Tim Lemperle

Tim Lemperle is a German centre-forward born in Frankfurt on 5 February 2002. He began at TuS Makkabi Frankfurt before developing with 1. FSV Mainz 05 and FSV Frankfurt, then joining 1. FC Köln in 2017. With Köln, Lemperle won the U17 Bundesliga title in 2018/19 and made his senior Bundesliga debut against Werder Bremen in June 2020. A loan to SpVgg Greuther Fürth in 2023/24 brought six goals and five assists in 34 competitive appearances. Returning to Köln in 2024/25, he scored 10 goals in 25 matches as the club won the 2. Bundesliga title and promotion. Lemperle subsequently joined 1899 Hoffenheim, continuing his development at top-flight level. Standing 187 centimetres tall, he combines runs behind the defence with pressing, link play and the ability to operate from wider attacking positions.