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1. FC Köln

KOL

Deutsch

Form: WWDLL

Squad Size 36

City Köln

Stadium Cologne Stadium

Founded 1948

1. FC Köln hold 14th in Bundesliga, with volatile form. With 32 points, they exist in football's quiet middle ground - too good for relegation, too limited for European dreams. The numbers confirm: this is who they are. The squad features Jahmai Simpson-Pusey (INTERCEPTOR), A. Castro-Montes (GOLD TRAY), and D. Heintz (SHIELD).

Match Coverage

1. FC Köln results, scores, and our take on recent matches

Date

Match

Score

League

Coverage

The title is home! 🏆 An absolute masterclass and a historic hat-trick secured the ultimate crown. The Bavarians are officially league champions! 🔴⚪ #MiaSanMia #Bundesliga #FCBayern

Kings of Germany: Bayern's Five-Star Coronation A devastating hat-trick anchored a ruthless victory, capping off a dominant title-winning campaign and igniting championship celebrations for the hosts. The Opening Barrage A blistering start set the Allianz Arena alight as the hosts displayed off-the-charts Intensity right out of the gate. Harry Kane...

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A massive 3-1 shock! The scoreboard says upset, but Heidenheim's ruthless efficiency tells the real story. The relegation battle just got totally blown open at Köln. #Bundesliga #KOEHDH #FCH

Heidenheim's Survival Instinct Shocks RheinEnergieSTADION This away victory is a remarkable triumph of sheer will, breathing completely unexpected life into the league's basement side during a brutal relegation battle. The Early Exchanges The Intensity at RheinEnergieSTADION was immediately dialled to the absolute maximum right from the referee's first whistle. A...

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Down by two goals with 30 mins to play, Union clawed back for a massive point in the survival race. A stunning late comeback that leaves Köln gutted. #Bundesliga #UnionBerlin #Effzeh

Late Drama in the Capital: Union Snatch Vital Draw In a breathless six-pointer, a masterclass in late attacking substitutions salvaged a crucial point for the hosts in their desperate relegation battle. Cologne's Clinical Counter-Punches The sheer Stakes at Stadion An der Alten Försterei were evident from the opening exchanges of...

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The Rhineland Derby delivers! Köln battered the door down, but Patrik Schick's clinical touch and a brick wall named Janis Blaswich steal the points. Brutal efficiency! #Bundesliga #DerbyDay #B04

Schick's Precision and Blaswich's Wall Decide the Rhineland Derby A textbook lesson in ruthless efficiency saw Leverkusen snatch local bragging rights, surviving an absolute barrage of attacks through heroic goalkeeping and surgical counter-attacks. The Early Siege The atmosphere inside the iconic RheinEnergieSTADION was absolutely electric as local pride collided with...

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The scoreboard says a draw, but this feels like a gut punch for St. Pauli. A late Waldschmidt penalty denies them massive survival points in a tense relegation battle. Cruel twist. #FCSP #Bundesliga

Survival Points Snatched Away in Late Penalty Drama A desperately unlucky finish for the hosts as a late penalty kick cancels out their hard-earned lead in a critical relegation battle. Tension at the Millerntor The atmosphere at the Millerntor-Stadion was thick with anxiety as FC St. Pauli desperately sought three...

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A defining moment at the bottom of the table! A first-half red card forces Werder to weather a barrage, but Köln's relentless pressure ultimately cracks the resistance late on. #FCKöln #SVW #Bundesliga

Red Mist Lowers Bremen in Survival Clash An early sending-off fundamentally altered the tactical landscape as the Billy Goats leveraged their numerical advantage to claim three vital points in the relegation race. The Opening Spot-Kick Tension at the RheinEnergieSTADION was palpable before kickoff, but the hosts struck gold almost instantly....

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A sensational 2-2 thriller at Deutsche Bank Park! Eintracht Frankfurt's quickfire double was erased by late Köln heroics. A brilliant point for the visitors. #Bundesliga #SGEKOE #Eintracht

Late Chaos Shakes Deutsche Bank Park in Four-Goal Thriller A phenomenal showcase of attacking intent and late-game drama that earns 1. FC Köln a precious point in their relegation fight. Opening Exchanges A relentless wave of 32 combined shots quickly turned Deutsche Bank Park into a firing range. Eintracht Frankfurt...

