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GermanyGermanyFounded 1948
Lukas Kwasniok
Lukas KwasniokManager
RheinEnergieStadion
Home Venue
RheinEnergieStadion
50,000 capacity
Alessio Castro-Montes
€2,000,000
Union Saint-GilloiseUnion Saint-Gilloise
FC KölnFC Köln
Rav van den Berg
Rav van den Berg
Aug 13, 2025
€8,000,000
MiddlesbroughMiddlesbrough
FC KölnFC Köln
Cenk Özkacar
Cenk Özkacar
Aug 09, 2025
Free
ValenciaValencia
FC KölnFC Köln
Kristoffer Lund
Kristoffer Lund
Aug 05, 2025
Free
PalermoPalermo
FC KölnFC Köln
Marius Bülter
Marius Bülter
Jul 31, 2025
€1,000,000
TSG HoffenheimTSG Hoffenheim
FC KölnFC Köln
Sebastian Sebulonsen
€2,500,000
Brøndby IFBrøndby IF
FC KölnFC Köln
Ron-Robert Zieler
Ron-Robert Zieler
Jul 07, 2025
€200,000
Hannover 96Hannover 96
FC KölnFC Köln
Tom Krauß
Tom Krauß
Jul 05, 2025
Free
FSV Mainz 05FSV Mainz 05
FC KölnFC Köln
Jakub Kamiński
Jakub Kamiński
Jul 04, 2025
Free
VfL WolfsburgVfL Wolfsburg
FC KölnFC Köln
Emin Kujovic
Emin Kujovic
Jul 04, 2025
Free
Köln IIKöln II
FC KölnFC Köln
Mansour Ouro-Tagba
Mansour Ouro-Tagba
Jun 30, 2025
Free
Jahn RegensburgJahn Regensburg
FC KölnFC Köln
Said El Mala
Said El Mala
Jun 30, 2025
Free
Viktoria KölnViktoria Köln
FC KölnFC Köln
Malek El Mala
Malek El Mala
Jun 30, 2025
Free
Viktoria KölnViktoria Köln
FC KölnFC Köln
Rasmus Carstensen
Rasmus Carstensen
Jun 30, 2025
Free
Lech PoznańLech Poznań
FC KölnFC Köln
Florian Dietz 
Florian Dietz 
Jun 30, 2025
Free
Rheindorf AltachRheindorf Altach
FC KölnFC Köln
Sargis Adamyan
Sargis Adamyan
Jun 30, 2025
Free
Jahn RegensburgJahn Regensburg
FC KölnFC Köln
Imad Rondic
Imad Rondic
Feb 03, 2025
€1,500,000
Widzew LodzWidzew Lodz
FC KölnFC Köln
Anthony Racioppi
Anthony Racioppi
Jan 31, 2025
Free
Hull CityHull City
FC KölnFC Köln
Joël Schmied
Joël Schmied
Jan 13, 2025
€2,500,000
SionSion
FC KölnFC Köln
Mansour Ouro-Tagba
Mansour Ouro-Tagba
Jan 09, 2025
Free
Jahn RegensburgJahn Regensburg
FC KölnFC Köln
Said El Mala
Said El Mala
Jul 01, 2024
€450,000
Viktoria Köln U19Viktoria Köln U19
FC KölnFC Köln
Luca Waldschmidt
Luca Waldschmidt
Jul 01, 2024
Free
VfL WolfsburgVfL Wolfsburg
FC KölnFC Köln
Mansour Ouro-Tagba
Mansour Ouro-Tagba
Jul 01, 2024
Free
1860 München1860 München
FC KölnFC Köln
Maximilian Schmid
Maximilian Schmid
Jul 01, 2024
Free
Köln IIKöln II
FC KölnFC Köln
Rasmus Carstensen
Rasmus Carstensen
Jul 01, 2024
€1,500,000
GenkGenk
FC KölnFC Köln
Malek El Mala
Malek El Mala
Jul 01, 2024
€450,000
Viktoria Köln U19Viktoria Köln U19
FC KölnFC Köln
Meiko Wäschenbach
Meiko Wäschenbach
Jul 01, 2024
Free
Köln IIKöln II
FC KölnFC Köln
Malek El Mala
Malek El Mala
Jul 01, 2024
€100,000
Viktoria KölnViktoria Köln
FC KölnFC Köln
Said El Mala
Said El Mala
Jul 01, 2024
€300,000
Viktoria KölnViktoria Köln
FC KölnFC Köln
Chilohem Onuoha
Chilohem Onuoha
Jul 01, 2024
Free
RB Leipzig U21RB Leipzig U21
FC KölnFC Köln
Tim Lemperle
Tim Lemperle
Jun 30, 2024
Free
SpVgg Greuther FürthSpVgg Greuther Fürth
FC KölnFC Köln
Jonas Urbig
Jonas Urbig
Jun 30, 2024
Free
SpVgg Greuther FürthSpVgg Greuther Fürth
FC KölnFC Köln
Nikola Soldo
Nikola Soldo
Jun 30, 2024
Free
KaiserslauternKaiserslautern
FC KölnFC Köln
Mathias Olesen
Mathias Olesen
Jun 30, 2024
Free
Yverdon SportYverdon Sport
FC KölnFC Köln
Marvin Obuz
Marvin Obuz
Jun 30, 2024
Free
Rot-Weiss EssenRot-Weiss Essen
FC KölnFC Köln
Dominique Heintz
Dominique Heintz
Aug 31, 2023
Free
FC Union BerlinFC Union Berlin
FC KölnFC Köln
Faride Alidou
Faride Alidou
Aug 21, 2023
Free
Eintracht FrankfurtEintracht Frankfurt
FC KölnFC Köln
Philipp Pentke
Philipp Pentke
Aug 01, 2023
Free
TSG HoffenheimTSG Hoffenheim
FC KölnFC Köln
Davie Selke 
Davie Selke 
Jan 02, 2023
Free
Hertha BSCHertha BSC
FC KölnFC Köln
Mathias Olesen
Mathias Olesen
Feb 04, 2022
Free
Köln IIKöln II
FC KölnFC Köln
Bright Arrey-Mbi
Bright Arrey-Mbi
Jan 31, 2022
Free
FC Bayern MünchenFC Bayern München
FC KölnFC Köln
Jeff Chabot
Jeff Chabot
Jan 26, 2022
€300,000
SampdoriaSampdoria
FC KölnFC Köln
Matthias Köbbing
Matthias Köbbing
Jan 01, 2022
Free
Köln IIKöln II
FC KölnFC Köln
Robert Voloder
Robert Voloder
Dec 31, 2021
Free
MariborMaribor
FC KölnFC Köln
Max Meyer
Max Meyer
Jan 27, 2021
Free
Crystal PalaceCrystal Palace
FC KölnFC Köln
Emmanuel Dennis
Emmanuel Dennis
Jan 25, 2021
€1,200,000
Club BruggeClub Brugge
FC KölnFC Köln

