Impact Kilian found the back of the net in the 49th minute opening the scoring in the match. The defender finished with the second highest amount of interceptions and clearances on the team in the win.
AUGUST 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
FC KÖLN 6-3-4 · 5TH IN 2. BUNDESLIGA
6-3-4 · 5TH IN 2. BUNDESLIGA
Next Match vs Hannover 96 (H) · Sat 12:00PM
Luca Kilian - Opens the scoring Sunday Kilian scored a goal while taking two shots (one on goal) and creating a chance during Sunday's 3-1 win over Schalke.
Dejan Ljubicic - Scores Koln's third goal Ljubicic scored a goal while taking five shots (three on goal) and creating two chances during Sunday's 3-1 win over Schalke.
Impact Ljubicic found the back of the net in the 80th minute scoring Koln's final goal. The forward didn't cross and created two chances while leading Koln with five shots in the win.
AUGUST 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Jan Thielmann - Sets up one of three goals Thielmann had an assist with his lone chance created while taking four shots (one on goal) and crossing three times (two accurate) during Sunday's 3-1 win over Schalke.
Impact Thielmann set up Dejan Ljubcic in the 80th minute assisting Koln's final goal of the match. The assist came from the attacker's lone chance created in the match while his four shots were the second most on the team in the win.
AUGUST 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Steffen Tigges - Still unavailable Tigges (ankle) remains unable to play heading into Sunday's season opener against Schalke, according to manager Steffen Baumgart.
Impact Tigges broke his ankle back in March and it's still uncertain when he could play next. Judging by how the manager spoke, it could take some time before he's back with a chance in the reserve sides mixed in as well.
AUGUST 5, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Timo Hubers - Won't play Sunday Hubers (undisclosed) has been ruled out of Sunday's match against Borussia Dortmund by manager Steffen Baumgart.
Impact Hubers was unable to train freely in the week before this game and will no longer be able to participate in the first round of the season. Luca Killian has been named as the replacement for Hubers by the manager as well.
AUGUST 5, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Mark Uth - Will miss season opener Uth will miss Sunday's match against Schalke after not training all week, according to manager Steffen Baumgart.
Impact Uth shouldn't be out for long but seldom is there a way to contribute without keeping one's fitness ready each week. Additionally, it sounds like one of Ondrej Duda or Dejan Ljubicic could replace Uth in the lineup instead of utilizing a natural forward.
AUGUST 5, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Timo Hubers - Has to train separately Hubers trained by himself during Thursday's session ahead of Sunday's match against Schalke.
Impact Hubers had started during the cup match against Jahn Regensburg but may be unfit for the first game of the league season. He still has a couple of days to train so there's a chance he plays, though Luca Killian and Julian Chabot could be the primary defensive pairing if Hubers remains unavailable.
AUGUST 4, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Anthony Modeste - Participates in training Modeste participated in Wednesday's training session ahead of Sunday's match against Schalke.
Impact Modeste should have no issues getting up to speed in time after making an early departure in the cup match over the weekend. An impressive 20-goal season in 2021/22 could set him up for even better things if he hasn't lost his rhythm.
AUGUST 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Sebastian Andersson - Trains separately Andersson was tasked to train by himself during Wednesday's session ahead of Sunday's match against Schalke.
Impact There isn't a reason given for this decision, but it could be as simple as keeping Andersson in better shape by changing up his fitness routine. He should be seen as a backup option behind Mark Uth and Anthony Modeste ahead of the coming season, unless he finds some impressive form early in the campaign.
AUGUST 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Mark Uth - Trains alone Uth spent Wednesday's training session on his own ahead of Sunday's match against Schalke.
Impact Uth could just be getting a rest day to prevent him from straining a muscle, as the season opens in four days and there wouldn't be enough time to recover from a potential issue. He scored five times and logged eight assists last season, a good record for Uth as he starts to enter the latter stages of his career.
AUGUST 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Sebastian Andersson - Starts in friendly Andersson started in Saturday's friendly against Offenbach.
Impact Andersson had missed much of the final two months of last season due to COVID-19 but is looking good so far ahead of the new campaign. He scored just three times in 26 appearances (three starts) and may not be much more than a rotation option unless he can find his form.
JULY 19, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Jan Thielmann - Training with team Thielmann was back in training with Koln Thursday as preseason begins in earnest.
Impact Thielmann suffered a ligament injury in his thigh in May that ruled him out for the final game of the 2021/22 campaign, but he's fit again and ready to begin the new season in August.
JULY 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Sargis Adamyan - Signs with Koln Adamyan joined Koln from Hoffenheim on Tuesday. He's committed to a four-year contract with the Effzeh.
Impact Adamyan never started more than six times in his previous four seasons with Hoffenheim but a recent loan to Club Brugge in Belgium saw him score five times in nine regular season games. One would hope he gets a better chance to start with his new team, but he still has plenty to prove upon his return to the Bundesliga.
JULY 5, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Eric Martel - Secures four-year deal Martel signed a four-year contract with FC Koln after securing a transfer from RB Leipzig on Friday.
