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The record since 2016
1. FC Köln: transfer history
Every signing and departure on record, year by year. This is the historical record, not live intelligence: for what’s happening now, see 1. FC Köln’s live page.
- Moves on record
- 108
- Arrivals
- 56
- Departures
- 52
- Sent on loan
- 15
Fees on record for 1 of 108 moves.
Busiest year on record: 2026, with 16 arrivals and 13 departures.
16 in · 13 out
2026
Arrivals
- 17 Aug 2026Thijs Dallingafrom BOLBologna F.C. 1909Loan
- Aug 2026Ellyes Skhirifrom EINEintracht FrankfurtTransfer
- 17 Jul 2026Reigan Heskeyfrom MCIMan CityTransfer£8m reported
- 4 Jul 2026Jahmai Simpson-Puseyfrom MCIMan CityTransferFee undisclosed
- 6 Jan 2026Jahmai Simpson-Puseyfrom MCIMan CityLoan
- 2026Gil Nevesfrom S.L. Benfica BTransfer
- 2026Luka Lochoshvilifrom NUR1. FC NürnbergTransfer
- 2026Paul Okon-Engstlerfrom Sydney FCTransfer
- 2026Martin Jamesfrom PSGPSGTransfer
- 2026Jakub Kamińskifrom VFWVfL WolfsburgLoan
- 2026Gideon Mensahfrom AJAAJ AuxerreTransfer
- 2026Borna Sosafrom CRYPalaceLoan
- 2026Tom Kraußfrom FSV1. FSV Mainz 05Loan
- 2026Felipe Chávezfrom FC Bayern Munich IILoan
- 2026Alina Kerschbaumerfrom First Vienna FCMove
- 2026Mikey Moorefrom TOTSpursLoan
Departures
- 18 Jul 2026Cenk Özkacarto TRATrabzonsporMove
- 2026Eric Martelto FSV1. FSV Mainz 05Transfer
- 2026Imad Rondićto SC Preußen MünsterLoan
- 2026Fynn Schentento Roda JC KerkradeLoan
- 2026Youssoupha Niangto STPFC St. PauliLoan
- 2026Jakub Kamińskito SLBBenficaTransfer
- 2026Denis Huseinbašićto SPRSporting Clube de BragaTransfer
- 2026Dominique Heintzto FORFortuna DüsseldorfTransfer
- 2026Jusuf Gazibegovićto SK Sturm GrazLoan
- 2026Rasmus Carstensento Aarhus GymnastikforeningLoan
- 2026Elias Bakatukandato VfL OsnabrückLoan
- 2026Jusuf Gazibegovićto Widzew ŁódźLoan
- 2026Julian Paulito Odense BoldklubLoan
4 in · 2 out
2025
Arrivals
- 9 Aug 2025Cenk Özkacarfrom REVReal ValladolidLoan
- 2025Ragnar Achefrom EINEintracht FrankfurtMove
- 2025Luca Dürholtzfrom SVESV ElversbergMove
- 2025Ron-Robert Zielerfrom HANHannover 96Move
Departures
- 1 Jul 2025Dejan Ljubičićto GNK Dinamo ZagrebMove
- 2025Steffen Tiggesto SCASC Paderborn 07Move
0 in · 6 out
2024
Arrivals
None on record.
