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Assists with three corners Kainz assisted once to go with three crosses (two accurate) and three corners in Saturday's 3-3 draw against Monchengladbach. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 91st mi...

Impact Kainz took three corners Saturday, sending in three crosses and adding an assist. The attacking midfielder isn't the all-Bundesliga dynamo he was earlier in his career, but he still offers creativity and guile, especially from dead-ball situations. Kainz will hope to build on this assist heading into the international break.

MARCH 23 • ROTOWIRE

Scores in first start Kainz scored one goal to go with four shots (two on goal), three crosses (one accurate) and one chance created in Sunday's 4-1 win versus Hamburger SV.

Impact Kainz scored his first goal in the campaign just after halftime to double Koln's lead. The midfielder led Koln with a season-high four shots in the match. That was his first start in six overall appearances.

NOVEMBER 5, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Said El Mala seals 4-1 win for Cologne over 9-man Hamburg in Bundesliga

Said El Mala scores and sets up a goal in stoppage time to seal Cologne’s 4-1 win over nine-man Hamburger SV

NOVEMBER 2, 2025 • Associated Press

All round performance against Augsburg Kainz had two shots (one on goal), seven crosses (one accurate) and one corner in Saturday's 1-1 draw versus FC Augsburg.

Impact Kainz captained his team to a draw against Augsburg. He had an extraordinary performance as he took two shots, created four chances, completed two dribbles, blocked two shots and recorded three clearances, three interceptions and one tackle. He has not scored or assisted from open play but has three penalty goals this season.

NOVEMBER 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Scores brace Kainz scored two goals to go with three shots (two on goal), seven crosses (three accurate) and three corners in Sunday's 3-1 victory against Monchengladbach.

Impact Kainz had a busy day Sunday while proving two of the three goals for the team Sunday. He's scored three goals on 10 shots (three accurate) along with 39 crosses (14 accurate) thus far.

OCTOBER 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Rhine derby sees Cologne beat Gladbach 3-1 for 1st Bundesliga win this season

Florian Kainz scored two penalties as Cologne claimed its first Bundesliga victory of the season with a 3-1 Rhine derby win over 10-man Borussia Mönchengladbach

OCTOBER 22, 2023 • Associated Press

Creates one chance Kainz crossed once inaccurately and created a chance during Sunday's 3-0 loss to Leverkusen.

Impact Kainz was held off the scoresheet, but wasn't alone as Koln were shutout on Sunday. The attacker has just one goal through the opening seven matches of the season, but has crossed 20 times and created eight chances over his last four contests.

OCTOBER 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Five chances created Kainz generated two shots (zero on goal), eight crosses (three accurate) and five corners in Saturday's 2-1 loss versus Werder Bremen.

Impact Kainz created five chances and shot twice during Saturday's loss. The forward has still yet to provide an assist despite creating 10 chances in five matches and has scored just once. The Koln offense has been dreadful as a whole, leaving a major concern for where any sort of goal-scoring upside will come from for Kainz.

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Nets in draw Kainz scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal), three crosses (one accurate) and one corner in Sunday's 1-1 draw versus Eintracht Frankfurt.

Impact Kainz opened his account before the international break with a smooth finish during Sunday's one-all draw. The attacking midfielder hasn't gotten off to a hot start, but he has plenty of upside moving forward after earning 16 goal contributions in 2022-23. Kainz has been limited to just a single shot in three matches, and only three chances created.

SEPTEMBER 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Busy in loss Kainz had six crosses (three accurate) and one corner in Saturday's 1-0 loss to Borussia Dortmund.

Impact Kainz sent in six crosses but failed to accomplish too much with that volume as he failed to find a final pass. Koln were largely the better team throughout Saturday's loss but lacked any sort of composure in front of goal or to set up any major chances. Kainz was brilliant in 2022-23 with 16 goal contributions and is set to be the driving force of the Billy Goats attack in 2023-24.

AUGUST 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Shut down in loss Kainz generated two shots (zero on goal), seven crosses (two accurate) and five corners in Saturday's 2-1 loss to Bayern Munich.

Impact Kainz ended the season off the scoresheet, shooting twice and creating a chance. The attacking midfielder sent in seven crosses and maintained his roles on set-pieces. Kainz ends the Bundesliga with six goals and 10 assists, a new high in both regards and goal contributions. Kainz also sent in a new career-high of 152 corners as he took a lion's share of the set-pieces.

MAY 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Grabs another assist Kainz assisted one goal and attempted seven crosses (three accurate) and two shots (one on target) in Saturday's 1-1 draw against Werder.

Impact Kainz was one of the most influential players in the game, ranking first for accurate crosses (three) and chances created (three). The attacker is in fine from with four assists and one goal in his last five. He has set career highs for both goals (six) and assists (ten) this season.