Impact Despite coming up through the Leipzig youth system, Martel made just one appearance for the club in the DFB-Pokal back in 2020-21. Last season, the defender spent the year on loan with Austria Vienna for which he registered two goals and two assists in 30 league contests. While Martel may not immediately break into the starting XI for Koln, he should get plenty of opportunities and could be a starter by the second half of the campaign.
JUNE 24, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Kristian Pedersen - Transfers to Koln Pedersen has signed a two-year contract with FC Koln after transferring from Birmingham City, the club announced Friday.
Impact Pedersen has been a nailed-on starter in the Championship with Birmingham the last four seasons, and he tallied nine goals and seven assists mostly from left back/left wing back. The 27-year-old is also capable of playing in central defense, and he'll want to break into the starting XI at Koln on his return to Germany -- he spent two seasons (2016-18) with Union Berlin back when they were in the second division.
JUNE 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Mark Uth - Excellent on return to Koln Uth scored five goals and provided eight assists during 30 appearances (24 starts) in the Bundesliga.
Impact Uth scored five goals and provided 18 assists, ending up with 13 goal contributions, his best return since 2017. The forward was exceptionally good throughout the season and led the line for Koln throughout. Uth will look to keep this excellent form going into the 2022/23 campaign, where he will be playing the final year of his current contract with Koln.
JUNE 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Ellyes Skhiri - Strong return in reduced role Skhiri missed two months with a knee injury, making 22 appearances (20 starts) in the 2021/22 season.
Impact Skhiri missed over a month and still produced five goal contributions, putting him at the strongest rate of production of his career. The midfielder managed four goals from defensive midfield and was one of the top producers in the role in Germany. Skhiri will be right back alongside Salih Ozcan at the heart of everything in midfield for Koln in 2022/23.
JUNE 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Salih Ozcan - Nets twice Ozcan scored twice on 27 shots throughout the 2021/22 Bundesliga season, making 31 appearances (26 starts.)
Impact Ozcan finally scored his first goal for Koln, adding two in his fourth year with the club. The midfielder was consistently among the top performers for the club, taking the top role in the midfield and marshalling the team from defensive midfield. Ozcan is entering his prime with Koln and should continue to be one of the top defensive midfielders in Germany.
JUNE 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Dejan Ljubicic - Excellent debut season Ljubicic scored three times and provided one assist during the 2021/22 season.
Impact Ljubicic produced four goal contributions in his first season with Koln. The midfielder lined up on the right wing for the most part, though he also took up a role in central midfield when Salih Ozan missed time. Ljubicic will be a consistent piece of the Koln starting XI moving forward as the 24-year-old continues to carve out his role in the first team.
JUNE 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Luca Kilian - Consistent starter Kilian joined from Mainz and made 30 appearances (25 starts) throughout the 2021/22 season.
Impact Kilian made the move from Mainz to Koln and put together an excellent performances throughout the season. While he has limited offensive upside due to his role in central defense Kilian's ability to stay in the starting XI gives him a stable floor. Killian heads into the 2022/23 season as one of the top defensive options for Koln.
JUNE 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Florian Kainz - Productive season Kainz scored four goals and provided four assists during the 2021/22 Bundesliga campaign.
Impact Kainz produced eight goal contributions a solid bounce-back after an injury-lost year in the 2020/21 campaign. Kainz established himself right at the heart of the Koln midfield, and looked excellent in his role, creating 49 chances and shooting 38 times. Kainz will be right back at the center of attacking midfield for Koln in the 2022/23 season.
JUNE 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Timo Hubers - Single goal in limited role Hubers scored once during 20 starts in central defense throughout the 2021/22 season.
Impact Hubers put together a solid season making 20 starts after missing the first half of the season with a knee injury. The defender was a consistent part of the starting XI when healthy, and made 45 tackles and 92 clearances. Hubers will hope to build on this performance and produce a fully healthy season in 2022/23.
JUNE 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Jonas Hector - Thirty starts Hector made 30 starts, providing six assists on 37 chances created in the 2021/22 season.
Impact Hector finally had a season where he stayed healthy throughout and it was one of the best of his career. The left-back was perhaps the best left-back in the Bundesliga, consistently producing in all facets of the game. Hector looks set to remain among the top players in the Bundesliga as he heads into the 2022/23 season.
JUNE 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Ondrej Duda - Down offensive year Duda scored twice on 31 appearances (21 starts) during the 2021/22 season.
Impact Duda had a down year offensively coming off of a year with 11 goal contributions, expectations were sky-high for Duda. Unfortunately the attacking midfielder struggled, failing to provide an assist and creating only half the chances he did in 2020. There's still every chance Duda could turn it around in 2022/23, but it's hard to trust him, at least pre-season.
JUNE 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Benno Erik Schmitz - Sends in three crosses as sub Schmitz registered three inaccurate crosses, one clearance, one block and a yellow card in Saturday's 2-1 loss at Stuttgart.
Impact Schmitz subbed on in the second half and sent in the third-most crosses for his side, but it wasn't enough to avoid the road loss. He also received his fifth yellow card in the proccess. The right-back finished the season with five assists, 34 chances craeted, 93 crosses, 57 tackles, 39 interceptions and 38 clearances in 31 appearances (29 starts).
MAY 16, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
