The 1. FC Köln women's team is having a great season in the Bundesliga. Star player Sandra Maria Jessen helps lead the way.
The 1. FC Köln women's team started the year with a 1-0 win over SC Freiburg last Saturday. This victory gave them a club record of 24 points. They sit in sixth place after 15 matches, with 7 wins, 3 draws, and 5 losses. They have scored 20 goals and let in 18. This puts them close to spots that could lead to the Champions League.
Head coach Britta Carlson extended her contract until summer 2028. She works with sporting director Nicole Bender-Rummler to guide the team. The defense has been solid, allowing only 18 goals so far. The team does well in close games.
Sandra Maria Jessen joined from Iceland's Thor/KA last summer. She scored a hat-trick against Hamburger SV on 8 December 2025 in a 4-1 away win. She has nine goals in the league. She runs about 10.12 kilometers per match and leads the team in assists.
Rumors say English clubs in the Women's Super League want Jessen. But Köln has no offers yet. They want to keep her. Her contract runs until summer 2027. She likes life in Köln with her partner and daughter.
The transfer window stays open until early next week. Fans worry about losing Jessen. Her play draws notice to the team. For now, the club and Jessen plan to stay together.
