FC Koln

FC Koln

http://fc.de
https://www.linkedin.com/company/fckoeln/

FC Koln is a privately owned company headquartered in Germany. Founded in 1948, the company employs approximately 310 individuals and reported $153.8M in revenue as of 2025. As a tier 1 media tech buyer, FC Koln operates primarily in the spectator sports sector, functioning as a German Bundesliga club.

2025 Revenue

Founded

1948

Headcount

301

Headquarters

Germany

Primary Segment

Spectator Sports

Ownership

Privately Owned

News Summary:

West Ham United and FC Koln have reportedly agreed in principle to a loan deal for Edson Alvarez, with Koln actively pursuing the Mexico international, pending Alvarez's approval. Previously, on July 8, Gideon Mensah's free transfer to FC Koln neared completion, with talks progressing positively following a delay caused by his World Cup participation with Ghana. Earlier that day, Rasmus Carstensen completed a permanent transfer from 1. FC Köln to Aarhus GF. The 25-year-old right-back had previously been on loan at the Danish Superliga side, where he won the league title. This followed 1. FC Köln confirming on July 7 the transfer of versatile midfielder Jakub Kaminski to Benfica, bringing €20 million to Köln, with Kaminski signing a contract until 2031. Concurrently, FC Köln and Borussia Dortmund reportedly showed interest in a summer move for Tottenham winger Mikey Moore, 18.

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FC Koln offers 4 products in the media and telecoms services and sports industries. FC Koln's product portfolio comprises of sports tickets, merchandise and sponsorship and media and TV services.

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FC Koln's revenues were less than $250M in 2025. Caretta Research has split FC Koln's revenue into 4 different product categories.

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Jul

15th

2026

05:13

Köln eye move for Manchester City winger

1. FC Köln are said to be interested in taking 18-year-old Reigan Heskey on loan from Manchester City. After turning Jahmai Simpson-Pusey’s loan move from Manchester City into a permanent transfer, 1. FC Köln are once again looking to bring in a player from the Premier League outfit on loan.

Jul

15th

2026

03:00

FC Köln's Reigan Heskey Push Shows Fan-Token Clubs Still Pay for Upside

Köln's interest in Heskey looks like a liquidity move, not a premium bidding war Read this as a signaling move on funding and squad construction, not just scouting chatter. Köln have already shown they can convert City-linked loans into longer-term value, having turned Jahmai Simpson-Pusey's loan move into a permanent transfer.

Jul

15th

2026

01:30

FC and adidas unveil 2026/27 third jersey

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Jul

14th

2026

03:40

B2B Tag, Tenders and Contracts

Ellyes Skhiri will have to wait for his return to the club

2 FC Köln will prioritise the transfer of Edson Álvarez, with Ellyes Skhiri waiting to make his return to the club, reports Florian Plettenburg. The Cathedral Club have agreed a move in principle with the West Ham United defender, with the player also keen on the move.

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Jul

14th

2026

00:53

1. FC Köln now "firmly believe" El Mala will stay

With a move for Said El Mala yet to materialise, 1. FC Köln sporting director Thomas Kessler now believes the youngster will stay at the club. Said El Mala has been heavily linked with a move away from 1.

Jul

11th

2026

13:37

Transfer news: Borussia Dortmund open talks with €50m Tottenham and Brighton target

Transfer news: Dortmund open talks for Köln wonderkid El Mala Transfer news: Borussia Dortmund have finally made their move. The target is Said El Mala, 1. FC Köln’s teenage winger, and official talks are now underway.

Jul

11th

2026

02:30

FC sign Gideon Mensah

1. FC Köln have signed Ghana international Gideon Mensah. The 27-year-old left-back has signed a deal until 30th June 2028 with FC. Mensah has joined on a free transfer from Ligue 1 side, AJ Auxerre. “We have been looking at Gideon for a longer period of time and are pleased that we could convince him to join FC.

Jul

11th

2026

02:00

B2B Tag, Tenders and Contracts

FC Köln Move Leaves West Ham Facing Huge Alvarez Gamble

West Ham’s Edson Alvarez: Next move will reveal much about his personal ambition With reports indicating that FC Koln are close to securing a loan deal for West Ham midfielder Edson Alvarez, complete with an option to buy, supporters are divided over whether the move represents shrewd business or a costly mistake.

Jul

10th

2026

07:17

Ghana defender Gideon Mensah flies to Germany to finalize FC Koln move

Ghana international Gideon Mensah has travelled to Germany to complete his transfer to Bundesliga side FC Koln during the ongoing summer transfer window. Koln are securing the services of the enterprising Black Stars left-back following his impressive performances during the 2026 FIFA World Cup, where Ghana’s campaign came to an end in the Round of 32.

Jul

9th

2026

01:00

West Ham and FC Koln agree loan deal in principle for Edson Alvarez - Read West Ham F.C.

West Ham United and FC Koln have reportedly agreed the basis of a loan deal for Edson Alvarez. Sky Sport Germany reports that Koln are pushing to sign the Mexico international this summer. The deal still depends on Alvarez.

Jul

8th

2026

13:49

FC Koln close to signing Gideon Mensah on a free transfer

Gideon Mensah’s move to FC Koln is edging toward completion, with talks now said to be progressing positively after a brief delay caused by his World Cup involvement with Ghana. With Ghana’s tournament run over, negotiations have accelerated and a final agreement now looks close.

Jul

8th

2026

07:00

Rasmus Carstensen joins Aarhus GF

Rasmus Carstensen has left 1. FC Köln and joined Aarhus GF on a permanent basis. The right-back was loaned out to the Danish Superliga side and won the league title there. Both clubs have now agreed on a permanent transfer for the 25-year-old.

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