.
Dieter Müller retired from playing in 1991 and has since become a football coach, working at 1. FC Köln, VfB Stuttgart, and Schalke 04.
He was also the head coach of the German national team from 2006 to 2008. Dieter Müller was inducted into the German Football Hall of Fame in 2004.
Also Played For: european championship
10. Klaus Allofs
Forward
Career
- 1975–1981: Fortuna Düsseldorf
- 1981–1987: 1. FC Köln
- 1987–1989: Marseille
- 1989–1990: Bordeaux
- 1990–1993: Werder Bremen
- 1978–1988: West Germany
- 1998–1999: Fortuna Düsseldorf
- 1999–2012: Werder Bremen (general manager)
- 2012–2016: VfL Wolfsburg (sporting director)
Klaus Allofs was born on 5 December 1956 in Düsseldorf, West Germany. Allofs started his career with TuS Gerresheim before joining 1. FC Köln in 1981. Allofs spent the majority of his career with 1.
FC Köln, playing 177 matches and scoring 88 goals. Allofs joined Marseille in 1990, before returning to 1. FC Köln the following year. Allofs retired from football in 2000. He has since worked as a football coach.
Allofs was a member of the West Germany national team, playing 53 matches and scoring 20 goals. Allofs was named German Footballer of the Year in 1987 and 1989. Allofs was inducted into the Düsseldorf Football Hall of Fame in 2006.
Allofs was awarded an honorary doctorate from the University of Düsseldorf in 2009. Allofs was the manager of Werder Bremen from 1998-1999.
He then served as the sporting director of VfL Wolfsburg from 2012-2016. Allofs has also had a lengthy career in international football, managing West Germany from 1978-1988.
Under Allofs, Werder Bremen reached the UEFA Cup Final in 2002. His most recent success came with Wolfsburg, who won the Bundesliga in 2013 and 2014. Allofs is currently the manager of Saudi Arabian club Al-Hilal.
In 2018, Allofs was honored with the prestigious FIFA Order of Merit. Allofs is a devout Catholic and has been critical of some of the recent changes to the church. Allofs was born in Düsseldorf on October 17, 1961.
11. Mark Uth
Forward
Career
- 2004: TuS Langel
- 2004–2007: 1. FC Köln
- 2007–2009: FC Viktoria Köln
- 2009–2010: 1. FC Köln
- 2010–2012: 1. FC Köln II
- 2012–2015: SC Heerenveen
- 2013–2014: → Heracles Almelo (loan)
- 2015–2018: 1899 Hoffenheim
- 2016: 1899 Hoffenheim II
- 2018–2021: Schalke 04
- 2019: Schalke 04 II
- 2020: → 1. FC Köln (loan)
- 2021–: 1. FC Köln
- 2010: Germany U20
- 2018: Germany
- *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 20:32, 30 October 2022 (UTC), ‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 13 October 2018
Mark Uth is a striker for 1. FC Köln. He started his career at TuS Langel and later played for 1. FC Köln. Uth has been a consistent scorer for the club and has helped them to make it to the Europa League.
Mark Uth is a German international midfielder who plays for 1. FC Köln. He started his career at 1. FC Köln, before moving to SC Heerenveen and then to Heracles Almelo on loan. After returning to 1. FC Köln, he helped the club win the Bundesliga and DFB-Pokal in his first two seasons with the club.
He joined Schalke 04 in 2018, but has only made 48 appearances for the club so far. He has also represented Germany at youth level, and played in the 2010 World Cup.
Mark Uth is a versatile midfielder who can play in either central or attacking positions. He is known for his good passing ability and powerful shots from long range.
He is a hard worker on the pitch, and is always looking to help his team win. He is expected to be a key player for 1. FC Köln in the future.
12. Julian Chabot
Defender
Career
- 2005–2010: Eintracht Frankfurt
- 2010–2011: 1. FC Nürnberg
- 2011–2014: Eintracht Frankfurt
- 2014–2017: RB Leipzig
- 2016–2017: RB Leipzig II
- 2017–2018: Sparta Rotterdam
- 2018–2019: Groningen
- 2019–: Sampdoria
- 2020–2021: → Spezia (loan)
- 2022–: → 1. FC Köln (loan)
- 2014: Germany U17
- 2016–2017: Germany U19
- 2017: Germany U20
- 2019: Germany U21
- *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 16:26, 18 February 2023 (UTC), ‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 15 October 2019
Julian Chabot is a centre-back who currently plays for 1. FC Köln on loan from Sampdoria. He came through the Frankfurt youth set-up and made his professional debut in the Bundesliga in 2010.
Chabot is an important part of the Köln defence and has been a regular for the club since his debut. He has also been capped by the Germany national team at various youth levels. Chabot has a strong physical presence and is known for his strong tackling.
He is also a good passer of the ball. Chabot is expected to return to 1. FC Köln in the summer and will be looking to help the club challenge for the Bundesliga title. Chabot is a versatile defender who can also play as a defensive midfielder if required.
He is a mainstay in Germany's youth set-up and is expected to make his international debut in the future. Chabot is a popular player with the fans and is known for his outgoing and entertaining style of play. He is a popular figure in the Köln dressing room.
Julian Chabot is an exciting young defender who is set to make a huge impact in the Bundesliga in the future. He is a key player for the Germany national team and is expected to make an impact at the 2022 World Cup.
13. Bernd Schuster
Career
- 1971–1976: SV Hammerschmiede Augsburg
- 1976–1978: FC Augsburg
- 1978–1980: 1. FC Köln
- 1980–1988: Barcelona
- 1988–1990: Real Madrid
- 1990–1993: Atlético Madrid
- 1993–1996: Bayer Leverkusen
- 1996–1997: Pumas UNAM
- 1977–1979: West Germany U18
- 1980: West Germany U21
- 1979[2]–1984: West Germany
- 1997–1998: Fortuna Köln
- 1998–1999: 1. FC Köln
- 2001–2003: Xerez
- 2003–2004: Shakhtar Donetsk
- 2004–2005: Levante
- 2005–2007: Getafe
- 2007–2008: Real Madrid
- 2010–2011: Beşiktaş
- 2013–2014: Málaga
- 2018–2019: Dalian Yifang
Bernd Schuster is a retired German footballer who played as a midfielder. He began his career at SV Hammerschmiede Augsburg, before joining FC Augsburg in 1978.
He signed for Barcelona in 1980 and played for them until 1988. He then moved to Real Madrid, where he won three La Liga titles and two Champions League trophies.
He finished his career with Atlético Madrid. Schuster made 59 appearances for Bayer Leverkusen. He retired in 1997. He was appointed as the coach of Málaga in 2013, but was sacked in November of that year.
Schuster is the father of footballers Lukas and Leon. Schuster played for West Germany's youth teams between 1977 and 1979, helping the country win the U18 World Cup in 1978. He made his senior debut in 1980, and went on to play 21 times for the country.
After spells at Fortuna Cologne and 1. FC Köln, he took over as manager of Xerez in 1998. He led the team to promotion to La Liga in his first season, but was sacked after a poor start to the following season.
He then had a brief spell at Shakhtar Donetsk before returning to Germany to take charge of Levante.
He then moved to Spain to take charge of Getafe, before returning to Germany to take charge of Real Madrid. He then left Madrid to take over as manager of Beşiktaş, where he stayed for two seasons.
He was then appointed manager of Dalian Yifang, where he is currently in charge. Schuster has also been a regular pundit for German TV stations since leaving management.
