1. Fußball-Club Köln 01/07 e. V., commonly known as simply 1. FC Köln or FC Cologne in English, is a German association football club based in Cologne. It was formed in 1948 as a merger of the clubs Kölner Ballspiel-Club 1901 and SpVgg Sülz 07. Köln gained promotion back to the Bundesliga in the 2018–19 season after being relegated to 2. Bundesliga the previous season. The team won the first Bundesliga in 1963. The club's nickname Die Geißböcke (The Billy Goats) refers to the club's mascot, a
Köln was founded and began competing in German Bundesliga. The early years established the club's identity and local fanbase.
The club's most successful period. 1. Fußball-Club Köln 01/07 e. V., commonly known as simply 1. FC Köln or FC Cologne in English, is a German association football club based in Cologne. It was formed in 1948 as a merger of the clubs K
Köln continues to compete in German Bundesliga, focusing on youth development and establishing itself as a competitive force in modern football.