1. FC Köln: Boldly back to the top of the Bundesliga!

1. FC Köln: Boldly back to the top of the Bundesliga!

1. FC Köln is bringing a breath of fresh air to the Bundesliga this season. Nevertheless, one cannot ignore the fact that the club has been through a lot in its history. If you look back at the 2016/17 season, in which FC started the new season with a cup win and seven points from the first three games, you can see parallels to the current season. Under the leadership of Peter Stöger, who coached the team at the time, the FC reached international football again for the first time in 25 years and finished the season in a strong fifth place. Stöger, born on April 11, 1966, made a name for himself as a coach after showing his skills at various clubs such as Austria Vienna and even being successful in the Bundesliga with Borussia Dortmund. [ kicker ] reports that FC Köln went into the new season in 2016/17 in a confident ninth place in the previous season.

So much has changed since then, as FC is now one of the two promoted teams and shows that it is ready to prove itself in the top German league. As [transfermarkt.de] states, the club signed him in 2016 and tied him until 2020. Stöger himself has experienced a lot in his career, both as a player and as a coach. From the beginning of his career at Favoritner AC Wien to his time at SC Untersiebenbrunn, the Austrian has gained a foothold in numerous clubs.

Peter Stöger – A look at his career

Stöger didn't just leave his mark as a coach. Among other things, he played for FK Austria Wien from 1988 to 1994 and was part of the team that took part in the 1998 World Cup in France. After his active career, he moved to the coaching bench in 2005 and was able to achieve great success with Austria Vienna, including the championship with record points. His influence on 1. FC Köln could not be overlooked, and his tenure was carefully documented in the [transfermarkt.de employee history].

FC Köln's current rise in the Bundesliga could be seen as a new chapter in the club's history. It remains to be seen whether the humility and restraint that one often hears in front of the microphones will be reflected in sporting success. But the fans are hopeful and the mood is optimistic. Whether FC can build on previous successes will become apparent over the course of the season. After all, surprises can always arise - and as the saying goes? “The ball is round!”