14. Karl-Heinz Schnellinger
Defender
Career
- 1949–1958: SG Düren 99
- 1958–1963: 1. FC Köln
- 1963–1964: Mantova
- 1964–1965: Roma
- 1965–1974: A.C. Milan
- 1974–1975: Tennis Borussia Berlin
- 1957: West Germany Amateur
- 1958–1971: West Germany
Schnellinger was a world-class defender who spent a total of 19 seasons playing in the Bundesliga for 1. FC Köln, Roma and Mantova. Schnellinger made his Bundesliga debut for 1.
FC Köln in 1958 and went on to make 84 appearances for the club. Schnellinger was a key member of the German side that won the silver medal at the 1964 European championships. Schnellinger joined Roma in 1964 and made 29 appearances for the club before retiring in 1965.
Schnellinger is widely regarded as one of the finest defenders to have played in the Bundesliga and he was named as the Bundesliga's defender of the year in 1964 and 1965. Schnellinger later went on to have a successful coaching career, coaching 1. FC Köln and FC Schalke 04.
Karl-Heinz Schnellinger died on 7 February 2018 at the age of 83.
15. Timo Hübers
Career
- 2008: Hildesia Diekholzen
- 2008–2015: Hannover 96
- 2015–2016: 1. FC Köln II
- 2016–2021: Hannover 96 II
- 2016–2021: Hannover 96
- 2021–: 1. FC Köln
- *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 18:32, 12 February 2023 (UTC)
Timo Hübers is a versatile defender who has spent the majority of his career playing for 1. FC Köln. Hübers made his senior debut for 1. FC Köln in 2016 and has since gone on to make 122 appearances for the club.
Hübers has also been capped at youth level for Germany and has represented his country at both U-19 and U-21 level. In 2021, Hübers will be looking to help 1. FC Köln to win their fourth consecutive Bundesliga title.
Timo Hübers is a hard-working defender who is always looking to put in a good performance for his team. Hübers is a versatile defender who can play at both centre-back and left-back. Timo Hübers is a popular player with the fans of 1.
FC Köln, who appreciate his consistent performances. Timo Hübers is a highly-rated defender who is likely to be a long-term fixture for 1. FC Köln. Timo Hübers is a versatile defender who can play at both centre-back and left-back.
16. Luca Kilian
Defender
Career
- 2004–2011: Hombruch
- 2011–2018: Borussia Dortmund
- 2018–2019: Borussia Dortmund II
- 2019–2020: SC Paderborn
- 2020–2022: Mainz 05
- 2021–2022: → 1. FC Köln (loan)
- 2022–: 1. FC Köln
- 2016–2017: Germany U18
- 2017–2018: Germany U19
- 2019: Germany U20
- 2019–2020: Germany U21
- *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 16:29, 12 November 2022 (UTC), ‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 9 October 2020
Luca Kilian is a German defender who currently plays for 1. FC Köln. He spent time at Borussia Dortmund before joining Köln in January 2018. Kilian made his professional debut with Borussia Dortmund in the 2016–17 season.
He played in all 34 games of the Bundesliga season and helped Dortmund secure a spot in the UEFA Champions League. Kilian was born in Dortmund and started his youth career with Hombruch before moving to Borussia Dortmund in 2011.
He made his first-team debut in the 2016–17 season and has since played in 84 games for Dortmund, scoring four goals. Kilian signed for 1. FC Köln in January 2018. He has made seven appearances for Köln in the Bundesliga, scoring one goal.
Kilian is a versatile defender who can play at left back, centre back, or as a defensive midfielder. He is also known for his speed, strength, and long passes.
Kilian has been described as a “prototypical German full-back” who is “very good in the air” and “comfortable with the ball at his feet.”
Kilian is a youth international and has represented Germany at youth levels including the U-17, U-19, and U-21 squads. He made his senior international debut in March 2018. Kilian is married and has a one-year-old son.
17. Marvin Schwäbe
Goalkeeper
Career
- Kickers Offenbach
- 2010–2013: Eintracht Frankfurt
- 2013–2014: Hoffenheim
- 2012–2013: Eintracht Frankfurt II
- 2013–2015: Hoffenheim II
- 2015–2018: Hoffenheim
- 2015–2016: → VfL Osnabrück (loan)
- 2016–2018: → Dynamo Dresden (loan)
- 2018–2021: Brøndby
- 2021–: 1. FC Köln
- 2015–2017: Germany U21
Marvin Schwäbe is a goalkeeper who has played for 1. FC Köln since the summer of 2021. Schwäbe was born in Dieburg, Germany, in 1995 and started playing football at a young age.
He played for SC Hassia Dieburg before joining Eintracht Frankfurt in 2010. Schwäbe made his professional debut for Eintracht Frankfurt in 2013 and went on to make over 100 appearances for the club.
He joined Hoffenheim in 2014, where he made over 30 appearances before moving to 1. FC Köln in 2021. Marvin Schwäbe is a very experienced goalkeeper and is known for his shot-stopping abilities. He is a key player for 1.
FC Köln and is expected to be a part of the club for some time to come. Marvin Schwäbe began his professional career in the Bundesliga with Eintracht Frankfurt II.
Schwäbe made his debut for Germany in 2015 and has since represented the nation at various Under-21 levels.
Schwäbe joined Hoffenheim II in 2013 and helped the team to promotion to the Bundesliga in his first season.
Schwäbe played for Dynamo Dresden on loan in 2016 and Brøndby in 2018. Schwäbe is currently with 1. FC Köln and is expected to sign with Cologne for the 2019–20 season.
Marvin Schwäbe is a central midfielder who is known for his passing and leadership skills. Schwäbe is a regular for Germany and is seen as a key player for the national team in the future.
Schwäbe was born in Frankfurt and has German citizenship. Marvin Schwäbe is a talented player who is looking to continue his success with 1.
18. Linton Maina
Career
- 2003–2011: SV Pfefferwerk
- 2011–2014: SV Empor Berlin
- 2014–2018: Hannover 96
- 2018–2022: Hannover 96
- 2022: 1. FC Köln
- 2014–2015: Germany U16
- 2015: Germany U17
- 2016–2017: Germany U18
- 2017–2018: Germany U19
- 2018: Germany U20
- *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 16:28, 18 February 2023 (UTC), ‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 17
Linton Maina is a young attacking midfielder currently playing for 1. FC Köln. He is a Germany youth international and played for SV Pfefferwerk from 2003-2011.
He then joined SV Empor Berlin before joining 1. FC Köln in the winter of 2014. Maina is a very fast and skillful player who can be extremely dangerous on the attacking side of the midfield.
He has a good eye for goal and is often the architect of 1. FC Köln's attacking play. Maina has a bright future ahead of him and is already one of the most promising young midfielders in Germany.
He is a key player for 1. FC Köln and will be a major player in the club's future. Maina is an excellent team player and is always willing to put in a hard work for the team. He is a popular player amongst his teammates and is known for his good attitude and fun loving personality.
Maina is not just a footballer, he is also a young man with a lot of ambition and drive. He is looking to establish himself as one of the best midfielders in Germany and international level. Maina is a very dedicated player and puts in a lot of hard work in training and during matches.
He is also a very vocal and passionate member of the team. Maina is a product of the successful youth academy of 1. FC Köln.
He has already made a big impact on the club and is looking to establish himself as one of the best midfielders in German football. Maina is a very exciting player to watch and is sure to be a major player in the German football landscape in the coming years.
He is a must watch player and is sure to make a big impact in the Bundesliga. Linton Maina is a very talented player and is sure to be a major player in the German football landscape in the coming years. He is a must watch player and is sure to make a big impact in the Bundesliga.
