Köln vs Mönchengladbach: a derby tests two fragile defences
The Rhine derby brings together a Köln side unbeaten in its two home league games and a Gladbach side that has lost all four league matches and (…)
The page presents 1.FC Köln within the football life of Cologne, connecting its present-day team information with the venue, traditions and civic setting that give the club its character. It provides a dated snapshot and places recent developments alongside the wider context of a red-and-white institution whose identity reaches beyond match results. Cologne’s stadium, supporter culture and distinctive Billy Goats symbolism provide the backdrop for a concise profile of one of Germany’s best-known clubs.
Xtra rating
1839
Conservative: 1207
Rank club
229
Updated: 27 October 2026
1.FC Köln Upcoming matches by league
Bundesliga
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- Regular Season - 9
1.FC KölnNo H2HBayer Leverkusen
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- Regular Season - 10
Bayern MünchenNo H2H1.FC Köln
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- Regular Season - 11
1.FC KölnNo H2HSV Elversberg
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- Regular Season - 12
FC AugsburgNo H2H1.FC Köln
1.FC Köln Last matches by league
Bundesliga
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- Regular Season - 8
Union Berlin1 - 11.FC Köln
Stadion An der Alten Försterei -
- Regular Season - 7
1.FC Köln0 - 0FC Schalke 04
RheinEnergieSTADION -
- Regular Season - 6
Eintracht Frankfurt1 - 01.FC Köln
Deutsche Bank Park -
- Regular Season - 5
1.FC Köln2 - 1Borussia Mönchengladbach
RheinEnergieSTADION
DFB Pokal
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- Round of 32
1.FC Köln5 - 0Union Berlin
RheinEnergieSTADION
Friendlies Clubs
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- Club Friendlies
FC Viktoria Köln2 - 21.FC Köln
2. Bundesliga
1.FC Köln Team Roster
1.FC Köln’s recorded squad contains 24 players: seven attackers, seven defenders, six midfielders and four goalkeepers. The attacking group includes R. Ache, L. Waldschmidt and Reigan Heskey. Defensive options include J. Schmied, L. Lochoshvili, R. Van den Berg and Jahmai Simpson-Pusey. Midfield names include T. Krauß, A. Castro-Montes, Í. Bergmann Jóhannesson and G. M. Neves. M. Schwäbe and R. Zieler anchor the goalkeeping group alongside M. James and M. Köbbing. The roster provides coverage across all four listed positions, with multiple options in attack, defence, midfield and goal.
position Goalkeeper
1
Marvin Schwäbe
GK
Germany
20
Ron-Robert Zieler
GK
Germany
position Defender
2
Joël Pascal Schmied
DEF
Switzerland
5
Tom Krauß
DEF
Germany
14
Gideon Mensah
DEF
Ghana
22
Jahmai Simpson-Pusey
DEF
England
24
Luka Lochoshvili
DEF
Georgia
28
Sebastian Søraas Sebulonsen
DEF
Norway
33
Rav van den Berg
DEF
Netherlands
46
Assad Kotya-Fofana
DEF
Germany
position Midfielder
3
Borna Sosa
MID
Croatia
6
Ellyes Joris Skhiri
MID
France
8
Fayssal Harchaoui
MID
Germany
8
Ísak Bergmann Jóhannesson
MID
England
10
Said El Mala
MID
Germany
16
G. Neves
MID
17
Alessio Daniel Castro-Montes
MID
Belgium
23
Paul Michael Junior Okon-Engstler
MID
Italy
29
Jan Uwe Thielmann
MID
Germany
37
Linton Maina
MID
Germany
39
Jonathan Friemel
MID
Germany
47
Mikey Steven Danny Moore
MID
England
position Attacker
7
Gian-Luca Waldschmidt
FWD
Germany
9
Ragnar Prince Friedel Ache
FWD
Germany
11
Reigan Heskey
FWD
England
15
Imad Rondić
FWD
Bosnia-Herzegovina
19
Malek El Mala
FWD
Germany
27
Thijs Dallinga
FWD
Netherlands
30
Marius Bülter
FWD
Germany
Last 1.FC Köln Coachs
Friedhelm Funkel is the most recently dated coaching appointment, beginning on 1 May 2025, with no end date shown. His role is not designated as current. Gerhard Struber’s spell ran from 1 July 2024 to 1 May 2025, following Timo Schultz from January to June 2024. Steffen Baumgart led the side from July 2021 until December 2023. A separate Mirella Junker appointment begins on 1 April 2022 without a recorded end date, so it remains a dated historical entry rather than evidence of the present holder.
