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- FC Köln: New strikers urgently wanted - who's coming, who's going?
1. FC Köln is promoted as the team looks for top strikers. Statistics on goals and transfer goals in focus.
<ol> <li>FC Köln: New strikers urgently wanted - who's coming, who's going?</li> </ol>
On June 9, 2025, 1. FC Köln can look back on an exciting season. After the entire team achieved promotion to the Bundesliga as second division champions, there are now numerous topics that concern Cologne football fans. The situation of the strikers receives particular attention.
The Cologne offensive made remarkable progress last season, which took place in the 2nd league. Tim Lemperle and Damion Downs each scored ten goals, and FC scored a total of 58 goals. For comparison: In the previous Bundesliga season there were only a measly 28 goals in 34 games. This goal tally makes it clear that the striker position has been an unsolved problem for years; which could definitely change.
Transfer activities and possible departures
Sports director Thomas Kessler has already reacted and signed Ragnar Ache. The 26-year-old scored 18 goals for Kaiserslautern in the second division, but he only managed to score once in the Bundesliga - a more than mixed start. But FC is hungry for a real goalscorer with Bundesliga caliber.
The whereabouts of Damion Downs is also a hot topic. The only 20-year-old attacker has so far ignored a contract extension offer, which makes him attractive to other clubs. His market value is five million euros, so leaving could be quite lucrative.
However, the list of interested parties is long. Lukas Nmecha, the 26-year-old from VfL Wolfsburg, is considered a possible new signing. He has rejected a contract extension offer and could be released. However, he has struggled with injuries in the past. He is currently fit and could be a valuable reinforcement. FC has to act courageously and cleverly on the transfer market because the competition never sleeps.
Another name that is heating up people's minds is Marvin Ducksch from Werder Bremen. The 31-year-old, currently tied until 2026, has indicated that he can imagine a change. He could be available for around three million euros, which sounds acceptable for FC, even if he would probably have to give in in salary negotiations.
Success statistics and records
To refresh your passion for football for FC Cologne, it's worth taking a look at the club's record goalscorers. Historically, FC is one of the clubs with the best strikers in the Bundesliga. Among the top scorers you will find legends who have set standards not only for FC but for the entire league over the years. Here are some of the club's top goalscorers who have left a lasting impression:
| player | Goals | Goals per game |
|---|---|---|
| Hannes Löhr | 166 | 0.58 |
| Dietmar Kallmann | 161 | 0.63 |
| Gerd Müller | 365 | 0.75 |
The list shows that goal scorers are at the heart of football and the finals of football games are often decided by such men. Gerd Müller, with his 365 goals, remains the undisputed record holder in the entire Bundesliga, while FC Köln also had some strong players in their own ranks who have written their names in the history books.
Overall, there is still great excitement as to how 1. FC Köln will perform next season. Those responsible must now make the right decisions to solve the storm problem and start the Bundesliga optimistically together with the loyal fans who will actively support the team in the new season.