Also Played For: 2. bundesliga
19. Sargis Adamyan
Forward
Career
- 2005–2009: Neubrandenburg 04
- 2009–2012: Hansa Rostock
- 2012–2014: Hansa Rostock II
- 2013: Hansa Rostock
- 2014–2016: TSG Neustrelitz
- 2016–2017: TSV Steinbach
- 2017–2019: Jahn Regensburg
- 2019: 1899 Hoffenheim II
- 2019–2022: 1899 Hoffenheim
- 2022: → Club Brugge (loan)
- 2022–: 1. FC Köln
- 2013: Armenia U21
- 2013–: Armenia
- *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 16:29, 18 February 2023 (UTC), ‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 12 October 2021
Sargis Adamyan is a Armenian footballer who currently plays for 1. FC Köln in the Bundesliga. Adamyan began his career with Neubrandenburg 04 before joining Hansa Rostock in 2009.
In 2012, Adamyan joined 1. FC Köln and has since made over 100 appearances for the club. Adamyan is a prolific goalscorer, having scored over 50 goals in his career. Adamyan has represented Armenia at youth level and was a part of their team that qualified for the 2014 FIFA World Cup.
Adamyan is a strong and physical striker who is known for his hard working attitude on the pitch. Adamyan is a key player for 1. FC Köln and is expected to feature in the club's upcoming fixtures.
Adamyan is an important part of the Armenian national team and is expected to feature in their upcoming matches.
Adamyan is a versatile and hard working forward who is expected to continue his good form for 1. FC Köln in the Bundesliga.
20. Florian Dietz
Career
- FC Strahlungen
- 2013: TSV Großbardorf
- 2013–2017: Carl Zeiss Jena
- 2016–2018: Carl Zeiss Jena
- 2016–2018: Carl Zeiss Jena II
- 2018–2019: Werder Bremen II
- 2019–2021: SpVgg Unterhaching
- 2020–2021: → 1. FC Köln II (loan)
- 2021–2022: 1. FC Köln II
- 2022–: 1. FC Köln
- *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 20:33, 30 October 2022 (UTC)
Florian Dietz is a forward for 1. FC Köln and was born in Germany in 1998. He began his youth career with FC Strahlungen and made his professional debut in the Bundesliga in 2016.
Florian Dietz has represented Germany at youth level, where he has won several accolades, including the UEFA European Under-19 Championship. Florian Dietz is a fast and powerful player who is known for his excellent striking ability.
He is a regular for the Germany national team and has made one appearance in the World Cup. Florian Dietz is looking to cement his place in the 1.
FC Köln first-team and help the club to promotion to the Bundesliga. Florian Dietz is a popular and well-liked player who is highly regarded by his team-mates.
Florian Dietz is an ambitious player who is looking to achieve success at the highest level possible. Florian Dietz is a dedicated player who puts in 100% effort in every game.
21. Timo Horn
Goalkeeper
Career
- 1999–2002: SC Rondorf
- 2002–2010: 1. FC Köln
- 2010–2012: 1. FC Köln II
- 2012–: 1. FC Köln
- 2007–2008: Germany U15
- 2008–2009: Germany U16
- 2009–2010: Germany U17
- 2010–2011: Germany U18
- 2011–2012: Germany U19
- 2012–2013: Germany U20
- 2013–2015: Germany U21
- 2016: Germany U23
Timo Horn is a goalkeeper for 1. FC Köln and was born on May 12, 1993 in Cologne, Germany. Horn made his professional debut in 2010 with 1. FC Köln's reserves, and went on to start 29 games for the first team over the next two seasons.
Horn became 1. FC Köln's number one goalkeeper in the 2013–14 season, and has since played in over 100 games for the club.
Horn was part of the Germany U19 team that won the UEFA U19 Championship in 2011, and was also named the tournament's best goalkeeper.
Horn has been capped at under-21 level by Germany, and was also part of the team that reached the final of the 2015 UEFA European Under-21 Championship. Horn has announced his retirement from professional football, effective at the end of the 2018–19 season.
Horn is married and has two children. Timo Horn is a goalkeeper for 1. FC Köln and was born on May 12, 1993 in Cologne, Germany. Horn made his professional debut in 2010 with.
FC Köln's reserves, and went on to start 29 games for the first team over the next two seasons.
Timo Horn is a goalkeeper for 1. FC Köln. He was born on May 12, 1993 in Cologne, Germany. Horn made his professional debut in 2010 with.
FC Köln's reserves, and went on to start 29 games for the first team over the next two seasons. In the 2013-14 season, Horn became 1. FC Köln's number one goalkeeper.
Horn was part of the Germany U19 team that won the UEFA U19 Championship in 2011, and was also named the tournament's best goalkeeper.
Horn has been capped at under-21 level by Germany, and was also part of the team that reached the final of the 2015 UEFA European Under-21 Championship. Horn has announced his retirement from professional football, effective at the end of the 2018-19 season.
Also Played For: football manager 2017
22. Ellyes Skhiri
Midfielder
Career
- 1999–2010: Gallia Club Lunel
- 2010–2014: Montpellier
- 2014–2015: Montpellier B
- 2015–2019: Montpellier
- 2019–: 1. FC Köln
- 2014: Tunisia U23
- 2018: Tunisia
- *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 16:27, 18 February 2023 (UTC), ‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 23
Skhiri is a French-born midfielder who currently plays for 1. FC Köln. Skhiri made his professional debut with Köln in 2016, and has since played a key role in the club's resurgence in recent years.
Skhiri was named in the Bundesliga Team of the Season for the 2018-19 season. Skhiri has represented France at youth level, and has been called up for the senior team on a number of occasions. Skhiri is a product of the FC Lunel youth academy, and made his first-team debut in 2013.
Skhiri is a versatile midfielder who can play in any of the three central midfield positions. Skhiri is a hard-working and determined player who is always looking to make an impact on the pitch.
Skhiri is contracted to 1. FC Köln until 2021. Skhiri is likely to be part of France's squad for the 2020 European Championships.
Also Played For: tunisia national football team
23. Benno Schmitz
Defender
Career
- 2001: SV Waldperlach
- 2001–2013: Bayern Munich
- 2012–2014: Bayern Munich II
- 2014: Liefering
- 2014–2016: Red Bull Salzburg
- 2016–2018: RB Leipzig
- 2018−: 1. FC Köln
- 2013: Germany U20
- *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 16:25, 18 February 2023 (UTC), ‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 25 August 2014
Benno Schmitz is a German footballer who currently plays for 1. FC Köln in the Bundesliga. He has also represented his country at youth level. Benno Schmitz was born in Munich in 1994 and began playing football at an early age.
He joined 1. FC Köln in 2009 and made his professional debut the following year. Schmitz has since become a regular in the team and played a major role in 1. FC Köln's promotion to the Bundesliga in 2017. Benno Schmitz is a right-back and is known for his strong defending.
He is also capable of creating chances for his team with his attacking play. Benno Schmitz is a hard-working player who is always looking to put in a shift for his team.
He is a popular member of the squad and is highly respected by his colleagues. Benno Schmitz is expected to feature prominently for 1.
FC Köln in the Bundesliga this season. He is a key part of the team and is expected to help the club achieve its ambitions. Benno Schmitz is a young player with a lot of potential.
He has worked hard to improve his skills and is now one of the most promising defenders in the Bundesliga. He is sure to continue to develop and make a name for himself in the football world.
