SpotlightBundesligaUnverified source· 24 Jul 2026
Cologne's new French teen goalkeeper Martin James
An 18-year-old PSG youth product with a France U19 cap joins Cologne.
M. James
player
Age
18 (born 14 February 2008)
Position
Goalkeeper
Club
Cologne
Nationality
France (one U19 cap)
Key stat
27 appearances for PSG U19s in 2025/26
What happened. Cologne signed 18-year-old goalkeeper Martin James from Paris Saint-Germain on a three-year contract through 2029.
- James made his France U19 debut in March 2026.
- He was a substitute for PSG's first team in four Champions League games.
- He is 6'1" and known for agility and command of the box.
“The club has shown me a path that I want to go on with this incredible support.”
— Martin James
James will compete for a spot in Cologne's first team after joining from PSG.
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