Friedhelm Funkel
Germany
Coach since
1 May 2025
Coach until
History
| Coach | Coach country | Coach since | Coach until |
|---|---|---|---|
| Friedhelm Funkel | Germany | 1 May 2025 | |
| Gerhard Struber | Austria | 1 July 2024 | 1 May 2025 |
| Timo Schultz | Germany | 1 January 2024 | 1 June 2024 |
| Mirella Junker | Germany | 1 April 2022 | |
| Steffen Baumgart | Germany | 1 July 2021 | 1 December 2023 |
| Friedhelm Funkel | Germany | 1 April 2021 | 1 June 2021 |
| Markus Gisdol | Germany | 1 November 2019 | 1 April 2021 |
| Achim Beierlorzer | Germany | 1 July 2019 | 1 November 2019 |
| André Pawlak | Germany | 29 April 2019 | |
| Markus Anfang | Germany | 1 July 2018 | 1 April 2019 |
| Stefan Ruthenbeck | Germany | 1 December 2017 | 1 June 2018 |
| Peter Stöger | Austria | 1 June 2013 | 1 December 2017 |
| Ståle Solbakken | Norway | 1 July 2011 | 1 April 2012 |
| Volker Finke | Germany | 1 April 2011 | 1 June 2011 |
| Zvonimir Soldo | Croatia | 1 July 2009 | 1 October 2010 |
| Christoph Daum | Germany | 1 November 2006 | 1 June 2009 |
| Huub Stevens | Netherlands | 1 July 2004 | 1 June 2005 |
| Morten Olsen | Denmark | 1 April 1993 | 1 August 1995 |
| Christoph Daum | Germany | 1 September 1986 | 1 June 1990 |
1.FC Köln Transfers
The latest recorded arrivals include G. M. Neves from Benfica U19 and Paul Michael Junior Okon-Engstler from Sydney in transfers dated 7 August and 22 July. Reigan Heskey joined from Manchester City on 17 July and L. Lochoshvili arrived from 1. FC Nürnberg on 1 July. Free-agent arrivals M. James from Paris Saint Germain and G. Mensah from Auxerre were recorded on 23 and 10 July. The list also includes Jahmai Simpson-Pusey on a transfer from Manchester City and several returns from loan alongside an earlier loan for F. Chávez from Bayern München.
Latest player transfers from
| Player | Team from | Transfer type | Transfer date |
|---|---|---|---|
| B. Sosa |
Crystal Palace
|
Loan | 31 August 2026 |
| M. Moore |
Tottenham
|
Loan | 30 August 2026 |
| E. Skhiri |
Eintracht Frankfurt
|
Transfer | 20 August 2026 |
| T. Dallinga |
Bologna
|
Loan | 16 August 2026 |
| G. Neves |
Benfica U19
|
Transfer | 7 August 2026 |
| G. Neves |
Benfica
|
Transfer | 7 August 2026 |
| G. M. Neves |
Benfica U19
|
Transfer | 7 August 2026 |
| M. James |
Paris Saint Germain
|
Free agent | 23 July 2026 |
| M. James |
Paris Saint Germain
|
Free agent | 23 July 2026 |
| Paul Michael Junior Okon-Engstler |
Sydney
|
Transfer | 22 July 2026 |
| Reigan Heskey |
Manchester City
|
Transfer | 17 July 2026 |
| G. Mensah |
Auxerre
|
Free agent | 10 July 2026 |
| L. Lochoshvili |
1. FC Nürnberg
|
Transfer | 1 July 2026 |
| T. Krauß |
FSV Mainz 05
|
Transfer | 30 June 2026 |
| J. Kamiński |
VfL Wolfsburg
|
Transfer | 30 June 2026 |
The latest recorded departures include M. Ouro-Tagba’s transfer to VfL Bochum on 9 August and R. Carstensen’s move to Aarhus on 7 July. J. Kamiński also transferred to Benfica on 6 July. Loans sent F. Schenten to Roda on 27 July and J. Gazibegović to Widzew Łódź on 25 July, while E. Kujovic went to Wolfsberger AC on 5 February. Several free-agent departures were recorded on 30 June, including D. Heintz to Fortuna Düsseldorf, D. Huseinbašić to SC Braga and E. Martel to FSV Mainz 05. The period also contains returns of loans to parent clubs.
