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Signs contract extension El Mala signed a contract extension with FC Koln until the end of the 2030/31 season Thursday.

Impact El Mala was heavily linked with a Premier League move this summer, and while the new deal provides some security going forward, don't be surprised if transfer rumors resurface again at the end of the 2026/27 campaign. El Mala was one of Koln's best players last season, tallying 13 goals and four assists in 34 Bundesliga appearances (20 starts).

18 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Fit for new season El Mala (ankle) is in the starting squad for Saturday's friendly against FC Rheinsud Koln and is fully fit for the new season, the club posted.

Impact El Mala finished his breakout debut Bundesliga campaign with 17 goal involvements, 75 shots and 21 chances created across 34 appearances, a season that ended with an ankle injury sustained late in the final match. His inclusion in the starting lineup for the preseason opener is a strong sign that the issue is fully behind him, positioning him to build on last season's breakout form as he heads into the new campaign.

JULY 18 • ROTOWIRE

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

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

Delivers one assist El Mala assisted once to go with 10 shots (three on goal), one cross (zero accurate) and one corner in Saturday's 2-1 defeat against Bayer Leverkusen.

Impact El Mala was the standout performer in Saturday's 2-1 defeat against Leverkusen despite ending on the losing side, hitting the post twice with efforts that should have given his side the lead in the first half, forcing Janis Blaswich into a sharp save. The forward also provided the assist for Luca Waldschmidt's consolation goal in the second half with a superb dribble and outside-of-the-boot cross across the face of goal, adding a season-high ten shots, one key pass and two tackles. El Mala has now registered three assists and 11 goals across 31 Bundesliga appearances this season, making him his team's top scorer.

APRIL 26 • ROTOWIRE

Opens scoring in win El Mala scored one goal to go with three shots (two on goal), one cross (one accurate) and two chances created in Sunday's 3-1 victory over Werder Bremen.

Impact El Mala converted a first half penalty Sunday to catalyze FC Koln's 3-1 home victory versus Werder Bremen. The goal continues a strong run of form that has seen the teenager score three goals from 11 shots (five on goal) across his last five appearances (five starts). El Mala has managed 11 goals and three assists across 29 appearances (15 starts) in his first Bundesliga campaign.,

APRIL 14 • ROTOWIRE

Starting immediately El Mala (ankle) is in the starting XI for Sunday's match against Werder Bremen.

Impact El Mala was fully training ahead of Sunday, and that has led to his return, with the forward starting immediately. With 15 starts in 29 appearances this season, while notching 10 goals and three assists, he will look to remain a starter, struggling to see that role to start the season, but now earning a fourth straight start.

APRIL 12 • ROTOWIRE

Fully trains, set for play El Mala (ankle) was back in team training Friday and appears to be an option for Sunday's match against Werder Bremen, according to manager Rene Wagner. "Said is doing well, he was...

Impact El Mala was day-to-day last week and is now appearing to be back in the fold, as the forward trained with the rest of his teammates this week. This is massive news for the club as he should return to a starting role immediately, with two goals in his past three contests. He has started in 14 of his 28 appearances this campaign, scoring 10 goals and three assists in his time on the field.

APRIL 10 • ROTOWIRE

Day-to-day moving forward El Mala has avoided a serious injury and is day-to-day moving forward, according to Geissblog Koln.

Impact El Mala went down with an ankle injury about 15 minutes after initially reporting an issue Sunday, leaving the match in the 82nd minute. However, after getting an MRI Monday, the forward is only dealing with a minor injury and is now day-to-day. This still leaves him as an option for Sunday's match against Werder Bremen, as the club will hope they have a regular starter for a crucial relegation zone match.

APRIL 6 • ROTOWIRE

Nets against Gladbach El Mala scored one goal to go with three shots (one on goal) in Saturday's 3-3 draw versus Monchengladbach.

Impact El Mala scored once on his only shot on goal during Saturday's draw. There weren't many chances for El Mala, but he took his biggest chance and scored what proved to be a crucial goal for the draw. El Mala has some tough matches after the break, so he will hope he can carry this goalscoring form on limited volume.

MARCH 23 • ROTOWIRE

Scores equalizer Saturday El Mala scored one goal to go with two shots (one on goal) and three crosses (one accurate) in Saturday's 1-1 draw against Hamburger SV. In addition, he was given a yellow card in...

Impact El Mala scored a header in the 45th minute Saturday off a Rav van den Berg assist, a goal which served as the equalizer. It marked his 12th goal contribution (nine goals and three assists) this season, three of which have come in his last four matches. He also made three clearances and won one tackle before he was subbed off in the 74th minute for Sebastian Sebulonsen.

MARCH 16 • ROTOWIRE

Scores and assists in draw El Mala scored one goal and assisted once to go with three shots (one on goal) in Saturday's 2-2 draw versus Hoffenheim.

Impact El Mala delivered a huge performance against Hoffenheim, contributing to both goals as he looked to regain form. It marked his first Bundesliga goal involvement in seven matches and served as a strong response after coming off the bench in the previous game. The 19 year old has still enjoyed an impressive season overall, recording eight goals and three assists in 23 appearances from 47 shots, numbers that rank highly among Bundesliga left wingers. If he is able to recover in time for the next fixture against Augsburg, he could be set for another strong showing in a more even mid table matchup.

FEBRUARY 27 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable Friday El Mala (undisclosed) is questionable for Friday's clash against Augsburg, coach Lukas Kwasniok said in the press conference. "Said's participation is still questionable."

