
OpinionKessler's "exclamation mark" at Ache: El Mala prevents striker comeback: Ragnar Ache also missed 1. FC Köln's home game against Bayer Leverkusen ...
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OpinionNumbers prove: This is how much this double elimination hurt FC Köln: 1. FC Köln is hoping for the return of Ragnar Ache. The center forward could alleviate some ...
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OpinionStriker return for the Bayer test? One attacker is missing: Ragnar Ache has been preparing with 1. FC Köln since Wednesday for the match against Bayer Leverkusen ...
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After Malek's fairytale: Second striker hope puts in extra shifts: Malek El Mala is the talk of the town at 1. FC Köln. But the club is also hoping for the ...
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1. FC Köln: FC without star striker Ragnar Ache in the derby against Leverkusen | Sport
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1. FC Köln: Surprise possible: Cologne's attacking plan with Ache and El-Mala's brother | Sport
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Opinion"One or two things improved": Question mark over striker's return: Can 1. FC Köln count on Ragnar Ache again in the DFB Cup? René Wagner weighs in before the ...
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OpinionThree goals in two games: Is Malek El Mala now scoring his way into the first team?
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OpinionCenter forward not an option! El Mala in a new role, "more unpredictable": 1. FC Köln will have to continue without Ragnar Ache against FC Schalke 04. Meanwhile ...
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Opinion“He feels comfortable there”: New role as an opportunity for El Mala and FC Köln: Said El Mala is expected to compensate for the absences of Ragnar Ache and ...
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Ache on the training pitch: Center forward provides hope - | Good news for Schmied
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Opinion"Belief in the good": This is how Wagner reacts to the double striker shock: 1. FC Köln lost two strikers, Thijs Dallnga and Ragnar Ache, in their 2-2 draw ...
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OpinionAfter two strikers sidelined: At least a quick return for FC?: 1. FC Köln will have to do without Thijs Dallinga and Ragnar Ache for the foreseeable future ...
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OpinionHigh-profile "panic buy": Why FC's striker decision is the right one: After the injuries to Thijs Dallinga and Ragnar Ache, there will be no panic buy at 1 ...
geissblog.koeln/2026/10/panikkauf-pizarro-warum-der-fc-gut-daran-tut-sich-in-geduld-zu-ueben/

After the double injury shock: Who will play for 1. FC Köln now?: The absence of center forwards Ragnar Ache and Thijs Dallinga is a severe blow for 1. FC Köln ...
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Replacements for Ache and Dallinga: Wagner keeps his attacking plans a "secret".: 1. FC Köln will have to manage Thijs Dallinga and Ragnar Ache against Borussia ...
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OpinionHelp for HSV! Ache's goal not enough: FC loses to the bottom team: 1. FC Köln gave the previously goalless and pointless Hamburger SV a helping hand by ...
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Key FactsWagner plans changes for Köln’s Hamburg visit
Sep 19, 2026 · Reading time: ~30 sec.
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Summary created with AI assistance · Source: geissblog.koeln
- Wagner will change Köln’s starting lineup at Hamburger SV on Saturday because El Mala is returning to the team.
- Marius Bülter is considered the leading bench candidate, while Maina and Moore recently provided attacking contributions.
- Dallinga scored twice against Hoffenheim but missed a Bremen penalty, while Ache is still seeking his first season goal.
- Sebastian Sebulonsen, now fit again, could replace the previously underwhelming Alessio Castro-Montes at right-back.
Paid articlePaywall After double striker knockouts: 1. FC Köln makes transfer decision! | Sport: Striker crisis before the derby. Cologne shocked after the absences of Ragnar Ache ...
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Paid articlePaywall Double shock before the derby: What the striker's absence means for 1. FC Köln | Sport
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Football: Bundesliga star suffers cruciate ligament tear! Shock diagnosis in | Football
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Opinion"As long as I'm satisfied": FC striker talks about his role and transfer offers
geissblog.koeln/2026/09/solange-bin-ich-zufrieden-fc-stuermer-spricht-ueber-rolle-und-transferanfragen/
Key FactsRagnar Ache fights for starting place at 1. FC Köln
Sep 15, 2026 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
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Summary created with AI assistance · Source: geissblog.koeln
- On matchday three against Werder Bremen, newcomer Thijs Dallinga started instead of Ache, who initially remained on the bench.
- Before the away match at Hamburger SV, coach René Wagner must choose between Ache and Dallinga as starting striker.
- Ache says the goal is staying above the relegation line and wants to help against Hamburg and Mönchengladbach with his first season goals.
- After six second-half goals, Ache apparently received no serious transfer offers for his agent Volker Struth to pass on.
Wow, yeah, you do think: Why did we spend so much money on a player if he isn’t going to play?— Ragnar Ache, discussing his transfer fee on the TV show At Broski
Hamburg's goal drought is broken, even though Cologne had more and better chances for much of the game. Capaldo's opening goal was somewhat flattering ... Show more
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OpinionNew signing no backup: Will Wagner surprise with a two-striker formation?: Until now, it was assumed that either Ragnar Ache or new signing Thijs Dallinga would ...
geissblog.koeln/2026/08/neuzugang-kein-back-up-ueberrascht-wagner-mit-einer-doppelspitze/
Key FactsWagner hints at possible 1. FC Köln strike partnership
Aug 23, 2026 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
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Summary created with AI assistance · Source: geissblog.koeln
- Coach René Wagner describes Thijs Dallinga as an attacker who can play both alone and alongside Ragnar Ache.
- During preseason, Wagner had generally used attacking midfielders or wingers behind Ache rather than a second traditional center-forward.
- Wagner cites Dallinga’s qualities in the penalty area and hopes he can develop similarly to Jakub Kaminski.
- Ache is still expected to start against Würzburger Kickers, while a substitute appearance by 26-year-old Dallinga is considered likely after only three training days.
The profile was relatively clear. From the start we were looking for a player who can operate both on his own and as part of a double-striker partnership. If we ever have to do without Ragy, we need someone who can replace him, but who can also play with him.— René Wagner, on Thijs Dallinga's role and the potential double-striker setup during the press conference ahead of the DFB-Pokal match against Würzburger Kickers.