Latest player transfers to
| Player | Team to | Transfer type | Transfer date |
|---|---|---|---|
| E. Kujovic |
Zalaegerszegi TE
|
Transfer | 2 September 2026 |
| Julian Andreas Pauli |
Odense
|
Loan | 1 September 2026 |
| E. Bakatukanda |
VfL Osnabrück
|
Loan | 31 August 2026 |
FC St. Pauli
|
Loan | 26 August 2026 | |
| M. Ouro-Tagba |
VfL Bochum
|
Transfer | 9 August 2026 |
| F. Schenten |
Roda
|
Loan | 27 July 2026 |
| J. Gazibegović |
Widzew Łódź
|
Loan | 25 July 2026 |
| T. Schmitz |
SV Meppen
|
Free agent | 23 July 2026 |
| T. Schmitz |
SV Meppen
|
Free agent | 23 July 2026 |
| R. Carstensen |
Aarhus
|
Transfer | 7 July 2026 |
| J. Kamiński |
Benfica
|
Transfer | 6 July 2026 |
| R. Carstensen |
Aarhus
|
Transfer | 6 July 2026 |
| San-Luca Spitali |
Austria Salzburg
|
Free agent | 30 June 2026 |
| J. Ponente |
Karlsruher SC
|
Free agent | 30 June 2026 |
| S. Spitali |
Austria Salzburg
|
Free agent | 30 June 2026 |
Transfers Synthesis
The movement record around the 2026 summer window shows a mixed pattern rather than one single form of change. Arrivals include transfers, free-agent additions, a loan from Bayern München and multiple returns from loan, while departures include transfers, free-agent exits, outgoing loans and returns to parent clubs. Some names appear in more than one movement type or on both sides of the record, including Jahmai Simpson-Pusey, J. Kamiński, T. Krauß and E. Kujovic. That overlap is best understood as a dated sequence of registrations, loans and returns rather than a definitive squad-change total. Earlier entries also show loan activity in January and February 2026. The recent entries are not an exhaustive transfer ledger, so this synthesis describes the recorded pattern without assigning fees, motivations or a complete balance.
Leagues 1.FC Köln has participated in
1.FC Köln has recorded participation in the Bundesliga, DFB-Pokal and club friendlies through 2025, making them the recent competitions in the club’s participation history. The club’s Bundesliga history in this record begins in 2010, while DFB-Pokal participation begins in 2011 and friendlies in 2020. The 2. Bundesliga appears from 2012 to 2024 and is therefore historical here. Continental entries are also historical: UEFA Europa Conference League participation is recorded for 2022, and UEFA Europa League participation for 2017. The competition list reflects a domestic core with selected recent and past European involvement.
More about 1.FC Köln
1.FC Köln is the Cologne football club founded in 1948 through the merger of Kölner BC 01 and SpVgg Sülz 07. Based in North Rhine-Westphalia, it is identified with red and white, the Billy Goats nickname and a strong connection to the city’s public life. The club is widely known as Die Geißböcke, a name embodied by Hennes, the celebrated billy-goat mascot associated with home matches and one of German football’s most recognisable traditions.
