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Lukas Kwasniok
Lukas KwasniokManager
RheinEnergieStadion
Home Venue
RheinEnergieStadion
50,000 capacity

Season Report & Analysis

FC Köln - League 2025/2026

Comprehensive statistical analysis of FC Köln's season performance, including team metrics, player statistics, form analysis, home/away performance, and detailed insights.

FC Köln is currently competing in the League 2025/2026 season, sitting in 12th position with 24 points from 23 matches. The team represents Germany in this competition.

The team's record of 6 wins from 23 matches represents a 26.1% win rate, indicating a challenging season. With 33 goals scored and 39 goals conceded, the team achieved a -6 goal difference, indicating areas for improvement in both attack and defense. The team averaged 1.43 goals per game, demonstrating modest attacking output.

This comprehensive report provides detailed analysis of FC Köln's season so far, including player performance metrics, form analysis, home and away performance, disciplinary records, and competitive insights. The data reflects the team's performance through 23 matches, showcasing their strengths, areas for development, and overall contribution to the competition.

FC Köln sits in position #12 with 24 points from 23 matches played this season.

FC Köln is currently competing in the 2025/2026 season, sitting in position #12 with 24 points from 23 matches, achieving a record of 6 wins, 6 draws, and 11 losses. The team averages 1.43 goals per game with a 26.1% win rate.

FC Köln has a goal difference of -6, having scored 33 goals and conceded 39 goals.Said El Mala tops the scoring charts with 7 goals. Alessio Castro-Montes leads in assists with 3, highlighting the creative talent throughout the team.

Home and away performance analysis shows that FC Köln has earned 15 home pointscompared to 9 away points. The team demonstrates a slight home advantage with a 0.4% difference.

Goal distribution analysis shows that matches with 2-3 goals represent the most common outcome, accounting for 39.1% of all matches. The highest-scoring match was FC Köln vs Eintracht Frankfurt, ending 3-4 with 7 total goals. The biggest victory margin came when FC Köln defeated SC Freiburg 4-1 with a 3-goal margin. These statistics highlight the competitive nature and entertainment value of FC Köln's season.

This comprehensive analysis covers FC Köln's performance in the 2025/2026 season in Germany, providing detailed statistics and insights into the team's performance, player contributions, and competitive standing.

The top scorer leads the scoring charts with 7 goals. View goals, assists, and ratings for FC Köln's squad.

Summary

Said El Mala leads FC Köln's scoring charts with 7 goals, demonstrating exceptional finishing ability and consistency throughout the season. Alessio Castro-Montes has provided the most assists with 3, highlighting the creative talent in the team. The squad features a diverse range of attacking players, with the top 10 scorers contributing significantly to the team's success.

These players represent the elite talent in FC Köln, showcasing world-class skills across scoring, creativity, defensive work, and goalkeeping. The per-90 statistics provide fair comparisons across players with varying playing time, highlighting those who make the most impact when on the pitch.

FC Köln has earned 15 points at home and 9 points away. Performance is balanced across venues.

Home Advantage

+52.8%

Strong home advantage

Points per Game

1.25Home
0.82Away

Home vs Away Points

Performance Summary

FC Köln's home advantage is 0.43 points per game, suggesting balanced performance regardless of venue. The team averages 1.25 points at home compared to 0.82 points away.

FC Köln has accumulated 15 points at home from 12 matches (4W 3D 5L) and 9 points away from 11 matches (2W 3D 6L). This balanced record demonstrates their ability to perform consistently regardless of venue, showing adaptability and mental strength in different environments.

FC Köln shows remarkable consistency across venues, with the most balanced home-away record - 15 home points and 9 away points - demonstrating their ability to perform consistently regardless of venue. This balanced approach indicates strong mental resilience and tactical adaptability.

Matches average 1.4 goals per game. The most common outcome is 2-3 total goals.

Average Goals per Match

3.02

Across 23 matches

Team Goals per Game

1.43

Goals scored per match

Goals per Match Distribution

Distribution by Percentage

0-1 goals
5 matches (21.7%)
2-3 goals
9 matches (39.1%)
4-5 goals
7 matches (30.4%)
6+ goals
2 matches (8.7%)

Summary

Across 23 completed matches for FC Köln, the team's matches average 3.02 goals per match. The most frequent outcome is 2-3 goals, representing 9 matches (39.1% of all fixtures), indicating a balanced approach where both attacking play and defensive organization are rewarded.

Low-scoring encounters (0-1 goals) make up 21.7% of matches (5 matches), highlighting the importance of defensive discipline and tactical awareness. Meanwhile, high-scoring thrillers (4+ goals) have occurred 9 times (39.1% of all matches), demonstrating the attacking quality and entertainment value present throughout the season.

The team's tactical sophistication is evident in its 1.43 goals per game average, reflecting a focus on defensive organization and strategic play. This distribution indicates that the team prioritizes defensive stability, making every goal valuable and matches often decided by fine margins and tactical execution.