24. Sebastian Andersson
Career
- 1996–2006: Ängelholms FF
- 1998–2006: Vinslövs IF
- 2006–2007: Helsingborgs IF
- 2008–2009: Ängelholms FF
- 2010–2011: Ängelholms FF
- 2012–2014: Kalmar FF
- 2014–2016: Djurgårdens IF
- 2016–2017: IFK Norrköping
- 2017–2018: 1. FC Kaiserslautern
- 2018–2020: Union Berlin
- 2020: 1. FC Köln
- 2011: Sweden U21
- 2017–2019: Sweden
- *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 20:30, 1 April 2022 (UTC), ‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 20
Sebastian Andersson is a forward for 1. FC Köln. He joined the club in the summer of 2021 from 1. FC Kaiserslautern. He made his debut for the club in a 3-2 win over FC Schalke 04 in October 2021.
He has scored five goals in 18 appearances for 1. FC Köln so far. He is Ängelholm born and raised and has played for Ängelholm FF, Vinslövs IF, and 1. FC Kaiserslautern before joining 1. FC Köln.
He is a Sweden national team player and was part of the team at the UEFA Euro 2020 tournament.
He has been described as a "technically gifted forward" and is known for his pace and dribbling. He is married and has one child. He is a devout Christian and has said that his faith has helped him through difficult times.
Sebastian Andersson is a Swedish soccer player who has played for Helsingborgs IF, Ängelholms FF, Kalmar FF and Djurgårdens IF.
He has made 38 appearances and scored 13 goals for Djurgårdens IF in all competitions. He has also made nine appearances and scored three goals for Sweden's U21 team.
Sebastian Andersson is a midfielder and is known for his passing and dribbling ability. He is currently with 1. FC Köln and is expected to feature in their UEFA Europa League campaign.
Sebastian Andersson is a free agent and is likely to move in the upcoming season. He is a Swedish citizen and has played for Sweden at youth levels. He was born on 18 May 1991.
Also Played For: swedish football league, sweden
25. Bodo Illgner
Goalkeeper
Career
- 1973–1983: 1. FC Hardtberg
- 1983–1986: 1. FC Köln
- 1986–1996: 1. FC Köln
- 1996–2001: Real Madrid
- 1985–1987: West Germany U21
- 1987–1994: Germany
Bodo Illgner is a former goalkeeper who spent most of his career with 1. FC Köln. He won the Bundesliga title with 1. FC Köln in 1996 and also played for Real Madrid.
Illgner was born in Koblenz, West Germany and started playing football at youth level with 1. FC Hardtberg. He made his debut for 1. FC Köln in 1986 and went on to play 326 games for the club, winning the Bundesliga title in 1996.
Illgner also represented West Germany at international level, appearing in 91 games. Following his retirement from football, Illgner began working as a goalkeeper coach with 1. FC Köln. He is currently the goalkeeping coach for Spanish side Racing Santander.
Bodo Illgner is married with two children. In his spare time, he enjoys playing golf and tennis. Bodo Illgner is a former German international footballer who played for the national team between 1987 and 1994.
He played for numerous clubs, including West Germany's Hamburger SV and VfB Stuttgart, and was a part of the team that won the 1990 World Cup.
He retired in 1994 and later worked as a football coach. Illgner was born in West Berlin in October of the year of our Lord 1978. In 1985, Illgner made his debut for the West German U21s and went on to make 54 appearances for his country.
He represented his country at the UEFA European Under-16 Championship, where he won the tournament in 1984. Illgner made his debut for the Germany national team in 1987 and went on to score 54 goals in 54 appearances for his country.
He was part of the team that reached the 1990 World Cup final, where they lost to Italy. He retired from professional football in 1994, after playing for Hamburger SV, VfB Stuttgart, and 1. FC Kaiserslautern.
26. Bernhard Cullmann
Midfielder
Career
- 1961–1969: SpVgg Porz
- 1970–1984: 1. FC Köln
- 1972–1973: West Germany U23
- 1972–1978: West Germany B
- 1973–1980: West Germany
Bernhard Cullmann was born on 1 November 1949 in Rötsweiler, West Germany. He started his football career at SpVgg Porz in 1961 and played for 1. FC Köln from 1970 to 1984.
He was a midfielder and defender and is best known for his time at 1. FC Köln where he won the Bundesliga title in 1972 and the DFB-Pokal in 1976. He retired in 1984 and has since worked as a football coach.
Cullmann currently resides in Cologne. Bernhard Cullmann was honored with the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany in 2003 and the UEFA Order of Merit in 2009. He is a member of the German Football Hall of Fame and the German Football Association’s centenary commission.
He has two daughters and two sons. Bernhard Cullmann was 73 years old at the time of this writing. Bernhard Cullmann is best known for his time with West Germany, where he won a World Cup and a European Championship.
Cullmann started his career with West Germany's U23 team, and went on to make 40 appearances for the senior side.
Cullmann is now a coach, and has worked with clubs in both Germany and Italy. Cullmann is highly respected both as a coach and a player, and is known for his calm and meticulous approach to the game.
Bernhard Cullmann is one of Germany's most successful footballers, and his achievements in the game will be remembered for a long time to come.
27. Dejan Ljubicic
Midfielder
Career
- 2015–2017: Rapid Wien II
- 2017–2021: Rapid Wien
- 2017: → Wiener Neustadt (loan)
- 2021–: 1. FC Köln
- 2021–: Austria
- *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 16:29, 18 February 2023 (UTC), ‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 08
Dejan Ljubičić is a 25-year-old Austrian footballer who currently plays for 1. FC Köln in the Bundesliga. Ljubičić started his career at Austrian side Rapid Wien.
He then moved to German side Mainz 05 in January 2016. Ljubičić made his Bundesliga debut for Mainz 05 on the opening day of the 2016/17 season. He played the full 90 minutes in a 3-1 victory over FC Augsburg.
Ljubičić scored his first Bundesliga goal for Mainz 05 in a 4-0 victory over VfB Stuttgart on 5 February 2017. Ljubičić was named in the Austrian squad for the 2017 FIFA Confederations Cup.
He made one appearance in the tournament, coming on as a substitute in the final match of the group stage against Cameroon.
Ljubičić was signed by 1. FC Köln on a season-long loan in July 2017. He made his debut for the club in a 2-1 victory over FC Ingolstadt 04 on 17 July 2017. Ljubičić ended the 2017/18 season with 11 Bundesliga appearances, six of which were as a starter.
He scored one goal in those 11 appearances, a spectacular curling effort in a 3-2 victory over FC Schalke 04 on 20 April 2018.
28. Steffen Tigges
Forward
Career
- 2011: TuS Glane
- 2011–2017: VfL Osnabrück
- 2015–2019: VfL Osnabrück
- 2016: VfL Osnabrück II
- 2019–2022: Borussia Dortmund II
- 2021–2022: Borussia Dortmund
- 2022–: 1. FC Köln
- 2017: Germany U19
- 2017: Germany U20
- *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 16:28, 18 February 2023 (UTC)
Tigges was born in Osnabrück, Germany in 1998 and started playing football with local side TSV 1846 Osnabrück. Tigges joined 1. FC Köln in 2016 and made his first-team debut in the 2016–17 season.
Tigges has played in 25 Bundesliga matches for 1. FC Köln, scoring four goals. Tigges is a forward who is known for his pace and dribbling ability. Tigges is eligible for Germany and the Netherlands national teams.
Tigges has been called up for the Germany U19 and Germany U21 squads. Tigges is set to join Dutch side AZ Alkmaar on a season-long loan in the summer of 2019. Tigges is a highly-rated young German footballer and is expected to continue playing at a high level for years to come.