Köln was a founding member of the Bundesliga and won the inaugural championship in 1963–64. Its longer history includes sustained top-flight relevance, periods in the 2. Bundesliga and a notable European footprint, including semi-final appearances in the European Cup and UEFA Cup during the club’s strongest earlier eras. That blend of ambition, setbacks and repeated returns to the national stage has helped define its identity.
Home matches are played at the RheinEnergieStadion in Müngersdorf, a distinctive stadium in Cologne’s green belt. The venue is recognised for its four illuminated towers and close-to-the-pitch design, while the surrounding city gives matchdays a setting shaped by local pride and Carnival culture. The club’s anthem, Mer stonn zo dir, FC Kölle, reinforces that bond through the Kölsch dialect and a message of loyalty across changing sporting fortunes.
1.FC Köln operates as a member-led registered association within Germany’s 50+1 framework, keeping majority voting control with its supporters rather than placing the club solely in private ownership. Its football ecosystem also rests on youth development, with the Sportpark Höhenberg academy contributing to a tradition of combining emerging local talent with experienced domestic players and international professionals. The badge brings the city and club together through the Cologne Cathedral and Hennes, making Köln’s visual identity as distinctive as its stadium, colors and supporter culture.
Last matches statistics for 1.FC Köln
| match | shots | Poss. | Pass % | Fouls | Cards | Saves |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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1.FC Köln
3 - 2
1899 Hoffenheim
|
6 / 18 |
|
81 | 11 | - | 2 |
|
VfB Stuttgart
4 - 1
1.FC Köln
|
5 / 18 |
|
0% | 6 | 3 | 4 |
|
1.FC Köln
1 - 1
Werder Bremen
|
6 / 15 |
|
0% | 11 | 2 | 4 |
|
Hamburger SV
2 - 1
1.FC Köln
|
5 / 18 |
|
0% | 14 | 3 | 5 |
|
FC Viktoria Köln
2 - 2
1.FC Köln
|
0 / 0 |
|
0% | 0 | - | 0 |
|
1.FC Köln
2 - 1
Borussia Mönchengladbach
|
7 / 19 |
|
0% | 8 | 1 | 6 |
|
Eintracht Frankfurt
1 - 0
1.FC Köln
|
3 / 9 |
|
0% | 17 | 2 | 6 |
|
1.FC Köln
0 - 0
FC Schalke 04
|
5 / 14 |
|
0% | 8 | 2 | 1 |
|
1.FC Köln
5 - 0
Union Berlin
|
8 / 14 |
|
0% | 8 | 1 | 4 |
|
Union Berlin
1 - 1
1.FC Köln
|
2 / 14 |
|
0% | 10 | 3 | 1 |
Detailed statistics 1.FC Köln
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Latest start lineups 1.FC Köln (XI)
Union Berlin vs 1. FC Köln
Bundesliga 2026 - 1575207
1. FC Köln vs Union Berlin
DFB Pokal 2026 - 1638563
1. FC Köln vs FC Schalke 04
Bundesliga 2026 - 1575201
Eintracht Frankfurt vs 1. FC Köln
Bundesliga 2026 - 1575187
1. FC Köln vs Borussia Mönchengladbach
Bundesliga 2026 - 1575183
Hamburger SV vs 1. FC Köln
Bundesliga 2026 - 1575171
2025-2026
1st shirt
2023-2024
1st shirt
2023-2024
2nd shirt
2023-2024
3rd shirt
2023-2024
4th shirt
2022-2023
1st shirt
2022-2023
2nd shirt
2022-2023
3rd shirt
2022-2023
4th shirt
2022-2023
5th shirt
2021-2022
1st shirt
2021-2022
2nd shirt
2021-2022
3rd shirt
2021-2022
4th shirt
2021-2022
5th shirt
2020-2021
1st shirt
2020-2021
2nd shirt
2020-2021
3rd shirt
2020-2021
4th shirt
2020-2021
5th shirt
2019-2020
1st shirt