FC Köln Team News - Soccer

Tom Krauss - Permanently joins Koln Krauss has permanently joined Koln from Mainz after a mandatory purchase clause was activated following the club's Bundesliga survival, signing a contract until 2029, the club anno...

Impact Krauss joined on loan last summer and made 27 appearances throughout the campaign, earning particular praise from sporting director Thomas Kessler for his commitment during the crucial final stretch of the season when he played through a painful knee problem to help the club secure survival. Kessler highlighted his emotionality, passion and identification with the club as key qualities that make him an important piece of Koln's planning going forward, while Krauss himself expressed his pride at achieving the survival target alongside the fans and the city. The Leipzig-born midfielder has previously represented Nurnberg, Schalke, Mainz, Bochum and Luton Town across a well-travelled career, and will now look to establish himself as a key figure at Koln for the long term after signing what is a significant commitment to the Bundesliga club.

2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Sebastian Sebulonsen - Sends in four crosses Sebulonsen took an off target shot, crossed four times inaccurately and created a chance during Saturday's 5-1 loss to Bayern.

Impact Sebulonsen finished with the second most shots, crosses and chances created on the team during the lopsided loss. The fullback ends his first Bundesliga season with 31 shots, 66 crosses and 21 chances created across 31 league appearances.

MAY 16 • ROTOWIRE

Eric Martel - Active on both sides of ball Martel took two off target shots, blocked two shots and made three tackles (winning two) during Saturday's 5-1 loss to Bayern.

Impact Martel was active on both sides of the ball leading Koln in shots, blocks and tackles during the lopsided defeat. The midfielder ends the year with four goal involvements, 46 tackles and 124 clearances while making 31 league appearances.

MAY 16 • ROTOWIRE

Marvin Schwabe - Battered by Bayern Schwabe allowed five goals while making two saves during Saturday's 5-1 loss to Bayern.

Impact Schwabe allowed three goals in the first half and two in the second as Koln dropped all three points Saturday. Schwabe ends the year starting all 34 league matches while allowing 63 goals, the fourth most in the league, keeping just three clean sheets and making 94 saves.

MAY 16 • ROTOWIRE

Jakub Kaminski - Makes three interceptions Kaminski took an off target shot, crossed twice inaccurately, created a chance and made three interceptions during Saturday's 5-1 loss to Bayern.

Impact Kaminski was active on both sides of the ball finishing with the second most chances created on the team and leading Koln with three interceptions. The midfielder ends his first season with Koln combining for 10 goal involvements, 63 shots, 50 chances created and 117 crosses while starting all 34 league matches.

MAY 16 • ROTOWIRE

Said El Mala - Scores before injury El Mala scored a goal with his lone shot but left in the 80th minute due to an ankle injury.

Impact El Mala scored Koln's lone goal in the 18th minute before being replaced by Jan Thielmann following a challenge in the 80th minute. The 19-year old ends his breakout debut Bundesliga campaign with 17 goal involvements, 75 shots and 21 chances created across 34 appearances.

MAY 16 • ROTOWIRE

Tom Krauss - Undisclosed issue ends season Krauss (undisclosed) will not feature again this season after being ruled out of Saturday's clash against Bayern Munich due to injury, according to coach Rene Wagner. "Krauss will...

Impact Krauss had started each of Koln's last two matches before the issue emerged, making his season-ending absence a significant blow for his side. The midfielder finished the campaign with two assists across 26 Bundesliga appearances, having been a consistent presence in the engine room throughout the season. Isak Johannesson is expected to step into the starting role in midfield for the final match of the season, which carries little at stake as they have already secured their Bundesliga status.

MAY 14 • ROTOWIRE

Jahmai Simpson-Pusey - Back in contention Saturday Simpson-Pusey (not injury related) is an option for the squad and could start Saturday's clash against Bayern Munich, according to coach Rene Wagner. "Jahmai is an option for the s...

Impact Simpson-Pusey's return to contention comes after being left out of the squad for Sunday's clash against Heidenheim following a late arrival to the pre-match training session. The defender's inclusion in the plans for Saturday suggests he has addressed the disciplinary matter to the coaching staff's satisfaction. His potential return to the starting lineup gives Koln an experienced option at the back for a demanding fixture against Bayern Munich in the final stretch of a crucial survival battle.