OpinionIndividual player ratings: A top mark and a lot of average cup performance: 1. FC Köln narrowly escaped with a 2-1 victory against Würzburger Kickers in the DFB ...
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Paid articlePaywall Ragnar Ache im Interview: „Irgendwann spiele ich in der J-League, lebe in einem Hochhaus in Tokio – und spreche fließend Japanisch“
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Opinion"That's not enough!": Wagner's A-team botches dress rehearsal - | Schwäbe angry
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1. FC Köln ahead of Hoffenheim: Hoping for new magical moments: 1. FC Köln kicks off the season against TSG Hoffenheim with memories of Ragnar Ache's wonder ...
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Opinion“Wouldn’t mind it”: Transfer as a chance for Ache to make the national team: Ragnar Ache was already on the radar of Ghana’s national team. Gideon Mensah’s ...
geissblog.koeln/2026/08/dank-fc-transfer-neue-nationalmannschafts-chance-fuer-ache/

FC Köln advances to the second round in Würzburg
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Following the Kaminski model: Cologne signs Dallinga on loan with an option to buy
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Opinion"Full trust": Ache on his goal target, El Mala hopes, and his bitterest FC moment
geissblog.koeln/2026/07/volles-vertrauen-ache-ueber-tore-ziel-el-mala-hoffnung-und-bitteren-fc-moment/

Cologne squad gaps: Striker Dallinga to provide competition for Ache: FC Cologne needs a suitable alternative to top scorer Ache. The Dutchman is to come on loan ...
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1. FC Köln: With Champions League experience: Will Köln snap up this Dutch striker? | Sport
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1. FC Köln: After a long injury break: 2-2! Ragnar Ache scores in XXL test against Hertha | Sport
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Opinion“Once in a Lifetime!” Wagner Teases FC Striker – Former Boss Pays a Visit: 1. FC Köln took to the field twice on Sunday at the Koasa Stadium in St. Johann ...
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OpinionLocho's debut and goalscorer's comeback: "We want him to have a top season"
geissblog.koeln/2026/07/locho-debuet-und-knipser-comeback-wollen-dass-er-eine-top-saison-spielt/
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Who, if not you, Ragy! 🔥 Ragnar Ache has won the official Goal of the Season award for his bicycle kick goal against Hoffenheim. Congratulations ... Show more

1. FC Köln: No striker + no defensive midfielder: Cologne suddenly under transfer pressure | Sport
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Since not even Ronaldo or Messi can do that, this SICK bicycle kick by Ragnar Ache had to be Goal of the Season ❤️🔥 Congratulations, Ragy🫶 _ #effzeh

Join Ragnar Ache and Co. on the plane to training camp! ✈️❤️ From July 24th to 31st, travel with the FC pros in an exclusive team plane directly from Cologne ... Show more
Visiting the 1. FC Köln training camp in Kitzbühel | Eurowings Holidays
Visiting the 1. FC Köln training camp in Kitzbühel | Eurowings Holidays
February Dump 🌟🥳 1. What's going on in the locker room? 👀 2. 🗣️ EL MALAAAAAAA 3. Said is taking himself home with him 🤭🧳 4. Still proud 1 ... Show more
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Last round 🫨 The fourth and final round for Goal of the Season is upon us! 💥 The choices are Said El Mala's goal against Freiburg or Ragnar Ache's ... Show more