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Six goals, six lead changes, and a late red card! The Rheinderby between Köln and Gladbach delivered absolute cinematic chaos from the opening whistle. A classic! #Bundesliga #Rheinderby #KOEBMG

Rheinderby Rollercoaster: A Six-Goal Thriller This electrifying draw delivered maximum entertainment, proving exactly why regional rivalries in the lower half of the table produce the most breathtaking football. The First-Minute Fireworks The RheinEnergieSTADION erupted into absolute pandemonium before most fans had even taken their seats. Borussia Mönchengladbach orchestrated a breathtaking...

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A clash at the Volksparkstadion ends level. F. Vieira's opener was instantly cancelled out by El Mala. Neither side found a winner despite Köln's heavy pressure. #HSVKOE #Bundesliga #Effzeh

A Mid-Table Stalemate Built on Missed Chances A severe lack of attacking quality turned this mid-table scrap into a tedious watch, despite a brief flurry of first-half goals. A Stagnant Start The atmosphere inside the Volksparkstadion crackled before kickoff, but the action on the pitch quickly dampened any lingering expectations....

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Dortmund survive a late scare in Cologne! Guirassy and Beier do the damage before a red card for Simpson-Pusey changed the script. Crucial points for BVB. #KOEBVB #Bundesliga #TitleRace

Dortmund’s Clinical Edge Overcomes Ten-Man Köln Borussia Dortmund maintained their title charge with a gritty victory at the RheinEnergieSTADION, surviving a late scare against a resilient but disciplined-depleted Köln side. Early Dominance and the Opening Breakthrough The Intensity was high from the opening whistle as the visitors looked to assert...

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Ribeiro and Claude-Maurice strike as Augsburg punish Köln's lack of edge at the WWK Arena. A massive three points for the hosts. #Bundesliga #FCAKOE #Augsburg

Augsburg Efficiency Punishes Toothless Köln A masterclass in clinical finishing saw Augsburg soak up pressure and strike twice to leave Köln empty-handed despite their territorial dominance. Tactical Stalemate and Set-Piece Pressure The atmosphere at the WWK Arena was thick with Intensity right from the start, though clear-cut chances remained a...

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A pulsating 2-2 at the RheinEnergieSTADION! Köln’s grit meets Hoffenheim’s fire. Said El Mala the hero for the hosts. No winner, but plenty of drama. #Effzeh #TSG #Bundesliga

Points Shared in Cologne Chaos A spirited Köln performance derailed Hoffenheim’s momentum in a clash defined by tactical swings and VAR drama at the RheinEnergieSTADION. Early Intensity at the Cathedral The Intensity was high from the opening whistle as 1. FC Köln looked to unsettle the high-flying visitors. The home...

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Late drama at the MHPArena! Ermedin Demirović nets twice as VfB Stuttgart overcome a late scare to beat 1. FC Köln 3-1. A goal flurry of 3 goals in 11 minutes sees the hosts cement their Champions League push. #VfBKOE #Bundesliga #Stuttgart

Demirović Double Denies Cologne in MHPArena Thriller A clinical late flurry from VfB Stuttgart secures maximum points as their superior squad depth eventually overwhelmed a resilient Cologne side. Clinical Start for the Hosts From the first whistle at the MHPArena, the hosts looked to assert their dominance. An Intensity score...

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Christoph Baumgartner’s clinical brace sees RB Leipzig escape the RheinEnergieSTADION with all three points. A 2-1 victory keeps their top-four charge on track, leaving 1. FC Köln to rue missed opportunities despite a spirited second half. #Bundesliga #KOERBL

Baumgartner Brace Silences the RheinEnergieSTADION A masterclass in clinical finishing from the Austrian playmaker ensured Leipzig's technical superiority translated into three vital points on the road. Leipzig Dictate the Early Rhythm The encounter at the RheinEnergieSTADION opened with RB Leipzig establishing a firm grip on the proceedings. Controlling 57% of...