Steffen Tigges is a professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for VfL Osnabrück and Borussia Dortmund II.
He has represented Germany at youth levels, and has also played for the country's U19 and U20 teams. Tigges is a versatile player, who is capable of playing in either midfield or defence.
Tigges began his career in his home country with TuS Glane, before moving to VfL Osnabrück in 2015. He has made over 100 appearances for Osnabrück, and has also spent time on loan at Borussia Dortmund II and FC Köln.
Tigges has represented Germany at youth levels, and has also been called up to the senior team. He made his debut in 2018, and has since played in three international matches. Tigges is contracted to VfL Osnabrück until 2022, and is also in the process of extending his contract.
29. Jan Thielmann
Midfielder
Career
- 2015: JSG Hetzerath/SV Föhren/Bekond
- 2015–2017: Eintracht Trier
- 2017–: 1. FC Köln
- 2019–: 1. FC Köln
- 2020: 1. FC Köln II
- 2017: Germany U15
- 2018: Germany U16
- 2018–2019: Germany U17
- 2020: Germany U19
- 2021–: Germany U21
- *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 16:29, 18 February 2023 (UTC), ‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 20
Jan Thielmann is a German footballer who currently plays for 1. FC Köln. He made his debut for 1. FC Köln in the 2016–17 season. Thielmann is a right winger and is known for his speed and dribbling ability.
He has represented Germany at youth level. He is a part of the German U-17 team that was runner-up at the 2015 European U-17 Championship. He was called up to the German U-21 team for the 2017 European U-21 Championship.
Thielmann is contracted to 1. FC Köln until 2021. He has represented his country at the U-17, U-21, and senior level.
Jan Thielmann is a fast and skillful winger who is known for his dribbling ability. Jan Thielmann was born in 1991 in Germany and started his senior career with Eintracht Trier.
He has since played for 1. FC Köln and 1. FC Köln II. Jan Thielmann has represented Germany at various youth levels and made his debut for the senior team in 2017.
He has since played seven times for the national side. Jan Thielmann is versatile and can play anywhere across the midfield. He is known for his strong passing and defensive skills.
Jan Thielmann is currently contracted to 1. FC Köln until 2020. He is expected to be a key part of the team next season. Jan Thielmann is a hard-working player who is eager to improve his skills. He is also a popular member of the squad and is well-respected by his teammates.
Jan Thielmann is a versatile and popular member of the team. He is well-respected by his teammates and is a key part of the squad for the upcoming season.
30. Thomas Häßler
Midfielder
Career
- 1976–1979: BFC Meteor 06
- 1979–1984: Reinickendorfer Füchse
- 1984–1990: 1. FC Köln
- 1990–1991: Juventus
- 1991–1994: Roma
- 1994–1998: Karlsruher SC
- 1998–1999: Borussia Dortmund
- 1999–2003: 1860 Munich
- 2003–2004: SV Salzburg
- 1987–1988: West Germany Olympic
- 1988–2000: Germany
- 2007–2008: Nigeria (assistant)
- 2008–2010: 1. FC Köln (assistant)
- 2014–2015: Padideh (assistant)
- 2016–2019: Berlin United
- 2019–: BFC Preussen
Thomas Häßler began his football career at BFC Meteor 06 before joining 1. FC Köln in 1984. He spent 11 seasons with the Nordwest German side, making 149 appearances and scoring 17 goals.
After leaving Köln, Häßler spent two seasons with Juventus before transferring to Roma in 1991. He played 88 games for the Serie A side before joining Karlsruher SC in 1994. He spent two seasons with the Baden-Württemberg side before moving to Borussia Dortmund in 1999.
He made 18 appearances for the Schwarz-Gelb before retiring in 2003. Häßler has since gone on to manage 1860 Munich and Eintracht Frankfurt.
He was appointed manager of the German national team in December 2014, but resigned in October 2015. Thomas Häßler was born in West Berlin, West Germany, on 30 May 1966. He is 56 years old and 1.66 metres (5 ft 5 in) tall.
31. Kingsley Schindler
Midfielder
Career
- 2011: SC Concordia
- 2011–2012: Hannover 96
- 2011: SC Concordia
- 2012–2013: TSG Neustrelitz
- 2013–2016: 1899 Hoffenheim II
- 2016–2019: Holstein Kiel
- 2019–: 1. FC Köln
- 2020–2021: → Hannover 96 (loan)
- *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 16:29, 18 February 2023 (UTC)
Kingsley Schindler is a German midfielder who currently plays for 1. FC Köln. He began his career with Hamburger SV before moving to FC Köln in January 2016.
Kingsley Schindler has represented Germany at youth level, including at the UEFA European Under-17 Championship in 2007 and the UEFA European Under-19 Championship in 2011.
Schindler made his first-team debut for 1. FC Köln in the German Bundesliga in January 2016, coming on as a substitute in a 3-1 win over VfL Wolfsburg. He has since made 38 appearances in all competitions for the club.
Schindler is a versatile midfielder who is capable of playing in either midfield or defence. He is also known for his hardworking and aggressive playing style.
Kingsley Schindler is contracted to 1. FC Köln until 2020. Kingsley Schindler is a German footballer who plays as a defender for Hannover 96.
He has spent the majority of his career with the club, having first signed for them in 2011. Schindler has represented Germany at youth level, and made his senior debut in 2016.
He has since gone on to make 49 appearances for Hannover 96, helping the club to finish in second place in the 2016–17 Bundesliga season.
Schindler has also played for Hoffenheim II and Holstein Kiel during his time in Germany, and has had loan spells with Hannover 96's Bundesliga rivals, 1. FC Köln.
He is currently contracted to Hannover 96 until 2020. Kingsley Schindler was born on 2 May 1991 in Frankfurt am Main, Germany. He started playing football at an early age and progressed through the youth ranks of local side TSG Neustrelitz.
In 2011, Schindler signed his first professional contract with SC Concordia. He made his debut for the club the following year, and went on to make 20 appearances over the next two seasons. In 2013, Schindler joined TSG Neustrelitz's Bundesliga rivals, Hoffenheim II.
He made 14 appearances for the club before joining Holstein Kiel on a season-long loan in 2015. Schindler made his return to Hoffenheim II in 2016, and helped the club to finish in second place in the Bundesliga that season.
Schindler joined 1. FC Köln on a season-long loan in December 2016. He made his debut for the club on the same day, in a 2–1 win against VfL Wolfsburg. Schindler is currently contracted to Hannover 96 until 2020.
32. Denis Huseinbašić
Career
- 2009–2011: SpVgg Erbach
- 2011–2013: Darmstadt 98
- 2013–2018: Eintracht Frankfurt
- 2018–2020: Kickers Offenbach
- 2020–2022: Kickers Offenbach
- 2022–: 1. FC Köln
- 2022–: Germany U21
- *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 16:28, 18 February 2023 (UTC), ‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 19 November 2022
Denis Huseinbašić is a German-born midfielder who plays for 1. FC Köln. He made his Bundesliga debut in 2017. Denis was born in Erbach im Odenwald and started playing football in his local club.
He then spent time at SV Babelsberg 03 and Rot-Weiss Erfurt before joining 1. FC Köln in 2017. Denis is a versatile midfielder who is capable of playing in several positions.
He has been dubbed the "German Xabi Alonso" by some media outlets, due to his ability to control the midfield.
Denis has represented Germany at youth level, including at the U17 and U19 European Championships. He is expected to feature for the senior side in the upcoming World Cup.