Departures
- 1 Jul 2024Jeff Chabotto VFBStuttgartMove
- 1 Jul 2024Justin Diehlto VFBStuttgartMove
- 2024Timo Hornto FC Red Bull SalzburgMove
- 2024Davie Selketo HAMHamburger SVMove
- 2024Dimitris Limniosto Panathinaikos F.C.Move
- 2024Benno Schmitzto Grasshopper Club ZürichMove
2 in · 2 out
2023
Arrivals
- 4 Aug 2023Rasmus Carstensenfrom KAAKAA GentLoan
- 2023Davie Selkefrom SVWSV Werder BremenMove
Departures
- Jan 2023Ondrej Dudato HELHellas VeronaLoan
- 2023Ellyes Skhirito EINEintracht FrankfurtMove
2 in · 4 out
2022
Arrivals
- 25 Jan 2022Jeff Chabotfrom UCSU.C. SampdoriaMove
- 2022Steffen Tiggesfrom BVBDortmundMove
Departures
- 1 Jul 2022Salih Özcanto BVBDortmundMove
- 2022Rafael Czichosto CHCChicago FireMove
- 2022Anthony Modesteto BVBDortmundMove
- 2022Kingsley Ehizibueto UDIUdinese CalcioMove
5 in · 4 out
2021
Arrivals
- 1 Jul 2021Marvin Schwäbefrom Brøndby IFFree transfer
- 1 Jul 2021Dejan Ljubičićfrom SK Rapid WienMove
- Jun 2021Anthony Modestefrom SAIAS Saint-ÉtienneBack from loan
- Jan 2021Max Meyerfrom CRYPalaceMove
- 2021Louis Schaubfrom FC LuzernBack from loan
Departures
- Sept 2021Max Meyerto FENFenerbahçeMove
- Jun 2021Ron-Robert Zielerto HANHannover 96Back from loan
- Feb 2021Anthony Modesteto SAIAS Saint-ÉtienneLoan
- 2021Marius Wolfto BVBDortmundBack from loan
9 in · 7 out
2020
Arrivals
- Sept 2020Ondrej Dudafrom NORNorwich CityMove
- Sept 2020Damion Downsfrom FC Ingolstadt 04Move
- Aug 2020Ron-Robert Zielerfrom HANHannover 96Loan
- 30 Jun 2020Salih Özcanfrom HOLHolstein KielBack from loan
- Jun 2020Lasse Sobiechfrom Royal Excel MouscronBack from loan
- 30 Jan 2020Toni Leistnerfrom QUEQueens Park RangersLoan
- 2020Dimitris Limniosfrom PAOK FCMove
- 2020Mark Uthfrom SCHSchalke 04Loan
- 2020Marius Wolffrom HERHertha BSCLoan
Departures
- Sept 2020Lasse Sobiechto FC ZürichLoan
- 30 Jun 2020Toni Leistnerto QUEQueens Park RangersBack from loan
- 31 Jan 2020Vincent Kozielloto PARParisLoan
- 2020Mark Uthto SCHSchalke 04Back from loan
- 2020Marcel Risseto FC Viktoria KölnMove
- Jan 2020Lasse Sobiechto Royal Excel MouscronLoan
- 2020Chris Führichto SCASC Paderborn 07Loan
3 in · 3 out
2019
Arrivals
- 2019Kingsley Ehizibuefrom PECPEC ZwolleMove
- 2019Ellyes Skhirifrom MOTMontpellier Hérault Sport ClubMove
- 2019Florian Kainzfrom SVWSV Werder BremenMove
Departures
- 23 Aug 2019Salih Özcanto HOLHolstein KielLoan
- 31 Jan 2019Serhou Guirassyto AMIAmiensMove
- Jan 2019Simon Zollerto BOCVfL BochumMove
7 in · 3 out
2018
Arrivals
- 21 Jul 2018Dominick Drexlerfrom FC MidtjyllandMove
- 1 Jul 2018Rafael Czichosfrom HOLHolstein KielMove
- 16 Jan 2018Vincent Koziellofrom OGCOGC NiceMove
- 2018Anthony Modestefrom Tianjin Tianhai F.C.Move
- 2018Louis Schaubfrom SK Rapid WienMove
- 2018Lasse Sobiechfrom STPFC St. PauliMove
- 2018Benno Schmitzfrom RBLRB LeipzigMove
Departures
- Jun 2018Yuya Osakoto SVWSV Werder BremenMove
- 2018Miloš Jojićto ISTİstanbul BaşakşehirMove
- 2018Claudio Pizarroto SVWSV Werder BremenMove
3 in · 4 out
2017
Arrivals
- Jan 2017Neven Subotićfrom BVBDortmundLoan
- 2017Jorge Meréfrom SPOSporting de GijónMove
- 2017Claudio Pizarrofrom SVWSV Werder BremenMove
Departures
- Jun 2017Neven Subotićto BVBDortmundBack from loan
- 2017Anthony Modesteto Tianjin Tianhai F.C.Move
- 2017Filip Mladenovićto STNStandard LiègeMove
- 2017Mërgim Mavrajto HAMHamburger SVMove
5 in · 4 out
2016
Arrivals
- 2016Konstantin Rauschfrom DARSV Darmstadt 98Move
- 2016Filip Mladenovićfrom FC BATE BorisovMove
- 2016Artjoms Rudņevsfrom HAMHamburger SVMove
- 2016Marco Högerfrom SCHSchalke 04Move
- 2016Fredrik Lassasfrom HIFK FotbollMove
Departures
- 1 Jul 2016Kevin Vogtto TSGTSG 1899 HoffenheimMove
- 2016Bård Finneto HEI1. FC HeidenheimMove
- 2016Yannick Gerhardtto VFWVfL WolfsburgMove
- 2016Lise Munkto 1. FFC FrankfurtMove
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