Tom Krauß

KOE

• #5 • Center Midfielder

Tom Krauß

KOE

• #5 • Center Midfielder

Nationality

Germany

Position (Secondary)

CM (RB)

Role

Box-to-Box

Birthdate (Age)

Jun 22, 2001 (25)

Preferred Foot

Right

Height

6'0"

Weight

159 lb

Club

FC Köln

League

Bundesliga

Ranking

46thout of 81

Overall Grade68.839th/81

Impact score5.245th/81

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Timeline

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Grades

Key Grades

Overall

42nd/101 MID

65.7

Passing

40th/101 MID

68.1

Fifty Fifty Duel

13th/94 MID

74.7

Shooting

80th/85 MID

Tackling

3rd/94 MID

84.4

Ball Carrying

75th/91 MID

58.9

Overall Grades by game

Metrics

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Appearances

1959

Minutes

Goals

Assists

Matches

No matches scheduled

News

May 28, 2026

Permanently joins Koln

Krauss has permanently joined Koln from Mainz after a mandatory purchase clause was activated following the club's Bundesliga survival, signing a contract until 2029, the club announced.

Analysis: Krauss joined on loan last summer and made 27 appearances throughout the campaign, earning particular praise from sporting director Thomas Kessler for his commitment during the crucial final stretch of the season when he played through a painful knee problem to help the club secure survival. Kessler highlighted his emotionality, passion and identification with the club as key qualities that make him an important piece of Koln's planning going forward, while Krauss himself expressed his pride at achieving the survival target alongside the fans and the city. The Leipzig-born midfielder has previously represented Nurnberg, Schalke, Mainz, Bochum and Luton Town across a well-travelled career, and will now look to establish himself as a key figure at Koln for the long term after signing what is a significant commitment to the Bundesliga club.

May 14, 2026

Undisclosed issue ends season

Krauss (undisclosed) will not feature again this season after being ruled out of Saturday's clash against Bayern Munich due to injury, according to coach Rene Wagner. "Krauss will not be in the squad this weekend due to injury."

Analysis: Krauss had started each of Koln's last two matches before the issue emerged, making his season-ending absence a significant blow for his side. The midfielder finished the campaign with two assists across 26 Bundesliga appearances, having been a consistent presence in the engine room throughout the season. Isak Johannesson is expected to step into the starting role in midfield for the final match of the season, which carries little at stake as they have already secured their Bundesliga status.