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Linton Maina's 29th-minute goal proves the difference as 1. FC Köln edge VfL Wolfsburg 1-0 at the RheinEnergieSTADION. Despite 59% possession, the Wolves couldn't find a way through the Billy Goats' resilient defense. #Bundesliga #Effzeh #WOB

Maina Efficiency Sinks Dominant Wolves 1. FC Köln displayed clinical precision to overcome VfL Wolfsburg’s possession-heavy approach and secure three vital points at the RheinEnergieSTADION. The High-Octane Opening The atmosphere at RheinEnergieSTADION was electric as 1. FC Köln hosted VfL Wolfsburg in a clash where the Intensity was evident from...

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Season Statistics

Full league record with goals, form, and recent streaks

Bundesliga 14th Place

Form

WWDLLWDLWL

Record

P33

D11

L15

Pts32

Win%21%

Goals

Scored48

Conceded58

Diff -10

Avg/G1.5

Conc/G1.8

Defense & Discipline

Clean Sheets3

Failed to Score4

Pens Scored3

Pens Missed0

Best Streaks

2 Win Streak

3 Draw Streak

2 Loss Streak

League Standings

Full Bundesliga table with points, goal difference and recent form

Pos	Team	P	Pts	GF	GA	GD	Form
1	Bayern München	33	86	117	35	+82	WBayern München 5 - 1 1. FC Köln (16-05-2026)WVfL Wolfsburg 0 - 1 Bayern München (09-05-2026)DBayern München 3 - 3 1. FC Heidenheim (02-05-2026)WFSV Mainz 05 3 - 4 Bayern München (25-04-2026)WBayern München 4 - 2 VfB Stuttgart (19-04-2026)
2	Borussia Dortmund	33	70	68	34	+34	WWerder Bremen 0 - 2 Borussia Dortmund (16-05-2026)WBorussia Dortmund 3 - 2 Eintracht Frankfurt (08-05-2026)LBorussia Mönchengladbach 1 - 0 Borussia Dortmund (03-05-2026)WBorussia Dortmund 4 - 0 SC Freiburg (26-04-2026)L1899 Hoffenheim 2 - 1 Borussia Dortmund (18-04-2026)
3	RB Leipzig	33	65	65	43	+22	LSC Freiburg 4 - 1 RB Leipzig (16-05-2026)WRB Leipzig 2 - 1 FC St. Pauli (09-05-2026)LBayer Leverkusen 4 - 1 RB Leipzig (02-05-2026)WRB Leipzig 3 - 1 Union Berlin (24-04-2026)WEintracht Frankfurt 1 - 3 RB Leipzig (18-04-2026)
4	VfB Stuttgart	33	61	69	47	+22	DEintracht Frankfurt 2 - 2 VfB Stuttgart (16-05-2026)WVfB Stuttgart 3 - 1 Bayer Leverkusen (09-05-2026)D1899 Hoffenheim 3 - 3 VfB Stuttgart (02-05-2026)DVfB Stuttgart 1 - 1 Werder Bremen (26-04-2026)LBayern München 4 - 2 VfB Stuttgart (19-04-2026)
5	1899 Hoffenheim	33	61	65	48	+17	LBorussia Mönchengladbach 4 - 0 1899 Hoffenheim (16-05-2026)W1899 Hoffenheim 1 - 0 Werder Bremen (09-05-2026)D1899 Hoffenheim 3 - 3 VfB Stuttgart (02-05-2026)WHamburger SV 1 - 2 1899 Hoffenheim (25-04-2026)W1899 Hoffenheim 2 - 1 Borussia Dortmund (18-04-2026)
6	Bayer Leverkusen	33	58	67	46	+21	DBayer Leverkusen 1 - 1 Hamburger SV (16-05-2026)LVfB Stuttgart 3 - 1 Bayer Leverkusen (09-05-2026)WBayer Leverkusen 4 - 1 RB Leipzig (02-05-2026)W1. FC Köln 1 - 2 Bayer Leverkusen (25-04-2026)LBayer Leverkusen 1 - 2 FC Augsburg (18-04-2026)
7	SC Freiburg	33	44	47	56	-9	WSC Freiburg 4 - 1 RB Leipzig (16-05-2026)LHamburger SV 3 - 2 SC Freiburg (10-05-2026)DSC Freiburg 1 - 1 VfL Wolfsburg (03-05-2026)LBorussia Dortmund 4 - 0 SC Freiburg (26-04-2026)WSC Freiburg 2 - 1 1. FC Heidenheim (19-04-2026)