Transfer Analysis

A comprehensive look at FC Köln's transfer activity over the past decade.

Transfer Activity

How active has FC Köln been in the transfer market over the past decade?

FC Köln has been extremely active in the transfer market, completing 95 transfers over the past 6 seasons. This includes 46 incoming moves and 49 departures. The most active season was 2024/25 with 37 transactions, while 2022/23 saw just 2.

Transfer Spending

A breakdown of investment and sales revenue across each season.

Over the past decade, FC Köln has invested a total of €22.0M in incoming transfers while recouping €24.4M from player sales. This results in a net profit of €2.4M, making the club a balanced in the market. The club's biggest spending season was 2025/26 with €13.7M invested, while 2025/26 generated the most revenue at €12.4M.

Transfer Window Patterns

When does FC Köln prefer to do their business?

FC Köln is preferring to operate in the summer window. The summer window accounts for 74% of all transfer activity (70 moves), compared to 26% in January (25 moves). Summer spending totals €18.0M vs €4.0M in winter windows.

Net Spend Evolution

Tracking the balance between investment and sales over time.

The cumulative net spend chart tracks FC Köln's overall market position over time. Values above zero indicate net profit (more sold than spent), while values below represent net investment. Currently, the club sits at a cumulative profit of €2.4M. The balance between spending and sales has remained relatively stable.

Positions Targeted

Which areas of the squad has FC Köln invested in?

FC Köln's recruitment has been with a clear emphasis on attacker signings, with Attackers representing 48% of incoming transfers (22 signings). Defender arrivals account for another 26% (12 players).

Positions Sold From

Where has FC Köln seen the most outgoing activity?

The club has seen most departures from Attacker positions (39%, 19 players), followed by Defenders at 37% (18 players). Both incoming and outgoing activity has been concentrated in attacker positions, suggesting squad rebuilding in this area.

Biggest Signings

The most expensive players to arrive at FC Köln.

The most significant investment was Rav van den Berg for €8.0M, arriving from Middlesbrough in 2025. Sebastian Sebulonsen (€2.5M) and Joël Schmied (€2.5M) complete the top three. The total spent on these top signings represents 59% of all incoming transfer fees.

Biggest Sales

The highest fees received for departing players.

FC Köln's record sale is Damion Downs for €8.0M to Southampton in 2025. Recent sales activity indicates the club has been cashing in on assets in recent windows.

Fee Breakdown

How does FC Köln's spending distribute across price brackets?

The majority of FC Köln's incoming business (70%) has been Free transfers. This suggests a cost-conscious approach, maximising value from free transfers.

Signing Age Profile

What age groups has FC Köln targeted in recruitment?

FC Köln has focused on 21-25 signings, with 41% of arrivals in this age bracket. Only 11% of signings were 30 or older. This indicates a balanced approach across age groups.

Free Transfers

How much value has FC Köln found in the free agent market?

Free transfers have accounted for 70% of incoming moves over the past decade. Notable free signings include Cenk Özkacar, Kristoffer Lund, Tom Krauß. In total, FC Köln has brought in 32 players without a transfer fee.

Loan Movements

How has FC Köln utilized the loan market?

FC Köln has utilized the loan market frequently in both directions, sending out 18 players and bringing in 19 on temporary deals over the decade. The most loan activity came in 2024/25 with 17 moves.