MAY 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Assists again Kainz assisted once to go with one shot (one on goal), 12 crosses (six accurate) and nine corners in Friday's 5-2 victory versus Hertha Berlin.

Impact Kainz assisted for the second match in a row to move to 15 goal contributions, a new career-high for the attacking midfielder. This has been a true breakout season for Kainz, who went from a bit-part producer in a major role to a truly prolific playmaker. Kainz is up to six goals and nine assists through 30 Bundesliga appearances (29 starts.)

MAY 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

In starting XI Kainz (head) was named to the starting XI versus Hertha Berlin on Friday.

Impact Kainz has started all but one of his 29 appearances for the club this season and will avoid missing any time due to his head injury. In his last four contests, the attacking midfielder has racked up one goal on eight shots (three on target), two assists, 24 crosses (12 accurate) and 14 corners. Kainz should continue to serve as the primary corner taker for the club heading into the final matches of the season, providing top-end fantasy production along the way.

MAY 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Training Monday Kainz (head) took full part in training Monday's session, Koln announced.

Impact Kainz was available for full training Monday despite coming off due to a potential concussion Friday. The forward will hope to make a full return during a Friday clash with Hertha without missing any time in the first team.

MAY 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Assists opening goal Kainz had an assist but also left with a head injury during Friday's 2-1 win over Leverkusen.

Impact Kainz set up Davie Selke in the 14th minute assisting the opening goal of the match. The assist was the eighth in 29 appearances for the attacker, but Kainz was forced off in the 64th minute after feeling dazed following a duel.

MAY 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Sends in 14 crosses in loss Kainz generated two shots (one on goal), 14 crosses (six accurate), three chances created and nine corners in Saturday's 1-0 defeat against SC Freiburg.

Impact Kainz had a good offensive outing, but couldn't help them find the back of the net to avoid the loss at home. The midfielder led them with a season-high 14 crosses, while also creating the most chances for his side. He has six goals and seven assists so far.

MAY 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Scores and assists in win Kainz scored once from three shots (two on target) and registered an assist in Saturday's 3-1 win against Hoffenheim.

Impact Kainz opened the scoring from the spot and created three goal-scoring opportunities, one of which was converted by Davie Selke. In doing so, he beat his career highs for both categories in a single season. The attacker will have been happy to get back on the scoresheet with his last goal coming in October.

APRIL 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Booked in draw Kainz registered one shot (zero on goal), five crosses (three accurate) and three corners in Saturday's 1-1 draw versus Mainz. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 8th mi...

Impact Kainz picked up a fourth yellow card of the season. He was replaced by Denis Huseinbasic in the 85th minute. He has scored five times and set up six goals in 26 appearances. However, his last goal involvement was against Eintracht Frankfurt in February.

APRIL 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Six crosses Saturday Kainz registered one shot (zero on goal), six crosses (three accurate) and four corners in Saturday's 6-1 defeat against Borussia Dortmund.

Impact Kainz sent in six crosses on the back of four corners, but was largely shut down. The forward could do little to threaten the Dortmund back line, though he showed his solid floor creatively once more. Kainz will have easier matches with more opportunities going forward on the other side of the international break.

MARCH 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Continues crossing barrage Kainz took an off target shot, crossed 11 times (two accurate) and created two chances during Friday's match against Bochum.

Impact Kainz was held off the scoresheet before subbing off in the 77th minute of Friday's match. Kainz has impressed for a bottom half of the table Koln club, with 11 goal involvements and a Bundesliga high 117 crosses in his 22 appearances.

MARCH 10, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Whips in six crosses Kainz took three shots (one on goal), crossed six times (one accurate) and created three chances during Saturday's 0-0 draw with Union Berlin.

Impact Kainz was held off the scoresheet but led Koln in shots, crosses and chances created in the match. Kainz has 11 goal involvements in 21 appearances while leading the Bundesliga with 166 crosses.

MARCH 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Starts in midfield Saturday Kainz (illness) is in the starting lineup for Saturday's game against Union Berlin.

Impact Kainz was pictured in training earlier this week, so he gets the nod here and will feature as the main playmaker, sitting in the middle of a three-man line behind the lone striker, Steffen Tigges.

MARCH 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Trains with club Kainz (illness) is pictured back training with the team ahead of Saturday's clash versus Union Berlin.

Impact Kainz missed last match with an illness and is back in the training grounds and is expected to be an option Saturday. Since the winter break, he has generated two assists, 39 crosses (10 accurate) and 23 corners in the last six games played.

FEBRUARY 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Missing through illness Kainz is not in the match day squad to face Wolfsburg on Saturday due to illness.

Impact Kainz misses out on Saturday's match after coming down with an illness in the buildup. The attacker will hope to recover in time for next week's match against Union Berlin.

FEBRUARY 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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