Impact El Mala was unable to get through full training sessions this week for undisclosed reasons and now heads into Friday's matchup against Augsburg as a real question mark. The forward has started four of the last seven games for the goats, so his status is one to track closely in the final hours before kickoff. If he's forced to sit, Isak Johannesson would be in line for an uptick in minutes and a larger role in the attacking midfield.

FEBRUARY 25 • ROTOWIRE

Four shots, four crosses El Mala had four shots (one on goal), four crosses (zero accurate) and one chance created in Saturday's 2-1 victory against Mainz. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 72...

Impact Four is El Mala's season high in both shots and crosses, making his latest appearances among the more decent ones he has logged this season despite no goals or assists from him. The forward has been a great contributor for Koln this season, with seven goals and two assists.

JANUARY 17 • ROTOWIRE

Scores seventh of the year El Mala scored one goal to go with three shots (one on goal) and two crosses (zero accurate) in Saturday's 2-2 draw versus FC Heidenheim.

Impact El Mala buried his third goal in the last five games, as he racked up a minimum of three shots for a sixth time on the season. On the other hand, this was his second straight game without accounting for a chance created, and his fourth straight game with fewer than 10 completed passes.

JANUARY 12 • ROTOWIRE

Goals in two straight El Mala scored a goal while taking two shots (both on goal) and crossing once inaccurately during Saturday's 1-1 draw with St. Pauli.

Impact El Mala opened the scoring with a goal in the 51st minute while tying for the team-high with two shots in the draw. The attacker has a goal involvement in each of his last three matches to go along with six shots, four chances created and six crosses over that timeframe.

DECEMBER 6, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Scores late equalizer El Mala scored one goal to go with two shots (one on goal), three crosses (one accurate) and three chances created in Saturday's 1-1 draw versus Werder Bremen.

Impact El Mala has been rotated in the starting lineup over the last eight games, the winger started four away matches, scoring two goals from nine shots, and appeared as a substitute in four home games, adding two goals from 10 shots. He scored a late equalizer in this match and created a season-high three chances.

NOVEMBER 29, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Assists Saturday El Mala assisted once to go with two shots (zero on goal), two crosses (one accurate) and one chance created in Saturday's 4-3 loss versus Eintracht Frankfurt.

Impact El Mala set up one goal during Saturday's clash, making the most of his only chance created. The forward didn't have the chance for much volume in the match, but he was efficient with what he did. El Mala will need to make the most of limited chances to return any sort of volume for the newly-promoted side.

NOVEMBER 24, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Scores as substitute El Mala scored one goal to go with four shots (two on goal) in Sunday's 4-1 victory against Hamburger SV.

Impact El Mala subbed on in the second half and scored in the 94th minute to give Koln the 3-1 lead with his fourth goal in the campaign. The forward co-led his side with a season-high four shots. That was his ninth appearance (two starts) so far.

NOVEMBER 5, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Remains dangerous with three shots El Mala generated three shots (zero on goal) in Saturday's 1-0 defeat to Borussia Dortmund.

Impact After scoring in back-to-back matches, El Mala couldn't find the net this time but remained dangerous with three shots. It was his fourth match in his last five with three attempts. He now has three goals and one assist in eight appearances, including two starts.

OCTOBER 27, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Scores from long-range El Mala scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal) in Saturday's 1-1 draw versus FC Augsburg.

Impact El Mala struck the ball with ferocity from just outside of the box Saturday, hitting the top coroner to give Koln their lone goal in a 1-1 draw versus Augsburg. The teenage sensation has now added his name to the scoresheet in consecutive appearances (one start). After scoring three goals and assisting once across a limited seven appearances (one start) to begin the season, El Mala is making is case to be considered for a spot in the Koln starting XI.

OCTOBER 20, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Scores in first start El Mala scored one goal to go with three shots (two on goal) in Friday's 1-0 victory over Hoffenheim.

Impact El Mala picked up his first start of the season and made the most of the opportunity by netting his first goal. This was his third straight game with three shots, and he has at least one shot on target in five straight games, totaling seven shots on target in that span.

OCTOBER 4, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Assist in draw El Mala assisted once to go with two shots (one on goal), two crosses (zero accurate) and two chances created in Saturday's 3-3 draw against Wolfsburg.

Impact El Mala entered as a sub mid way through the second half and came up with a goal contribution for the second consecutive game. He has at least one shot in each of his three appearances and is up to four shots, with two on target on the season. He also set a season high with two chances created in the match.

SEPTEMBER 15, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Scores off bench El Mala scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal) in Sunday's 4-1 victory over SC Freiburg.

Impact El Mala replaced Jan Thielmann in the 68th minute and smashed home Koln's fourth goal in the 81st minute, marking his first goal in the Bundesliga. His introduction kept Freiburg pinned back as the hosts continued to threaten in transition. The young forward added energy and verticality on the right in his 22-minute outing, confirming all the potential Koln saw in him when extending his contract for five years during the summer.

SEPTEMBER 1, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Signs contract extension until 2030 El Mala has signed a contract extension until 2030 with FC Koln, the club announced. "We are really pleased that we could show Malek and Said, alongside their family, a very clear...

Impact El Mala has started pre-season with the senior squad at the training camp in Steiermark after a holiday following the Under-19 European Championship. He made 32 appearances last season, scoring 13 goals and providing five assists. He was part of the Germany Under-19 team that participated in the tournament this summer and finished as the top goalscorer.

JULY 21, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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