8	Eintracht Frankfurt	33	43	59	63	-4	DEintracht Frankfurt 2 - 2 VfB Stuttgart (16-05-2026)LBorussia Dortmund 3 - 2 Eintracht Frankfurt (08-05-2026)LEintracht Frankfurt 1 - 2 Hamburger SV (02-05-2026)DFC Augsburg 1 - 1 Eintracht Frankfurt (25-04-2026)LEintracht Frankfurt 1 - 3 RB Leipzig (18-04-2026)
9	FC Augsburg	33	43	45	57	-12	LUnion Berlin 4 - 0 FC Augsburg (16-05-2026)WFC Augsburg 3 - 1 Borussia Mönchengladbach (09-05-2026)WWerder Bremen 1 - 3 FC Augsburg (02-05-2026)DFC Augsburg 1 - 1 Eintracht Frankfurt (25-04-2026)WBayer Leverkusen 1 - 2 FC Augsburg (18-04-2026)
10	FSV Mainz 05	33	37	42	53	-11	W1. FC Heidenheim 0 - 2 FSV Mainz 05 (16-05-2026)LFSV Mainz 05 1 - 3 Union Berlin (10-05-2026)WFC St. Pauli 1 - 2 FSV Mainz 05 (03-05-2026)LFSV Mainz 05 3 - 4 Bayern München (25-04-2026)DBorussia Mönchengladbach 1 - 1 FSV Mainz 05 (19-04-2026)
11	Hamburger SV	33	37	39	53	-14	DBayer Leverkusen 1 - 1 Hamburger SV (16-05-2026)WHamburger SV 3 - 2 SC Freiburg (10-05-2026)WEintracht Frankfurt 1 - 2 Hamburger SV (02-05-2026)LHamburger SV 1 - 2 1899 Hoffenheim (25-04-2026)LWerder Bremen 3 - 1 Hamburger SV (18-04-2026)
12	Union Berlin	33	36	40	58	-18	WUnion Berlin 4 - 0 FC Augsburg (16-05-2026)WFSV Mainz 05 1 - 3 Union Berlin (10-05-2026)DUnion Berlin 2 - 2 1. FC Köln (02-05-2026)LRB Leipzig 3 - 1 Union Berlin (24-04-2026)LUnion Berlin 1 - 2 VfL Wolfsburg (18-04-2026)
13	Borussia Mönchengladbach	33	35	38	53	-15	WBorussia Mönchengladbach 4 - 0 1899 Hoffenheim (16-05-2026)LFC Augsburg 3 - 1 Borussia Mönchengladbach (09-05-2026)WBorussia Mönchengladbach 1 - 0 Borussia Dortmund (03-05-2026)DVfL Wolfsburg 0 - 0 Borussia Mönchengladbach (25-04-2026)DBorussia Mönchengladbach 1 - 1 FSV Mainz 05 (19-04-2026)
14	1. FC Köln	33	32	48	58	-10	LBayern München 5 - 1 1. FC Köln (16-05-2026)L1. FC Köln 1 - 3 1. FC Heidenheim (10-05-2026)DUnion Berlin 2 - 2 1. FC Köln (02-05-2026)L1. FC Köln 1 - 2 Bayer Leverkusen (25-04-2026)DFC St. Pauli 1 - 1 1. FC Köln (17-04-2026)
15	Werder Bremen	33	32	37	58	-21	LWerder Bremen 0 - 2 Borussia Dortmund (16-05-2026)L1899 Hoffenheim 1 - 0 Werder Bremen (09-05-2026)LWerder Bremen 1 - 3 FC Augsburg (02-05-2026)DVfB Stuttgart 1 - 1 Werder Bremen (26-04-2026)WWerder Bremen 3 - 1 Hamburger SV (18-04-2026)
16	VfL Wolfsburg	33	26	42	68	-26	LSC Paderborn 07 2 - 1 (AET) VfL Wolfsburg (25-05-2026)DVfL Wolfsburg 0 - 0 SC Paderborn 07 (21-05-2026)WFC St. Pauli 1 - 3 VfL Wolfsburg (16-05-2026)LVfL Wolfsburg 0 - 1 Bayern München (09-05-2026)DSC Freiburg 1 - 1 VfL Wolfsburg (03-05-2026)
17	1. FC Heidenheim	33	26	41	70	-29	L1. FC Heidenheim 0 - 2 FSV Mainz 05 (16-05-2026)W1. FC Köln 1 - 3 1. FC Heidenheim (10-05-2026)DBayern München 3 - 3 1. FC Heidenheim (02-05-2026)W1. FC Heidenheim 2 - 0 FC St. Pauli (25-04-2026)LSC Freiburg 2 - 1 1. FC Heidenheim (19-04-2026)
18	FC St. Pauli	33	26	28	57	-29	LFC St. Pauli 1 - 3 VfL Wolfsburg (16-05-2026)LRB Leipzig 2 - 1 FC St. Pauli (09-05-2026)LFC St. Pauli 1 - 2 FSV Mainz 05 (03-05-2026)L1. FC Heidenheim 2 - 0 FC St. Pauli (25-04-2026)DFC St. Pauli 1 - 1 1. FC Köln (17-04-2026)

