Evangelos Sbonias

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bietigheimerzeitung.de

Aug 29

⚽️ A big step has come true for Evangelos "Laki" Sbonias from Bietigheim-Bissingen: After three years as coach of Cologne's U21 team ... Show more

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geissblog.koeln Jul 05

OpinionU21 succession settled: Coach search leads to major reshuffling: The U21 team of 1. FC Köln has a new coach: Manuel Hartmann takes over the second team of the ...

Key FactsNew U21 Coach Triggers Major Staff Shifts at FC

Jul 5, 2026 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
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Manuel Hartmann becomes the head coach of 1. FC Köln’s U21 squad, succeeding Evangelos Sbonias who joins the professional coaching staff.

Hartmann leaves his U17 coaching role vacant, continuing a series of upward moves among the club's youth coaches.

Technical Director Lukas Berg highlights Hartmann’s strong fit due to his professional playing background and rapport with young athletes.

The 42-year-old former pro looks forward to starting his new role with a training camp in Hennef.

Our shared goal will be to prepare our talents as well as possible for the demands of professional football, and thus to provide maximum support to the professional division around René Wagner.
— Manuel Hartmann, speaking about his aims in the U21 role and his plan to develop players for the pro ranks and support the pro department led by René Wagner.

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geissblog.koeln Jun 23

Opinion"From the very beginning": Sbonias wins coaching audition at FC Köln - | here's what's next for the U21s

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Key FactsSbonias’ Promotion Shapes FC Köln U21’s Path

Jun 23, 2026 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
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Evangelos Sbonias was promoted to assist the professional team shortly before the U21 squad began training.

Technical Director Lukas Berg highlighted that Sbonias’ appointment followed a thorough selection process.

The search for a new U21 head coach is a strategic priority approached calmly yet efficiently.

Assistant coach Marcel Ivanusa is among potential candidates, with his preference for the assistant role taken into account.

We don't feel any pressure and we're not rushing, because the group and the coaching staff are functioning.
— Lukas Berg, FC Köln's Technical Director, on the U21 post and the selection process

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geissblog.koeln Jun 02

OpinionDevelopment before results: Why FC has achieved its goals: Tenth place, never in danger of relegation, and numerous talents on their way to senior football: ...

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Jun 10

Lionel Voufack, David Okpodu, and Len Wörsdörfer are joining coach Evangelos Sbonias' team. 👉 Regionalliga West: 1. FC Köln signs three players for the U21 team.

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geissblog.koeln May 03

OpinionAlmost perfect FC Saturday: Double goalscorer with a bizarre winning goal: It could have been a perfect Saturday for 1. FC Köln. The U21 team showed comeback ...

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stuttgarter-nachrichten.de Apr 21

SGS Großaspach vs. SGV Freiberg - A man with a unique selling point: What Laki Sbonias says ahead of the top match

Five U19 players in the starting eleven: FC Köln stays true to its course

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geissblog.koeln Apr 05

Wagner sends a signal to talents: "This is a clear sign of appreciation"

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geissblog.koeln Apr 05

Key FactsWagner Supports Young Players Through U21 Matches

Apr 5, 2026 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
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René Wagner assigns Fynn Schenten, Youssoupha Niang, and Cenny Neumann to the U21 squad for a Regionalliga match versus Fortuna Düsseldorf.

Wagner watches the game from the stands at Franz-Kremer-Stadion to closely monitor the young talents’ performances.

Despite relegation pressure and a coaching change, close cooperation continues between Wagner and U21 coach Evangelos Sbonias.

The young players remain involved in first-team training with weekly decisions on their playing time.

That is a clear sign of appreciation. The guys can show themselves.
— Sbonias said this later, referring to Wagner's signal to the talents.

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Jan 21

Regionalliga West: 1. FC Köln expects an emotional opponent: After the Christmas break, coach Evangelos Sbonias' team continues with a match against ...

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Jan 09

Regionalliga West: 1. FC Köln focuses on defense: Coach Evaneglos Sbonias and his team have begun preparations for the second half of the season.

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fc.de Feb 09 25

The #effzeh -U21 showed morale in the city duel against SC Fortuna Köln. Evangelos Sbonias' team came back from a 1:3 halftime score and played a draw - | ... Show more

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geissblog.koeln Nov 24 24

With a newly formed defense: FC is sorely missing two offensive players: The U21 of 1. FC Köln prevented the bottom team from pulling off a sensation ...