FC Köln scores 1.43 goals per game while conceding 1.70. Overall points efficiency: 1.04 points per match.

Attack Efficiency

1.43

Goals per game

Defense Efficiency

1.70

Goals conceded per game

Points Efficiency

1.04

Points per game

Efficiency Analysis

Team efficiency metrics reveal how effectively FC Köln converts opportunities into results. The team leads in attack efficiency with 1.43 goals per game, while demonstrating defensive efficiency, conceding just 1.70 goals per game.

The most efficient teams combine strong attacking output with defensive discipline.FC Köln leads in points efficiency with 1.04 points per game, demonstrating the optimal balance between scoring goals and preventing them. Teams that maintain high efficiency rates throughout the season consistently challenge for top positions and maximize their potential.

Efficiency metrics provide deeper insights than simple win-loss records, revealing which teams are getting the most out of their opportunities. FC Köln's goal difference of -6 reflects that the team concedes more goals than they score on average, suggesting defensive improvements are needed.

FC Köln has received 19 cards this season (19 yellow, 0 red) from 96 fouls.

Yellow Cards

190.83 per match

Red Cards

00.00 per match

Total Cards

190.83 per match

Total Fouls

964.17 per match

Cards per Foul

0.198High frequency

Cards Distribution

Penalty Conversion

No penalty data available

Penalty statistics will appear here once data is collected

Disciplinary Events Overview

Disciplinary Analysis

FC Köln has demonstrated a relatively disciplined style of play throughout the season. The team has seen 19 total cards issued across 23 matches, with 19 yellow cards and 0 red cards. This translates to an average of 0.83 cards per match, demonstrating relatively disciplined conduct throughout the season.

Yellow card distribution shows that 100.0% of all disciplinary actions were cautions, averaging 0.83 yellow cards per match. The team recorded 96 total fouls, averaging 4.17 fouls per match, which provides context for the disciplinary patterns observed.

Overall, the disciplinary record of FC Köln reflects a disciplined approach to match conduct. The balance between competitive intensity and disciplinary control shapes the tactical landscape, influencing how the team approaches matches and manages player behavior throughout the season.

Upcoming fixtures with compelling storylines based on FC Köln's current position (#12), recent form, and what's at stake.

Upcoming fixtures with compelling storylines based on FC Köln's position, form, and what's at stake.

Summary

A position battle sees FC Köln (12th, 24 pts) visit Hamburger SV (11th, 26 pts) in a competitive fixture. With just 1 position and 2 points separating them, this match could prove pivotal for FC Köln's season objectives.

A position battle sees FC Köln (12th, 24 pts) host Borussia Mönchengladbach (14th, 22 pts) in a competitive fixture. With just 2 positions and 2 points separating them, this match could prove pivotal for FC Köln's season objectives.

A position battle sees FC Köln (12th, 24 pts) visit FC Union Berlin (9th, 28 pts) in a competitive fixture. With just 3 positions and 4 points separating them, this match could prove pivotal for FC Köln's season objectives.

Winter 2026 window: 1 incoming, 6 outgoing. Net buyer this window.

Incoming
1
Outgoing
6
Spent
€2,000,000
Recouped
€0

FC Köln is a [Net buyer] in the [Winter 2026 window]. Spent €2,000,000 and recouped €0, for a net of -€2,000,000. Incoming moves: 1, outgoing moves: 6.

Alessio Castro-Montes
€2,000,000
Union Saint-GilloiseUnion Saint-Gilloise
FC KölnFC Köln

Compare FC Köln's transfer activity against other teams in the league during the Winter 2026 window.