P: 33 GD: +82

W W D W W

P: 33 GD: +34

W W L W L

P: 33 GD: +22

L W L W W

P: 33 GD: +22

D W D D L

P: 33 GD: +17

L W D W W

P: 33 GD: +21

D L W W L

P: 33 GD: -9

W L D L W

P: 33 GD: -4

D L L D L

P: 33 GD: -12

L W W D W

P: 33 GD: -11

W L W L D

P: 33 GD: -14

D W W L L

P: 33 GD: -18

W W D L L

P: 33 GD: -15

W L W D D

P: 33 GD: -10

L L D L D

P: 33 GD: -21

L L L D W

P: 33 GD: -26

L D W L D

P: 33 GD: -29

L W D W L

P: 33 GD: -29

L L L L D

Match History

Recent results and upcoming fixtures with scores and standings

Date	Opponent	Result	Competition	FutMetrix	H/A
May 16, 2026	Bayern München	L 1-5	Bundesliga	74	A
May 10, 2026	1. FC Heidenheim	L 1-3	Bundesliga	78	H
May 02, 2026	Union Berlin	D 2-2	Bundesliga	66	A
Apr 25, 2026	Bayer Leverkusen	L 1-2	Bundesliga	75	H
Apr 17, 2026	FC St. Pauli	D 1-1	Bundesliga	63	A
Apr 12, 2026	Werder Bremen	W 3-1	Bundesliga	71	H
Apr 05, 2026	Eintracht Frankfurt	D 2-2	Bundesliga	73	A
Mar 21, 2026	Borussia Mönchengladbach	D 3-3	Bundesliga	100	H
Mar 14, 2026	Hamburger SV	D 1-1	Bundesliga	31	A
Mar 07, 2026	Borussia Dortmund	L 1-2	Bundesliga	56	H
Feb 27, 2026	FC Augsburg	L 0-2	Bundesliga	28	A
Feb 21, 2026	1899 Hoffenheim	D 2-2	Bundesliga	75	H
Feb 14, 2026	VfB Stuttgart	L 1-3	Bundesliga	76	A
Feb 08, 2026	RB Leipzig	L 1-2	Bundesliga	58	H
Jan 30, 2026	VfL Wolfsburg	W 1-0	Bundesliga	18	H
Jan 25, 2026	SC Freiburg	L 1-2	Bundesliga	50	A
Jan 17, 2026	FSV Mainz 05	W 2-1	Bundesliga	73	H
Jan 14, 2026	Bayern München	L 1-3	Bundesliga	62	H
Jan 10, 2026	1. FC Heidenheim	D 2-2	Bundesliga	64	A
Dec 20, 2025	Union Berlin	L 0-1	Bundesliga	53	H