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geissblog.koeln Nov 08 24

Cologne character test without the “extremely important” captain: The home game against FC Gütersloh on Saturday will be a character test for the U21 of 1 ...

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geissblog.koeln Nov 04 24

Sbonias “very proud” - | Successful debut for U17 world champions: Development successful: The U21 of 1. FC Köln has established itself in the top half of the ...

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geissblog.koeln Oct 18 24

Uth involved in both goals: U21 ends dry spell in Wuppertal: The U21 of 1. FC Cologne has scored three points again after four games without a win ...

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geissblog.koeln Sep 13 24

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geissblog.koeln Sep 03 24

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geissblog.koeln Aug 26 24

Forget about the relegation battle: U21 with remarkable interim results: The U21 of 1. FC Köln is once again in the top half of the table. An interim result that ...

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geissblog.koeln Aug 09 24

After a double all-clear: FC wants to defend the lead in the derby: The U21 of 1. FC Köln travels to Fortuna Düsseldorf's U23 with confidence ...

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geissblog.koeln Aug 04 24

"Not a given!" The FC sends greetings from the top of the table: The U21 team of 1. FC Cologne is top of the Regionalliga West. After the 5-0 win against ...

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geissblog.koeln Aug 05 24

The gambler turns up the heat: Borie makes his mark for the U21s: One of the first winners of the Regionalliga opener has already emerged: Etienne Borie stands ...

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geissblog.koeln Jul 21 24

Already in Cologne: FC is looking for this Werder talent: 1. FC Köln has signed another young player. According to GEISSBLOG information, Leo Isufi is moving to ...

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geissblog.koeln Jul 01 24

New signing hits: U21 “strong on the accelerator”: The U21s of 1. FC Köln ended the second week of preparation with a turbulent test match ...

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geissblog.koeln Jun 22 24

Strengthening the attack: First January signing fixed: The U21s of 1. FC Köln have started preparing for the new season. In the meantime ...

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Jun 02 24

Regional league: Meiko Sponsel extends his contract with 1. FC Köln: The 22-year-old defensive player, who became German champion with Cologne U17 in 2019 ...

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Two youngsters come out trumps: U21 goes home happy despite a shortcoming: The U21s of 1. FC Köln comfortably won their last away game of the season ...

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geissblog.koeln May 03 24

“I’m defending myself against that”: No letting go of traditional clubs: The U21 of 1. FC Köln expects a traditional club with a powerful following ...

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geissblog.koeln Apr 30 24

In case of defensive trick: Sbonias is happy about “clear reaction”: The U21 of 1. FC Köln returned with a win. A tactical experiment by the trainer worked.

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geissblog.koeln Apr 22 24

“We have to talk about that”: U21 with adjustment problems: The compulsory task ended in disaster for the U21s of 1. FC Köln. Coach Evangelos Sbonias needs to ...

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geissblog.koeln Apr 19 24

“Basic things in perfection”: No simple mistakes towards the bottom: The U21 of 1. FC Köln welcomes the bottom of the regional league. In the final spurt of the ...

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geissblog.koeln Apr 15 24

Contract extended: U19 cup winner stays! Almost professional before saying goodbye?

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geissblog.koeln Apr 09 24

With six U19 players: “Professional football” atmosphere as development aid: With six players from the U19: The U21 of 1. FC Köln takes further important steps ...

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geissblog.koeln Apr 04 24

Against Paderborn: U21 hopes for a lot of noise to end the dry spell: For the first time in eleven match days, 1. FC Köln's U21s are not playing alongside the ...

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fc.de Apr 12 24

With seriousness and a stable defense to Wiedenbrück | 1. FC Cologne

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geissblog.koeln Mar 14 24

Despite seven goals: That's why Sbonias doesn't want to see Downs anymore: The U21 of 1. FC Köln meets league leaders Alemannia Aachen. Coach Sbonias hopes ...

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geissblog.koeln Mar 17 24

U21 struggles after away game in Cologne: “Paying tuition fees at the moment”: Five months without a home win in the Regionalliga West: The U21s of 1 ...

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Second worst team in the second half of the season: Polster allows development: The U21 of 1. FC Köln is currently the second weakest team in the second half of ...