TeamInboundOutboundSpentRecoupedNet
FC Köln
16€2,000,000€0-€2,000,000
FC Bayern München
12€16,500,000€19,000,000+€2,500,000
Borussia Dortmund
31€42,500,000€4,000,000-€38,500,000
TSG Hoffenheim
14€5,000,000€750,000-€4,250,000
VfB Stuttgart
31€18,000,000€75,000,000+€57,000,000
RB Leipzig
16€24,000,000€75,300,000+€51,300,000
Bayer 04 Leverkusen
43€57,000,000€3,500,000-€53,500,000
Eintracht Frankfurt
23€14,500,000€500,000-€14,000,000
SC Freiburg
02€0€2,000,000+€2,000,000
FC Union Berlin
03€0€0€0
FC Augsburg
34€9,500,000€200,000-€9,300,000
Hamburger SV
42€300,000€0-€300,000
FSV Mainz 05
20€3,500,000€0-€3,500,000
Borussia Mönchengladbach
22€4,000,000€8,000,000+€4,000,000
VfL Wolfsburg
63€9,000,000€14,000,000+€5,000,000
Werder Bremen
72€0€0€0
St. Pauli
11€4,000,000€0-€4,000,000
Heidenheim
13€0€9,000,000+€9,000,000
FC Köln
Activity (in/out)7
Money Flow (spent+recouped)€2,000,000
Net-€2,000,000
FC Bayern München
Activity (in/out)3
Money Flow (spent+recouped)€35,500,000
Net+€2,500,000
Borussia Dortmund
Activity (in/out)4
Money Flow (spent+recouped)€46,500,000
Net-€38,500,000
TSG Hoffenheim
Activity (in/out)5
Money Flow (spent+recouped)€5,750,000
Net-€4,250,000
VfB Stuttgart
Activity (in/out)4
Money Flow (spent+recouped)€93,000,000
Net+€57,000,000
RB Leipzig
Activity (in/out)7
Money Flow (spent+recouped)€99,300,000
Net+€51,300,000
Bayer 04 Leverkusen
Activity (in/out)7
Money Flow (spent+recouped)€60,500,000
Net-€53,500,000
Eintracht Frankfurt
Activity (in/out)5
Money Flow (spent+recouped)€15,000,000
Net-€14,000,000
SC Freiburg
Activity (in/out)2
Money Flow (spent+recouped)€2,000,000
Net+€2,000,000
FC Union Berlin
Activity (in/out)3
Money Flow (spent+recouped)€0
Net€0
FC Augsburg
Activity (in/out)7
Money Flow (spent+recouped)€9,700,000
Net-€9,300,000
Hamburger SV
Activity (in/out)6
Money Flow (spent+recouped)€300,000
Net-€300,000
FSV Mainz 05
Activity (in/out)2
Money Flow (spent+recouped)€3,500,000
Net-€3,500,000
Borussia Mönchengladbach
Activity (in/out)4
Money Flow (spent+recouped)€12,000,000
Net+€4,000,000
VfL Wolfsburg
Activity (in/out)9
Money Flow (spent+recouped)€23,000,000
Net+€5,000,000
Werder Bremen
Activity (in/out)9
Money Flow (spent+recouped)€0
Net€0
St. Pauli
Activity (in/out)2
Money Flow (spent+recouped)€4,000,000
Net-€4,000,000
Heidenheim
Activity (in/out)4
Money Flow (spent+recouped)€9,000,000
Net+€9,000,000
Biggest Fees (League Teams)
Nick Woltemade
Nick WoltemadeVfB StuttgartNewcastle United
€75,000,000
Xavi Simons
Xavi SimonsRB LeipzigTottenham Hotspur
€65,000,000
Eliesse Ben Seghir
Eliesse Ben SeghirMonacoBayer 04 Leverkusen
€32,000,000
Ezequiel Fernández
Ezequiel FernándezAl-QadsiahBayer 04 Leverkusen
€25,000,000
Conrad Harder
Conrad HarderSporting CPRB Leipzig
€24,000,000
Fábio Silva
Fábio SilvaWolverhampton WanderersBorussia Dortmund
€22,500,000
Summary

The most aggressive spender is Bayer 04 Leverkusen (€57,000,000 outlay), while RB Leipzig leads receipts at €75,300,000. Net leaders are topped by VfB Stuttgart (+€57,000,000), with the largest deficit at Bayer 04 Leverkusen (-€53,500,000). Activity bars flag recruitment volume; money-flow bars reveal gross spend plus recouped fees, surfacing the most liquid clubs. Biggest-fee deals spotlight premium valuations (Nick Woltemade for €75,000,000), guiding scouts to headline movers and hinting where quieter value may remain.

See how FC Köln's top performers compare against the league's best in goals, assists, and overall ratings.

Summary

This ranking compares FC Köln's top performers with the best players across the entire competition, showing how the team's elite talent stacks up against other teams' top players. The rankings are sorted by total goals, assists, and average rating, providing a clear view of where FC Köln's players rank within the competition.

In the goal-scoring category, FC Köln's top scorer Said El Mala ranks 9th in the competition with 7 goals, showing strong scoring output compared to other top players.

For assists, FC Köln's top playmaker Alessio Castro-Montes ranks 11th out of the top 11 players with 3 assists, providing valuable creativity to FC Köln's attack.

In player ratings, FC Köln's highest-rated player Jakub Kamiński ranks 11th out of the top 11 players with a 7.0 rating, contributing consistently to FC Köln's performances.

Common questions about FC Köln's performance, statistics, and season outlook answered.

What is FC Köln's current position?

FC Köln is currently in position #12 with 24 points from 23 matches.

Who is FC Köln's top scorer?

Said El Mala leads FC Köln with 7 goals this season.

How has FC Köln performed at home vs away?

FC Köln has earned 15 points at home and 9 points away. The team performs better at home.

What is FC Köln's goal difference?

FC Köln has a goal difference of -6, having scored 33 goals and conceded 39 goals.

How many clean sheets has FC Köln kept?

FC Köln has kept 3 clean sheets this season, averaging 0.13 clean sheets per game.

What is FC Köln's win rate?

FC Köln has a win rate of 26.1%, with 6 wins, 6 draws, and 11 losses.