MAY 14 • ROTOWIRE

Dominique Heintz - Subbed in on Sunday Heintz recorded no stats in Sunday's 3-1 defeat versus FC Heidenheim.

Impact Heintz replaced Cenk Ozkacar in the 89th minute and completed six passes. Heintz has featured in only nine games this campaign, starting five of them.

MAY 12 • ROTOWIRE

Jakub Kaminski - Registers most crosses Kaminski generated six crosses (zero accurate) and two corners in Sunday's 3-1 defeat versus FC Heidenheim.

Impact Kaminski recorded the most crosses in the game and completed 38 passes but failed to win any of the nine duels he contested. He has been a consistent presence, having started all 33 games so far, and has accumulated double-digit goal contributions this campaign.

MAY 12 • ROTOWIRE

Tom Krauss - Sets up equalizer Krauss assisted once to go with one cross (zero accurate) and one chance created in Sunday's 3-1 defeat against FC Heidenheim.

Impact Krauss set up Marius Bulter's equalizer in the 10th minute. Krauss recorded 39 passes, won six duels, and also made two tackles and a clearance. This was his first goal contribution since January, and he has contributed to only two goals this campaign.

MAY 12 • ROTOWIRE

Marius Bulter - Nets equalizer on Sunday Bulter scored one goal to go with five shots (three on goal), one cross (zero accurate) and one chance created in Sunday's 3-1 loss against FC Heidenheim.

Impact Bulter equalized in the 10th minute, assisted by Tom Krauss. Bulter recorded 22 passes and also made a clearance and an interception. He has now scored in back-to-back games for the second time this campaign and has reached nine goal contributions for the season.

MAY 12 • ROTOWIRE

Marvin Schwabe - Concedes three Schwabe recorded two saves and allowed three goals in Sunday's 3-1 loss versus FC Heidenheim.

Impact Schwabe recorded a clearance and completed 60 passes. Over the last four games, he has accumulated eight saves and three clearances. He will face champions Bayern Munich in the final game of the campaign next weekend.

MAY 12 • ROTOWIRE

Jahmai Simpson-Pusey - Left out for disciplinary reasons Simpson-Pusey (not injury related) was left out of the squad for Sunday's clash against Heidenheim after arriving late to the pre-match training session, according to coach Rene Wa...

Impact Simpson-Pusey's absence is a purely disciplinary matter with Joel Schmied stepping into the starting lineup for his first start since February. The coach made clear that punctuality is non-negotiable ahead of such a crucial survival battle fixture, sending a firm message to the squad about the standards expected heading into one of the most important games of Koln's season.

MAY 11 • ROTOWIRE

Eric Martel - Back from ban Martel is no longer suspended and is an option for the club moving forward.

Impact Martel is rejoining his team for the final match day, as the midfielder has served his one-match ban. He has been a starter in the midfield for the entire season and should return to that spot for the finale, scoring two goals and two assists in 30 appearances (29 starts).

MAY 10 • ROTOWIRE

Timo Hubers - Won't play before 2027 Hubers (knee) faces an extremely long road back from his serious knee injury, with sporting director Thomas Kessler admitting the club cannot expect him to be ready at the start of...

Impact Hubers shows a lot of determination in his rehabilitation, and sporting director Kessler said that watching him suffer the injury in Dortmund still gives him goosebumps. The club is simultaneously in advanced contract talks with Hubers, with both sides willing to reach an agreement quickly, though the deal has not yet been signed. Koln are committed to giving their captain zero time pressure and full support throughout what promises to be a lengthy recovery process, with the hope of eventually seeing him back in the RheinEnergie Stadion. Hubers has already overcome multiple serious knee injuries throughout his career and is determined not to let this latest setback define him.

MAY 8 • ROTOWIRE

Kristoffer Lund - Clears injury scare Lund (undisclosed) has been cleared and returned to full team training Tuesday, confirming he is back fit and available for Sunday's clash against Heidenheim, according to Geissblo...

Impact Lund had been forced off in the 80th minute of Saturday's draw against Union Berlin raising concerns over his fitness, but his participation in Tuesday's session alongside the rest of the available squad is a clean bill of health heading into the final home fixture of the season. The full-back should regain his starting role against Heidenheim as Koln look to secure their Bundesliga status in what promises to be a decisive weekend for the relegation battle.