Denis is a hard-working player who is known for his accurate passing. He is also a dangerous goal-scorer, having scored 10 goals in 62 Bundesliga appearances.
Denis is a popular player with the fans, and has been awarded the "Kölner Spieler of the Year" award twice. He is seen as a key player for 1. FC Köln in the 2019/20 season.
33. Kristian Pedersen
Career
- 2014: Ringsted IF
- 2014–2016: HB Køge
- 2016–2018: Union Berlin
- 2018–2022: Birmingham City
- 2022–: 1. FC Köln
- 2016: Denmark U21
- 2020–: Denmark
- *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 21:53, 15 January 2023 (UTC), ‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 07
Kristian Pedersen is a defender who currently plays for 1. FC Köln. Pedersen made his debut for 1. FC Köln in 2016 and has since played over 100 matches for the club.
Pedersen has represented Denmark at youth level and played for the under-21 team. Pedersen is known for his strong defending style and is a mainstay in 1. FC Köln's defence.
Pedersen is set to become a free agent at the end of the season and has been linked with a move to Premier League side Everton. Pedersen is a hard-working defender who is always looking to put in a good performance for 1.
FC Köln. Pedersen is a popular player with the fans of 1. FC Köln and is highly regarded by his team-mates. Pedersen is a versatile defender who can play at either left-back or centre-back. Pedersen is a promising young defender who is set to continue his good form for 1.
34. Tim Lemperle
Career
- TuS Makkabi Frankfurt
- Mainz 05
- 2017: FSV Frankfurt
- 2017–2020: 1. FC Köln
- 2020–: 1. FC Köln II
- 2020–: 1. FC Köln
- 2018–2019: Germany U17
- 2019: Germany U18
- 2020: Germany U19
- 2021–2022: Germany U20
- 2022–: Germany U21
- *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 18:38, 12 February 2023 (UTC), ‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 18
Tim Lemperle is a winger for 1. FC Köln and was born in Frankfurt am Main, Germany in 2002. Lemperle started his youth career with TuS Makkabi Frankfurt and then moved to Mainz 05.
He made his professional debut in the Bundesliga with 1. FC Köln in 2016. Lemperle has made 38 appearances in the Bundesliga, scoring two goals. In 2018, Lemperle was loaned to Eintracht Frankfurt and made 14 appearances.
In 2019, Lemperle was loaned to SC Paderborn 07 and made 23 appearances. He returned to 1. FC Köln in the middle of the 2019 season and has made six appearances thus far. Lemperle is a young talent with a lot of potential and is looking to continue his development in the Bundesliga.
He is a versatile player who can play as a winger or a striker, and is a key part of 1. FC Köln's future.
35. Nikola Soldo
Career
- 2006–2010: Dinamo Zagreb
- 2010–2011: Lokomotiva Zagreb
- 2011–2013: Zagreb
- 2013–2014: HAŠK
- 2014–2015: Tekstilac Ravnice
- 2015–2019: Inter Zaprešić
- 2019–2021: Inter Zaprešić
- 2021–2022: Lokomotiva Zagreb
- 2022–: 1. FC Köln
- 2019: Croatia U18
- 2019–2020: Croatia U19
- 2021–: Croatia U21
- *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 16:26, 18 February 2023 (UTC), ‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 4 July 2022
Nikola Soldo is a defender who currently plays for 1. FC Köln. He has played for Dinamo Zagreb, Lokomotiva Zagreb, and Zagreb in his youth career. Nikola Soldo made his professional debut with Dinamo Zagreb in 2006 and played for the club until 2010.
He then joined Lokomotiva Zagreb and played for the club until 2013.
Nikola Soldo has played for the Germany youth team and was a part of the team that was runner-up at the 2015 UEFA European Under-19 Championship. Nikola Soldo is 1.89 m (6 ft 2 in) tall and is known for his good crossing ability.
Nikola Soldo is a defender and is known for his strong defending and good crossing ability. Nikola Soldo is a Croatian professional footballer who plays for German club 1. FC Köln.
Soldo started his career with Croatian side HAŠK, before moving to German side Tekstilac Ravnice in 2013. Soldo spent two seasons with Inter Zaprešić before joining German side Lokomotiva Zagreb in 2021.
Soldo made his international debut for Croatia in 2019, appearing in three matches for the U18 team. Soldo is a versatile player, capable of playing as a defender or midfielder.
Soldo is likely to stay with Lokomotiva for the foreseeable future, and is likely to feature in Croatia's qualification campaign for the 2020 European Championship.
36. Mathias Olesen
Midfielder
Career
- 2017–2019: Eintracht Trier
- 2019–: 1. FC Köln
- 2018–2019: Eintracht Trier
- 2019–2022: 1. FC Köln II
- 2022–: 1. FC Köln
- 2017: Luxembourg U16
- 2017: Luxembourg U17
- 2018: Luxembourg U18
- 2018–2019: Luxembourg U19
- 2018–2021: Luxembourg U21
- 2021–: Luxembourg
- *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 18:36, 12 February 2023 (UTC), ‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 4 December 2022
Olesen is a Danish midfielder who joined 1. FC Köln in the summer of 2019. He has played for Eintracht Trier since the 2017-2018 season and has made 19 appearances for the club.
Olesen has been a regular for Denmark at youth level and has played at the U17, U19, and U21 levels. He made his senior debut for Denmark in November of 2018 and has since played two more games for the national team.
Olesen is known for his passing ability and is often used as a playmaker. He is also good at creating chances for his team mates. Olesen is a versatile player who can play as a midfielder or as a forward. He has a good shot and is also good at heading the ball.
Olesen is a hardworking player who is always looking for the ball. He is also good at winning back the ball and creating chances for his team mates. Olesen is expected to be a key player for 1. FC Köln this season. He is likely to start in the midfield and help the club challenge for the Bundesliga title.
Olesen is a young player who has a lot of potential and is likely to improve as he continues to play. He is a promising midfielder who has the potential to become a top player in the Bundesliga.
37. Eric Martel
Midfielder
Career
- 2015–2017: Jahn Regensburg
- 2017: RB Leipzig
- 2020–2022: RB Leipzig
- 2021–2022: Austria Wien (loan)
- 2022: 1. FC Köln
- 2020: Germany U19
- 2021: Germany U21
- *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 16:27, 18 February 2023 (UTC), ‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 20
Eric Martel is a centre-back and defensive midfielder who currently plays for 1. FC Köln in the Bundesliga. He came up through the youth ranks at 1. FC Köln, and made his debut in the first team in January 2016.
Eric Martel has represented Germany at youth level, and made his debut for the senior team in March 2016. He played at the 2016 UEFA European Under-21 Championship, and helped Germany to the semi-finals. Eric Martel has a contract with 1.
FC Köln until 2021. He is thought to be a future captain of the club. Eric Martel is nicknamed 'The Tank' and is considered to be one of thestrongest defenders in the Bundesliga.
Eric Martel is a hard-working defender who is often tasked with defending against the opposition's high-scoring strikers.
Eric Martel is a versatile defender who is capable of playing in a number of midfield positions.
Also Played For: rb leipzig
38. Wolfgang Weber
Career
- 1962: SpVgg Porz
- 1963–1978: 1. FC Köln
- 1964–1974: West Germany
- 1978–1980: Werder Bremen
Wolfgang Weber was born in Schlawe, Pomerania in 1944. Weber started his career at SpVgg Porz in 1962. He went on to play 356 games for 1. FC Köln, winning two Bundesliga championships and the 1977-78 European Cup.
