Köln

Köln

1. FC Köln, founded in 1948, is one of Germany's most iconic football clubs, based in Cologne, North Rhine-Westphalia. The club competes in the Bundesliga and plays its home matches at the RheinEnergieStadion, a magnificent 50,000-capacity arena in the heart of the city. Known as the Billy Goats — der Geißböcke — after their beloved mascot Hennes the goat, Köln has won the German league title twice (1962 and 1978) and the DFB-Pokal twice as well. The club has a fervent, carnival-spirited fanbase renowned throughout Europe. Despite periodic battles with relegation in recent years, Köln remains a Bundesliga institution with deep roots in German football culture. Their iconic red-and-white home kit and passionate support make them one of the game's most recognizable and beloved clubs.