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Gian-Luca Waldschmidt

Attacker #7
Age 29 years
Nationality Germany
Market Value €2M

Career

No transfer history

Gian-Luca Waldschmidt is 1. FC Köln's Bronze Sniper. A winner of two 2. Bundesliga titles, he brings a decade of top-flight experience across Germany and Portugal to the Billy Goats' frontline. While he is currently building his body of work this season, his pedigree as a technical finisher remains a vital asset for the club's ambitions.

The current data highlights a hybrid profile; Waldschmidt operates effectively as both a SNIPER and an ARCHITECT. With 3 goals in 13 appearances, often making an impact as a SUPER SUB, his efficiency in limited minutes is remarkable. A Shooting score of 84 defines his specialist role, allowing him to maintain an impressive 0.65 goals per 90 minutes. Although he is searching for rhythm during a quiet spell, his CLUTCH HERO status proves he delivers when the Stakes are highest.

With a market value of €2M and a rising trend, his influence on the pitch continues to be significant. As Köln navigates the season, Waldschmidt’s ability to change a match's trajectory provides the tactical Balance required to remain competitive at the top of the table.

Player Rating

Gian-Luca Waldschmidt
71
Rating
20
slump
Form
⚡ Skills 72
🎯 Clutch 49
🎨 Style 80
📊 Ability 67
💰 Exceptional Opportunity
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Attacker

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.

solid CLUTCH HERO (2 Clutch Goals)

Also shows: above average SNIPER (0.65 Goals/90) , above average ARCHITECT (1.73 Key Passes/90) , elite SUPER SUB (3 Super Sub Goals)

Player DNA

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

A specialist who excels in Shooting (85/100) but has room to grow in Workrate.

Physical profile: Veteran Experience.

Gian-Luca Waldschmidt Traits

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

vs Attackers

Height 34%
Weight 33%
Experience 86%

vs Bundesliga

Height 30%
Weight 29%
Experience 80%

Player DNA

Five dimensions that show what kind of player they are

Dribbling: 28 - Ability to beat defenders with close control and skill moves Shooting: 85 - Clinical finishing, shot accuracy, and conversion rate Defense: 68 - Winning duels, tackles, interceptions, and blocks Workrate: 4 - Engine and intensity - total duels and physical commitment Passing: 72 - Vision, key passes, and ability to create chances
Dribbling
Shooting
Defense
Workrate
Passing
Dribbling 28
Shooting 85
Defense 68
Workrate 4
Passing 72
Key Strength 85 Shooting
Area to Watch 4 Workrate

Match Stats

Match-by-match record for Gian-Luca Waldschmidt this season

Date Fixture League Mins Rating G A FM Score Venue
May 16, 2026 Bayern München 5-1 1. FC Köln Bundesliga ' - - - 76 Allianz Arena
May 10, 2026 1. FC Köln 1-3 1. FC Heidenheim Bundesliga 32' 6.6 - 0 79 RheinEnergieStadion
May 02, 2026 Union Berlin 2-2 1. FC Köln Bundesliga 62' 6.7 - 1 68 Stadion An der Alten Försterei
Apr 25, 2026 1. FC Köln 1-2 Bayer Leverkusen Bundesliga 21' 7.7 1 - 77 RheinEnergieStadion
Apr 17, 2026 FC St. Pauli 1-1 1. FC Köln Bundesliga 16' 7.2 1 0 65 Millerntor-Stadion
Apr 12, 2026 1. FC Köln 3-1 Werder Bremen Bundesliga 21' 6.6 0 0 73 RheinEnergieStadion
Apr 05, 2026 Eintracht Frankfurt 2-2 1. FC Köln Bundesliga 12' 6.3 0 0 75 Deutsche Bank Park
Mar 21, 2026 1. FC Köln 3-3 Borussia Mönchengladbach Bundesliga 13' 6.3 0 0 100 RheinEnergieStadion
Mar 14, 2026 Hamburger SV 1-1 1. FC Köln Bundesliga 0' - 0 0 35 Volksparkstadion
Mar 07, 2026 1. FC Köln 1-2 Borussia Dortmund Bundesliga 0' - 0 0 59 RheinEnergieStadion
Feb 27, 2026 FC Augsburg 2-0 1. FC Köln Bundesliga 66' 7.0 0 0 33 WWK Arena
Feb 21, 2026 1. FC Köln 2-2 1899 Hoffenheim Bundesliga 9' 6.3 0 0 77 RheinEnergieStadion
Feb 14, 2026 VfB Stuttgart 3-1 1. FC Köln Bundesliga 26' 6.9 0 1 78 MHPArena
Feb 08, 2026 1. FC Köln 1-2 RB Leipzig Bundesliga 16' 6.3 0 0 61 RheinEnergieStadion
Jan 30, 2026 1. FC Köln 1-0 VfL Wolfsburg Bundesliga 0' - 0 0 23 RheinEnergieStadion

Player Market Value

Track Gian-Luca Waldschmidt's transfer value changes and career value history

Current Value €2.0M
Peak Value €20.0M (Q4'19)
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