Squad Cards

Every player in the squad with our season ratings

2025/2026 Season 36 players

Goalkeepers

M. Köbbing

⌛ Forming Opinion Not enough minutes to judge yet

M. Schwäbe

PENALTY HERO

Penalty Saves

Clean Sheets

67%

Save %

R. Zieler

⌛ Forming Opinion Not enough minutes to judge yet

Defenders

C. Neumann

⌛ Forming Opinion Not enough minutes to judge yet

C. Özkacar

SQUAD PLAYER

Appearances

609

Minutes Played

6.5

Avg Rating

D. Heintz

SHIELD

Blocks/90

1.2

Interceptions/90

Tackles + Blocks

D. S. Furst

👻 Invisible Nothing to note

J. Gazibegović

⌛ Forming Opinion Not enough minutes to judge yet

J. Schmied

SQUAD PLAYER

Appearances

796

Minutes Played

6.3

Avg Rating

Jahmai Simpson-Pusey

INTERCEPTOR

2.3

Interceptions/90

2.3

Interceptions/90

1.3

Tackles/90

Tackles + Interceptions

Julian Andreas Pauli

⌛ Forming Opinion Not enough minutes to judge yet

L. Paqarada

⌛ Forming Opinion Not enough minutes to judge yet

Neo Telle

⌛ Forming Opinion Not enough minutes to judge yet

R. van den Berg

SHIELD

1.1

Blocks/90

1.1

Blocks/90

0.5

Interceptions/90

Tackles + Blocks

T. Hübers

SQUAD PLAYER

Appearances

669

Minutes Played

Avg Rating

T. Krauß

INTERCEPTOR

1.7

Interceptions/90

1.7

Interceptions/90

3.4

Tackles/90

Tackles + Interceptions

Midfielders

A. Castro-Montes

GOLD TRAY

40%

Assist Frequency

40%

Assist Frequency

Matches with Assist

Goals + Assists

D. Huseinbašić

SQUAD PLAYER

Appearances

658

Minutes Played

6.7

Avg Rating

E. Kujović

⌛ Forming Opinion Not enough minutes to judge yet

E. Martel

SQUAD PLAYER

Appearances

1539

Minutes Played

6.8

Avg Rating

F. Chávez

⌛ Forming Opinion Not enough minutes to judge yet

F. Kainz

⌛ Forming Opinion Not enough minutes to judge yet

Fayssal Harchaoui

⌛ Forming Opinion Not enough minutes to judge yet

K. Lund

SQUAD PLAYER

Appearances

1185

Minutes Played

6.6

Avg Rating

L. Maina

SILVER BOOT

22%

Goal Frequency

22%

Goal Frequency

Matches with Goal

Total Goals

S. El Mala

CLUTCH HERO

Clutch Goals

Total Goals

Appearances

S. Sebulonsen

SQUAD PLAYER

Appearances

1625

Minutes Played

6.5

Avg Rating

Í. Bergmann Jóhannesson

SQUAD PLAYER

Appearances

1118

Minutes Played

6.8

Avg Rating

Forwards

F. Schenten

⌛ Forming Opinion Not enough minutes to judge yet

I. Rondić

⌛ Forming Opinion Not enough minutes to judge yet

J. Kamiński

CLUTCH HERO

Clutch Goals

Total Goals

Appearances

J. Thielmann

SQUAD PLAYER

Appearances

1107

Minutes Played

6.8

Avg Rating

L. Waldschmidt

CLUTCH HERO

Clutch Goals

Total Goals

Appearances

M. Bülter

SQUAD PLAYER

Appearances

1011

Minutes Played

6.9

Avg Rating

R. Ache

ARCHITECT

1.8

Key Passes/90

1.8

Key Passes/90

Goals + Assists

58%

Pass Accuracy

Y. Niang

⌛ Forming Opinion Not enough minutes to judge yet

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