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1. FC Köln is looking to be the springboard for talent, with genuine prospects in competitive sport.

The academy work at 1. FC Köln is pursing the goal of educating talented junior players and introducing them into the squad of professional players, at the same time promoting football in the region and increasing the level of identification with 1. FC Köln. The best possible conditions are created in every age group.

Players are encouraged in their development as a whole. The encouragement of the development of personality and team spirit is of crucial significance alongside their footballing education. It is talent from in and around the Cologne area in particular, which is being targeted and being provided an education within the academy.

Identification and solidarity with 1. FC Köln and the region are also important components in the development of a player. Individual, tailored training of talent is always put before the success of the team.

Central focuses of the “School of talent”

• Qualified training by top junior trainers
• Appropriate requirements in the running of the game
• Age-based education of talent
• Talented players find role models
• Health and healthy lifestyle       
• Performance enhancement and harmonic environment
• Financial support

The success of our youth players department is not only measured by the number of championships won, but also how many of these players manage the leap to the professional squad.

1. FC Köln creates the best possible conditions in every age bracket to bring the players forward in their overall development. In addition to coaching in necessary football skills and techniques, attention is also devoted to team spirit and personal development.