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1. FC Köln Joins Germany’s Elite with 150,000 Members

The club becomes the fifth in Germany to surpass this milestone, following Bayern Munich, Borussia Dortmund, Eintracht Frankfurt, and Schalke 04.

Fans des 1. FC Köln im Rhein-Energie-Stadion in Köln-Müngersdorf.
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Overview

  • 1. FC Köln announced on May 2, 2025, that it has reached 150,000 members, making it the fifth German football club to achieve this milestone.
  • FC Bayern München remains the leader in membership with approximately 400,000 members, followed by Borussia Dortmund with 218,493.
  • Eintracht Frankfurt and Schalke 04 also exceed 150,000 members, placing them alongside Köln in Germany’s top five clubs by membership size.
  • 1. FC Köln attributes its membership growth to strong fan engagement, its community-driven structure, and its efforts to return to the Bundesliga after a challenging season in the second division.
  • The club’s achievement positions it among the top 12 football clubs globally in terms of membership, alongside giants like Barcelona and Sporting Lisbon.