December Dump 🎄💫 1. Bromance 🥹❤️🔥 Florian Kainz 🫂 Ragnar Ache 2. @ jan.thielmann the prankster 🤪 3. Royal sunset on the U19 Youth League trip 🇩🇰🌅 4. On set 🎬🎞️ 5 ... Show more
Looking back at November ✨ 1. Said El Mala @ malek.elmala 🥰🥰🥰 2. On today's training schedule: Carnival 🤪 3. A little party never killed nobody! 4 ... Show more

OpinionSeason Individual Player Reviews - | Striker: Cologne's lifeline lacks consistency
geissblog.koeln/2026/06/saison-einzelkritik-sturm-koelner-lebensversicherung-ohne-konstanz/
𝐃𝐢𝐞 𝐖𝐌 𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐡𝐭 𝐯𝐨𝐫 𝐝𝐞𝐫 𝐓ü𝐫! 👀 To celebrate, a World Cup prediction game is starting in our FC app! ❤️🔥 Our pros Marvin Schwäbe, Jan Thielmann ... Show more
Prediction game and great prizes: World Cup fever in the FC app | 1. FC Köln
Prediction game and great prizes: World Cup fever in the FC app | 1. FC Köln
Paid articlePaywall 1. FC Köln: Fan bet fulfilled!: Cologne striker Ragnar Ache doesn't look like this anymore | Sport
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Key FactsCologne Ends Winless Streak with Crucial Home Triumph
Apr 12, 2026 · Reading time: ~30 sec.
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Summary created with AI assistance · Source: geissblog.koeln
- Cologne broke their winless run by defeating Werder Bremen 3-1 on home ground.
- An early penalty scored by Said El Mala and a red card for Bremen’s captain after a last-man foul gave Cologne an advantage.
- Despite a disallowed goal and a penalty awarded to Bremen, Cologne controlled the match and extended their lead.
- This win grants Cologne a five-point buffer above the relegation playoff zone, with Wolfsburg trailing by nine points.

Opinion“Bitter” diagnosis! This is how long FC will have to do without Ache: Ragnar Ache suffered a muscle injury in his thigh during FC Köln's 1-1 draw against FC ...
geissblog.koeln/2026/04/bittere-diagnose-da-so-lange-muss-der-fc-auf-ragnar-ache-verzichten/

OpinionWorld Cup dream dashed? Mammoth task for 1. FC Köln in the final stretch: 1. FC Köln will have to do without its top scorer from the second half of the season in ...
geissblog.koeln/2026/04/zarter-wm-traum-geplatzt-mammut-aufgabe-fuer-den-fc-im-endspurt/

Opinion“One thing I can say for sure…” What Wagner is learning from FC Bayern: How can 1. FC Köln beat Bayer Leverkusen on Saturday without Ragnar Ache? René Wagner ...
geissblog.koeln/2026/04/eins-kann-ich-vorwegnehmen-was-wagner-vom-fc-bayern-abschaut/

OpinionOnly three top stars better: Same picture, but a new striker at FC: Ragnar Ache has become a key player at 1. FC Köln. Only three Bundesliga stars have scored ...
geissblog.koeln/2026/04/nur-drei-top-stars-besser-gleiches-bild-aber-neuer-stuermer-beim-fc/

OpinionOnly number 19: "I'll discuss that with Luca" - | Waldschmidt question remains open
geissblog.koeln/2026/04/nur-nummer-19-das-bespreche-ich-mit-luca-waldschmidt-frage-bleibt-offen/

Opinion"Evening out": Predicted by Kwasniok, come true under Wagner: An early penalty and more than an hour with a man advantage: In the 3-1 win against Werder Bremen ...
geissblog.koeln/2026/04/glueck-gehabt-von-kwasniok-vorhergesagt-unter-wagner-eingetroffen/
Thanks to Said El Mala's early penalty, substitute Ragnar Ache, and Isak Johannesson's late goal, Cologne took a crucial step towards staying in the ... Show more

OpinionLeague and World Cup hopes: Will this striker duo score two goals?: Said El Mala and Ragnar Ache could play a key role in helping 1. FC Köln avoid relegation and ...
geissblog.koeln/2026/04/liga-und-wm-hoffnung-ballert-sich-dieses-sturm-duo-zu-zwei-zielen/
Who knows best when it comes to anime at FC? 👀🧐 We asked our two experts, Ragnar Ache and Tobi Trautner, who's who and who's quickest to the buzzer! 💪 ... Show more


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Ache has as many goal contributions as El Mala: “I feel like I’m still not getting enough playing time”
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World Cup chance for FC player: Ragnar Ache is on Ghana's list: Due to his mother's heritage, Ragnar Ache has the opportunity to play for Ghana ...
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