FC Koln has made a new signing for the women's team. Sophie Nachtigall, a talented midfielder, is transferring from SC Freiburg to the Geißböcke and has signed a contract until 2029. The 22-year-old will immediately strengthen the team and brings significant potential. Nicole Bender-Rummler, Director of Women's and Girls' Football, expressed her excitement about the signing: "Sophie is a player with great potential and impresses with her technical quality and game intelligence." Nachtigall herself is looking forward to the challenge at FC Koln and aims to prove herself in the Bundesliga.

Sophie Nachtigall was born on February 12, 2004, in Hamburg and began her career at TuS Germania Schnelsen. After stints at Hamburger SV and Eintracht Frankfurt, she joined SC Freiburg in 2025, where she quickly established herself as a regular player. In the Bundesliga, she has already played 27 matches and scored one goal, and she has been active in six DFB-Pokal matches, netting three times.

The signing of Nachtigall is part of FC Koln's strategic focus on the women's team, which had its historically best year last season. The team has extended numerous contracts and signed many new players to enhance competitiveness in the Bundesliga. The coaches have also extended their contracts, highlighting the positive development of women's football at FC Koln.

Currently, the U21 women's team is competing for promotion to the 2. Bundesliga, further underscoring the club's ambitions. With the signing of Sophie Nachtigall, FC Koln demonstrates its commitment to investing in the future of women's football and achieving sporting goals.