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Linton Maina

Midfielder #37
Age 26 years
Nationality Germany
Market Value €4M

Career

No transfer history

Linton Maina serves as 1. FC Köln's Bronze Sniper, establishing himself as a reliable attacking presence in the squad. With two 2. Bundesliga titles already to his name, the winger brings championship experience to the pitch, effectively building his body of work as a clinical finisher in the German second tier.

His season data highlights a sharp evolution, specifically through the SILVER BOOT badge earned via his goal frequency. Across 14 appearances, Maina has demonstrated a specialized focus on goal-scoring, supported by a Shooting dimension of 75. He is currently on an upward trajectory, hitting top form with two goals in his last five outings. His status as a THREAT is confirmed by 1.8 shots per 90 minutes, maintaining a high level of Intensity that keeps defenders on the retreat. Having reached an established reliability level, his 615 minutes of action have been defined by increasing efficiency.

With his market value rising to €4M, the Stakes for Maina's performances are higher than ever. His current hot streak suggests he is significantly outperforming his baseline season ability, making him a vital asset in the club's tactical setup and a key figure in the division's offensive rankings.

Player Rating

Linton Maina
63
Rating
63
hot streak
Form
⚡ Skills 35
🎯 Clutch 45
🎨 Style 75
📊 Ability 52
💰 Exceptional Opportunity
🎚️ ●○○
Midfielder

Archetypes earned from what we've seen this season.

Scout Report

Our breakdown of how this player plays, built from this season's match data.

Linton Maina is a above average SILVER BOOT for 1. FC Köln. Evidence: 22% Goal Frequency.

Also shows: above average THREAT (1.8 Shots/90)

Player DNA

Are they a specialist or an all-rounder? The shape tells the story.

A developing player working on their overall game.

Physical profile: Compact Build.

Linton Maina Traits

Percentile rankings show how a player compares to others. 90% means they rank higher than 90% of comparable players.

vs Midfielders

Height 8%
Weight 22%
Experience 52%

vs Bundesliga

Height 5%
Weight 13%
Experience 55%

Player DNA

Five dimensions that show what kind of player they are

Dribbling: 43 - Ability to beat defenders with close control and skill moves Shooting: 77 - Clinical finishing, shot accuracy, and conversion rate Defense: 20 - Winning duels, tackles, interceptions, and blocks Workrate: 5 - Engine and intensity - total duels and physical commitment Passing: 25 - Vision, key passes, and ability to create chances
Dribbling
Shooting
Defense
Workrate
Passing
Dribbling 43
Shooting 77
Defense 20
Workrate 5
Passing 25
Key Strength 77 Shooting
Area to Watch 5 Workrate

Match Stats

Match-by-match record for Linton Maina this season

Date Fixture League Mins Rating G A FM Score Venue
Mar 21, 2026 1. FC Köln 3-3 Borussia Mönchengladbach Bundesliga 77' 6.2 - 0 100 RheinEnergieSTADION
Mar 14, 2026 Hamburger SV 1-1 1. FC Köln Bundesliga 49' 6.2 - - 35 Volksparkstadion
Mar 07, 2026 1. FC Köln 1-2 Borussia Dortmund Bundesliga 22' 6.3 - - 59 RheinEnergieStadion
Jan 30, 2026 1. FC Köln 1-0 VfL Wolfsburg Bundesliga 75' 7.9 1 0 23 RheinEnergieStadion
Jan 25, 2026 SC Freiburg 2-1 1. FC Köln Bundesliga 86' 6.5 0 0 53 Europa-Park-Stadion
Jan 17, 2026 1. FC Köln 2-1 FSV Mainz 05 Bundesliga 73' 6.5 0 0 75 RheinEnergieStadion
Jan 14, 2026 1. FC Köln 1-3 Bayern München Bundesliga 67' 7.9 1 0 64 RheinEnergieStadion
Jan 10, 2026 1. FC Heidenheim 2-2 1. FC Köln Bundesliga 30' 6.7 0 0 66 Voith-Arena
Dec 20, 2025 1. FC Köln 0-1 Union Berlin Bundesliga 7' 6.7 0 0 56 RheinEnergieStadion
Dec 13, 2025 Bayer Leverkusen 2-0 1. FC Köln Bundesliga 46' 6.3 0 0 49 BayArena
Dec 06, 2025 1. FC Köln 1-1 FC St. Pauli Bundesliga 8' 6.2 0 0 45 RheinEnergieStadion
Nov 29, 2025 Werder Bremen 1-1 1. FC Köln Bundesliga 0' - 0 0 68 Weserstadion
Nov 22, 2025 1. FC Köln 3-4 Eintracht Frankfurt Bundesliga 0' - 0 0 100 RheinEnergieStadion
Nov 08, 2025 Borussia Mönchengladbach 3-1 1. FC Köln Bundesliga 23' 6.9 0 0 71 Borussia-Park
Nov 02, 2025 1. FC Köln 4-1 Hamburger SV Bundesliga 67' 6.5 0 0 82 RheinEnergieStadion

Player Market Value

Track Linton Maina's transfer value changes and career value history

Current Value €4.0M
Peak Value €9.0M (Q3'20)
€9.0M €4.5M €0
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