1.FC Köln

Germany · Founded 1948

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rumourBundesligaOfficial source· 16 Aug 2026

El Mala 'proud' to stay at Cologne after Dortmund collapse

Cologne's sporting director insists the teenager is not down after a big move fell through.

transferBundesligaOfficial source· 14 Aug 2026

Dortmund pull plug on El Mala chase after Cologne reject final bid

The transfer saga is over: Dortmund walk away after Cologne turned down their last offer.

off pitchBundesligaOfficial source· 29 Jul 2026

Mensah takes iconic No.14 shirt at Cologne

Summer signing Gideon Mensah inherits the shirt of club legend Jonas Hector.

otherBundesligaOfficial source· 27 Jul 2026

Ache receives Bundesliga Goal of the Season trophy

Teammate Saïd El Mala surprised Ache with the award during pre-season training.

transferBundesligaOfficial 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.

Club info

Country: Germany
Founded: 1948
Stadium: RheinEnergieSTADION
City: Köln
Capacity: 50,076
Surface: grass

Overview

1. FC Köln, commonly known as FC Cologne, is a German professional football club based in Cologne, North Rhine-Westphalia. The club was founded in 1948 and plays its home matches at the RheinEnergieSTADION, which has a capacity of 50,076. The team competes in the Bundesliga, the top tier of German football. As of the most recent squad data, the club has 26 players on record.

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