FC Koln is a privately owned company headquartered in Germany, founded in 1948, employing approximately 310 individuals. The organization functions as a German Bundesliga club, active in the spectator sports sector, and is recognized as a tier 1 media tech buyer.
TSG Hoffenheim maintains a strong away record against 1. FC Köln, having lost only two of their last 13 Bundesliga matches in Cologne, securing seven wins and four draws. Hoffenheim has also celebrated more top-flight away victories against Cologne than any other team. This development coincides with reports from Sky Germany on February 17 that Brighton Hove Albion plans to sign brothers Said and Malek El Mala from 1. FC Köln this summer. Earlier in the month, on February 8, RB Leipzig secured a victory away at 1. FC Köln, with 'Baumi' scoring a brace. Previously, on February 2, 1. FC Köln signed midfielder Felipe Chávez from FC Bayern, a move that followed Chávez making his debut for FC Bayern in an 8-1 win against VfL Wolfsburg just days prior.