MAY 5 • ROTOWIRE

Isak Bergmann Johannesson - Returning to play Johannesson is no longer suspended and is an option for his club again.

Impact Johannesson is back in the. mix after one-week out due to a suspension in league play. The midfielder started in six of his seven appearances leading up to the ban and should earn a starting role back in the coming games, recording one goal and two assists in 29 appearances this season.

MAY 3 • ROTOWIRE

Said El Mala - Scores in draw El Mala scored one goal to go with two shots (one on goal), one cross (one accurate) and two chances created in Saturday's 2-2 draw against Union Berlin.

Impact El Mala gave the visitors a two-goal lead via close-range finish in the 61st minute against the capital city team. He's carrying excellent momentum in the final stages of his debut Bundesliga campaign, leading the squad with 12 goals in 32 games played (18 starts) and racking four assists over that period. He'll look to further increase those numbers if he stays put in the No. 9 position for the remaining couple of fixtures.

MAY 2 • ROTOWIRE

Luca Waldschmidt - Provides assist in draw Waldschmidt assisted once to go with five crosses (two accurate) and three corners in Saturday's 2-2 draw versus Union Berlin.

Impact Waldschmidt stood out in playmaking duties, completing the last pass before Marius Bulter's 33rd-minute goal while taking half of his side's set pieces during the round 32 matchup. Even though he was unable to score this time, the forward continued his productive run as he registered a goal or assist for the third time in a row. After a series of five substitute appearances, he got the nod over both Linton Maina and Jan Thielmann on the right wing.

MAY 2 • ROTOWIRE

Marius Bulter - Scores against Union Berlin Bulter scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal) and one cross (zero accurate) in Saturday's 2-2 draw against Union Berlin.

Impact Bulter opened the scoring through a great shot to the top left angle of the goal after 33 minutes of play Saturday. The veteran added unusual defensive production, tying his season-high count of four clearances. He has now tallied four goals and four assists across 30 Bundesliga matches played this campaign, with six of those contributions coming in his last eight outings.

MAY 2 • ROTOWIRE

Marvin Schwabe - Beaten twice by Union Berlin Schwabe had one save and allowed two goals in Saturday's 2-2 draw against Union Berlin. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 88th minute.

Impact Schwabe saw a positive result slip away after conceding a pair of goals in the closing stages of the game. It was his 12th consecutive league match without a clean sheet, and the lone save extended a poor run of form as he failed to stop multiple shots for the third time in the last four clashes. His next challenge will be at home versus a recently improving Heidenheim attack.

MAY 2 • ROTOWIRE

Kristoffer Lund - Forced off injured Lund was forced off in the second half of Saturday's clash against Union Berlin due to an apparent injury.

Impact Lund provided an assist in the 61st minute before being forced off in the 80th minute of Saturday's clash against Union Berlin due to an apparent injury and will undergo further tests in the coming days to determine the severity of the issue. The full-back has been a regular starter this season, so a potential injury would be a major blow for his team, while Joel Schmied is expected to start in the back line if he is ruled out.

MAY 2 • ROTOWIRE

Eric Martel - Will miss Heidenheim game Martel picked up his tenth yellow card of the season against Union Berlin and will be suspended for the upcoming Bundesliga match against Heidenheim.

Impact Martel is unavailable for the upcoming Bundesliga match against Heidenheim due to suspension after picking up his tenth yellow card of the season against Union Berlin. The midfielder is an undisputed starter for his side, with two goals and two assists in 30 Bundesliga appearances this season, while Jakub Kaminski is expected to start in midfield in his absence.

MAY 2 • ROTOWIRE

Marvin Schwabe - Concedes twice in defeat Schwabe had one save and allowed two goals in Saturday's 2-1 loss versus Bayer Leverkusen.

Impact Schwabe played the full 90 minutes in Saturday's 2-1 home defeat to Leverkusen, getting a hand to Patrik Schick's first-half penalty but unable to keep it out as the spot-kick was powered firmly into the bottom-left corner following a controversial handball decision against Eric Martel. The goalkeeper is now on an 11-match run without a clean sheet, making 23 saves and conceding 21 goals during that span. He will look to bounce back in the next match against Union Berlin on Saturday.

APRIL 26 • ROTOWIRE

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