After leaving Köln, Weber played for Eintracht Frankfurt, Hamburger SV, 1. FC Kaiserslautern, FC Bayern Munich, and Borussia Dortmund. He is now a coach at 1. FC Kaiserslautern. Wolfgang Weber was inducted into the German Football Hall of Fame in 2006.
He is also a member of the German Football Association (DFB) coaching staff. Wolfgang Weber has two children. He was born on June 26, 1944.
Weber is a former football manager who has had a successful international career with the West Germans. Weber was manager of Werder Bremen from 1978 to 1980.
He led the club to two consecutive Bundesliga titles and a runner-up finish at the FIFA World Cup. Weber is a three-time German Football Association (DFB) Coach of the Year winner.
He is also a member of the West German Football Hall of Fame. Weber is a pundit for Eurosport and RTL. He is currently the sporting director at Hertha BSC.
Weber is married and has two children. Weber is a former German international footballer who played as a midfielder.
39. Dimitris Limnios
Midfielder
Career
- 2002–2012: Niki Volos
- 2012–2014: Atromitos
- 2014–2017: Atromitos
- 2017–2020: PAOK
- 2020–: 1. FC Köln
- 2021–2022: → Twente (loan)
- 2014: Greece U16
- 2014–2015: Greece U17
- 2015–2017: Greece U19
- 2017–2019: Greece U21
- 2018–: Greece
- *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 11:02, 16 November 2022 (UTC), ‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 23
Dimitrios Limnios is a winger who currently plays for 1. FC Köln in the German Bundesliga. He started his career with Niki Volos before joining Köln in 2017.
Limnios has represented Greece at youth level, and made his senior debut for the country in 2017. He has also represented the Under-21 side. Limnios is a fast and powerful winger, who is known for his attacking play.
He is a regular starter for 1. FC Köln, and is expected to be a key player for the club in the upcoming seasons. Limnios has a number of personal accolades to his name, including being named the Greek U21 Player of the Year in 2018.
He is also a Greek youth international, and has made several appearances for the full national side.
Dimitrios Limnios is a young player with a lot of potential, and he is expected to continue to develop and progress in his career. He is a talented winger who is capable of scoring goals, and he is sure to be a key player.
40. Stephan Engels
Midfielder
Career
- 1968–1976: TuS Mondorf
- 1976–1978: 1. FC Köln
- 1978–1988: 1. FC Köln
- 1988–1990: Fortuna Köln
- 1982–1983: West Germany
- 1995–1996: 1. FC Köln
- 2004–2005: SCB Viktoria Köln
- *Club domestic league appearances and goals
Stephan Engels is a 62-year-old midfielder who played for TuS Mondorf in his youth. He was born on September 6, 1960, in Niederkassel, West Germany.
Engels has played for numerous clubs throughout his career, most notably Bundesliga side Werder Bremen and Leicester City in the English Premier League.
He retired from professional football in 2009 after playing for MSV Duisburg. Engels is currently the manager of MSV Duisburg's reserve team.
He was named the manager of the West Germany national team in November 2011. He is married and has two children. Engels is a midfielder who is known for his skillful passing and ball control.
He has represented his country at various international tournaments, including the 2002 FIFA World Cup and the 2006 FIFA World Cup.
41. Justin Diehl
Career
- 2011: JFS Köln
- 2011–2022: 1. FC Köln
- 2022–: 1. FC Köln
- 2019–2020: Germany U16
- 2021: Germany U18
- 2022–: Germany U19
- *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 19:39, 24 January 2023 (UTC), ‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 19
Justin Diehl is a German forward who currently plays for 1. FC Köln. Diehl started his youth career with 1. FC Köln, and progressed through their youth academy before making his professional debut in the 2016–17 season.
Diehl is a quick and powerful forward, and is known for his goalscoring ability. Diehl has represented Germany at youth level, and has also appeared for the country at junior level.
Diehl is a key player for 1. FC Köln, and is expected to be a part of their starting lineup for the upcoming season.
Diehl is a German international footballer who currently plays for 1. FC Köln in the Bundesliga. He has also played for the Germany U-16, U-18, and U-19 teams.
Diehl started his career at JFS Köln, and he has since played for 1. FC Köln. Diehl is a versatile player who can play as a defender or midfielder.
Diehl has been a regular starter for 1. FC Köln since he joined the club in 2020. He has played in five Bundesliga matches for 1. FC Köln this season, scoring one goal.
Diehl is a versatile player who can play in any position on the pitch. Diehl has played for Germany at various youth levels. He has represented Germany at the U-16, U-18, and U-19 levels.
Diehl has made four appearances for the Germany U-19 team this season, scoring one goal. Diehl is a key player for 1. FC Köln and he is expected to continue playing for the club for many years to come.
42. Hannes Löhr
Career
- 1951–1962: SV Eitorf 09
- 1962–1964: Sportfreunde Saarbrücken
- 1964–1978: 1. FC Köln
- 1967–1972: West Germany
- 1983–1986: 1. FC Köln
- 1986–2002: (West) Germany U21
Hannes Löhr was born on 5 July 1942 in Eitorf, Germany. Löhr started his career with SV Eitorf 09 in 1951, and he played for Sportfreunde Saarbrücken from 1962 to 1964.
He joined 1. FC Köln in 1964 and he played there for 381 games over the next six seasons. Löhr was a prolific goalscorer during his career, and he helped 1. FC Köln to win the Bundesliga title in 1974 and the DFB-Pokal in 1975.
He retired from playing in 1978 and he later worked as a football coach. Hannes Löhr died on 29 February 2016 at the age of 73. Hannes Löhr played for 1. FC Köln and later managed the club.
He was a member of the West German national team that won the UEFA European Championship in 1972.
He later managed the Germany U21 team. He retired from playing football in 1986. He is a former head coach of the Germany national team. He currently works as a football pundit.
He is a highly respected figure in the German football community. Hannes Löhr is a household name in Germany. He is considered to be one of the greatest German football managers of all time.
43. Julian Roloff
Career
- Bayer 04 Leverkusen
- 2016–2018: Viktoria Köln
- 2018–2019: 1. FC Köln
- 2019–2022: 1. FC Köln II
- 2022: Cavalry FC
- 2023–: 1. FC Köln II
- *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 11 February 2023
Julian Roloff is a goalkeeper for 1. FC Köln. He made his professional debut in the Bundesliga in the 2014/15 season. Julian Roloff has represented Germany at youth level.
He made his debut for the national team in the 2016 European Under-19 Championship. Julian Roloff is known for his athleticism and agility. He is a very promising goalkeeper and has the potential to become a top-level player.
Julian Roloff is a very popular player with the fans of 1. FC Köln. He is considered to be a player with great potential. Julian Roloff is a very hard-working goalkeeper. He is always striving to improve his skills and improve his performance.
Julian Roloff is a very popular player with the fans of 1. FC Köln. He is considered to be a player with great potential. Julian Roloff is a very promising goalkeeper and has the potential to become a top-level player. Julian Roloff is a very hard-working goalkeeper.
He is always striving to improve his skills and improve his performance. Julian Roloff is a very popular player with the fans of 1. FC Köln. He is considered to be a player with great potential.
44. Heinz Flohe
Career
- 1952–1966: TSC Euskirchen
- 1966–1979: 1. FC Köln
- 1979–1980: TSV 1860 Munich
- 1965–1966: West Germany Youth
- 1967–1973: West Germany U23
- 1974: West Germany B
- 1970–1978: West Germany
- : 1. FC Köln (assistant)
- 1981–1991: TSC Euskirchen
- : TuS Olympia Ülpenich
Heinz Flohe was born in Cologne, Germany on 28 January 1948. Flohe played for Bundesliga club 1. FC Köln from 1966 to 1979. Flohe made his international debut for West Germany in a 1978 World Cup qualifier against Northern Ireland.
