Who started 1. FC Köln's last match?

1. FC Köln's starting XI on 29 Aug 2026 in the Bundesliga (4-3-3): M. Schwäbe, A. Castro-Montes, Jahmai Simpson-Pusey, L. Lochoshvili, G. Mensah, Paul Michael Junior Okon-Engstler, T. Krauß, Í. Bergmann Jóhannesson, J. Thielmann, R. Ache, S. El Mala.

What was 1. FC Köln's last result?

1. FC Köln beat 1899 Hoffenheim 3–2 on 29 Aug 2026.

When did 1. FC Köln last win?

1. FC Köln last won on 29 Aug 2026, beating 1899 Hoffenheim 3–2.

Who takes penalties for 1. FC Köln?

L. Waldschmidt has taken the most penalties for 1. FC Köln in the 2025/26 season, scoring 2 of 2.

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1. FC Köln most-used starting XI35 MATCHES

1. FC Köln's most-used starting XI last season, across 35 official matches, was Schwäbe in goal, a back three of Sebulonsen, Lund and Özkacar, and Ache leading the line. A predicted lineup for their next fixture appears here once it is scheduled.

Team news

No longer available: Lund, Özkacar, Kamiński and Martel.
Unavailable: Sebulonsen (Out).
Most-used shape: 4-2-3-1 in 8 of the last 30 matches.
Sets up with a back three in 40% of matches.

Compiled from the official lineups we hold for 1. FC Köln last season. Official lineups are released 20 to 60 minutes before kick-off.

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Head Coach

René Wagner

Since Jul 2026

Injuries & suspensions

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DEFSebulonsenMuscle InjuryOut
FWDWaldschmidtMuscle InjuryOut
DEFPauliInactiveOut
DEFHubersKnee InjuryOut
MIDMainaShin InjuryDoubtful
DEFMensahInjuryDoubtful

Formation tendency

4-2-3-1most-used · 8 of last 30

4-2-3-1

27%

3-4-3

23%

5-3-2

13%

4-4-2

13%

4-2-3-1 at home · 5-3-2 away

Sets up with a back three in 40% of matches.

Last Season's Most Common 1. FC Köln XI

Based on 35 official matches last season

Players who have since left are flagged below. We switch to this season's XI after 1 more match this season.

The 11 players with the most starts across all official lineups last season.

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2025/26

FWDWaldschmidt2/2 penalties scored
MIDMala1/1 penalties scored

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Who started 1. FC Köln's last match?: 1. FC Köln's starting XI on 29 Aug 2026 in the Bundesliga (4-3-3): M. Schwäbe, A. Castro-Montes, Jahmai Simpson-Pusey, L. Lochoshvili, G. Mensah, Paul Michael Junior Okon-Engstler, T. Krauß, Í. Bergmann Jóhannesson, J. Thielmann, R. Ache, S. El Mala.
What was 1. FC Köln's last result?: 1. FC Köln beat 1899 Hoffenheim 3–2 on 29 Aug 2026.
When did 1. FC Köln last win?: 1. FC Köln last won on 29 Aug 2026, beating 1899 Hoffenheim 3–2.
Who takes penalties for 1. FC Köln?: L. Waldschmidt has taken the most penalties for 1. FC Köln in the 2025/26 season, scoring 2 of 2.