Flohe played in the 1982 World Cup and the 1986 World Cup. Flohe retired from professional football in 1989. Flohe later worked as a football coach at 1. FC Köln and TSV 1860 Munich. Flohe died at the age of 65 in Vettweiß, Germany on 15 June 2013.
Heinz Flohe was inducted into the German Football Hall of Fame in 2007. Heinz Flohe is survived by his wife, Gisela, and two children. Heinz Flohe played for West Germany at youth level and later on in the B team. He then had a successful managerial career with 1.
FC Köln and TuS Olympia Ülpenich. His most notable achievement was winning the 1974 World Cup with West Germany. He also managed the West Germany national team at the UEFA European Championship in 1976, but they were eventually defeated by Yugoslavia.
45. Matthias Scherz
Forward
Career
- 1979–1989: SV Rot-Weiß Scheeßel
- 1989–1994: SV Rot-Weiß Scheeßel
- 1994–1996: FC St. Pauli II
- 1996–1999: FC St. Pauli
- 1999–2009: 1. FC Köln
- 2012–2013: Fortuna Köln
- *Club domestic league appearances and goals
Matthias Scherz is a 51-year-old German striker who played for 1. FC Köln from 2006 until his retirement in 2014. He is a four-time German Bundesliga champion and a two-time winner of the German Cup.
Scherz began his career at Rotenburg Wümme before joining Bayern Munich's youth system in 1990. He made his first team debut in 1994 and went on to make over 250 appearances for the Bavarians, including 71 in the Champions League.
Scherz signed for 1. FC Köln in 2006 and went on to score 104 goals in 193 appearances for the club. He helped them to four Bundesliga titles, two German Cup titles and a UEFA Champions League medal in 2013. Scherz announced his retirement from football in 2014 after helping 1.
FC Köln to their third consecutive Bundesliga title. He has since been appointed as the club's sporting director. Matthias Scherz was born on 14 December 1971 in Rotenburg Wümme.
He started his career with Bayern Munich and then joined 1. FC Köln. He retired in 2014 after helping.
46. Uwe Bein
Career
- 1968–1975: TSV Lengers
- 1975–1978: VfB Heringen
- 1978–1984: Kickers Offenbach
- 1984–1987: 1. FC Köln
- 1987–1989: Hamburger SV
- 1989–1994: Eintracht Frankfurt
- 1994–1997: Urawa Red Diamonds
- 1997–1998: VfB Gießen
- 1983: West Germany Olympic
- 1989–1993: Germany
- *Club domestic league appearances and goals
Uwe Bein is a retired German footballer who played as a midfielder. He was born in Heringen, West Germany in 1960. He started his career with TSV Lengers in 1968, before joining VfB Heringen in 1975.
He made 114 appearances for VfB, scoring 12 goals. Bein retired from professional football in 1998, having played for SV Werder Bremen and Rot-Weiß Erfurt during his final two seasons.
He has since worked as a football coach, most notably at his former club VfB Heringen.
Bein was named West German Footballer of the Year in 1978. He was also part of the German team that reached the semi-finals of the 1982 World Cup.
Bein is a member of the German Football Hall of Fame. Bein was born in Heringen, West Germany in 1960. He started his professional career with TSV Lengers in 1968, before joining VfB Heringen in 1975.
He made 114 appearances for VfB, scoring 12 goals. Bein retired from professional football in 1998, having played for SV Werder Bremen and Rot-Weiß Erfurt during his final two seasons.
He has since worked as a football coach, most notably at his former club VfB Heringen.
Bein was named West German Footballer of the Year in 1978. He was also part of the German team that reached the semi-finals of the 1982 World Cup.
Bein is a member of the German Football Hall of Fame. Bein was born in Heringen, West Germany in 1960.
He started his professional career with TSV Lengers in 1968, before joining VfB Heringen in 1975. He made 114 appearances for VfB, scoring 12 goals.
Bein retired from professional football in 1998, having played for SV Werder Bremen and Rot-Weiß Erfurt during his final two seasons. He has since worked as a football coach, most notably at his former club VfB Heringen.
Bein was named West German Footballer of the Year in 1978. He was also part of the German
Also Played For: hamburger sv, urawa red diamonds
47. Thomas Allofs
Career
- 1978: TuS Gerresheim
- 1978–1982: Fortuna Düsseldorf
- 1982–1986: 1. FC Kaiserslautern
- 1986–1989: 1. FC Köln
- 1989: Strasbourg
- 1990–1992: Fortuna Düsseldorf
- 1979–1982: West Germany U21
- 1979–1988: West Germany B
- 1985–1988: West Germany
- *Club domestic league appearances and goals
Thomas Allofs started his professional career at TuS Gerresheim in 1978. He spent most of his career with Eintracht Frankfurt, where he won the German Cup in 1997 and the Bundesliga in 1999.
He also featured for Borussia Dortmund and FC Barcelona, before ending his career with Arminia Bielefeld in 2004. Allofs was a prolific striker, scoring more than 250 goals in his career. He was a member of the German national team, making his debut in 1984.
He was a part of the squad that competed at the 1990 World Cup and the UEFA Euro 2000. Allofs was honoured with the German Footballer of the Year award in 1996, 1997 and 1999.
He is currently the president of the DFB (German Football Association). Thomas Allofs is a member of the DFB Hall of Fame.
Thomas Allofs was born on September 2, 1961 in Düsseldorf, North Rhine-Westphalia, West Germany. Thomas Allofs started his career at Fortuna Düsseldorf, where he made 113 appearances between 1978-1982.
In 1982, Thomas Allofs transferred to 1. FC Kaiserslautern and helped the club win the Bundesliga title that year.
Thomas Allofs then transferred to 1. FC Köln in 1989, where he played for two seasons. Thomas Allofs then transferred to Strasbourg in 1990. He played for the club for one season before retiring.
Thomas Allofs made international appearances for West Germany between 1979-1982. Thomas Allofs is currently the sporting director at Hamburger SV.
48. Harald Konopka
Defender
Career
- 1971–1983: 1. FC Köln
- 1983–1984: Borussia Dortmund
- 1978–1979: West Germany
- *Club domestic league appearances and goals
Harald Konopka was born in Düren, West Germany in 1952. Konopka started his youth career at Teutonia Echtz. Konopka made his professional debut in the Bundesliga with Borussia Mönchengladbach in 1974.
Konopka went on to make over 350 appearances in the Bundesliga and 2. Bundesliga. Konopka made his international debut for West Germany in 1973. Konopka played his last international game in 1990. Konopka retired from professional football in 1992.
Konopka has since been involved in coaching and management. Harald Konopka was awarded the UEFA Jubilee Award in 1999.
Harald Konopka played for 1. FC Köln from 1971 to 1983, during which time he made 335 league appearances and scored 21 goals. He also played for Borussia Dortmund from 1983 to 1984, making 17 appearances and scoring zero goals.
Konopka represented West Germany at international level in 1978 and 1979. Currently, Konopka is a coach at Eintracht Frankfurt.
Final Words
FC Koln is a professional football club based in Cologne, Germany that has been playing in the top. . league for over 50 years. The club has had a number of talented players throughout its history, and.
Produced some of the best players in the world. Some of the best players to ever play for FC. . Koln include Lothar Matthäus, Bernd Schuster, and Jürgen Klinsmann.
