Gian-Luca Waldschmidt
1. FC Köln — Bundesliga — Season 2025/2026
Subject demonstrates elite assist output operating at the 98th percentile. Dual-threat classification confirmed: 91st percentile attack combined with 95th percentile creation. Interception reading sits at the 15th percentile, compensated by exceptional assist output. Disciplinary profile is acceptable (52nd percentile cards/90).
Gian-Luca Waldschmidt — Forward Profile, Stats & 2025/2026 Data
Gian-Luca Waldschmidt is a 29-year-old Germany Forward currently playing for 1. FC Köln in the Bundesliga.
Season Output
Gian-Luca Waldschmidt has featured 19 times this season, totalling 531 minutes. Gian-Luca Waldschmidt has contributed directly to 6 goals (3 scored, 3 set up). Normalised to 90 minutes: 0.51 goals and 0.51 assists.
Attacking Profile
2.72 attempts on goal per 90 minutes highlight Gian-Luca Waldschmidt's attacking presence. Of those, 1.19 per 90 are on target — a 44% accuracy rate. An xG rate of 0.52 per 90 indicates consistent threat in high-value positions. Gian-Luca Waldschmidt converts 18.75% of shots — room to improve the conversion mark.
Creativity & Chance Creation
Gian-Luca Waldschmidt creates 1.87 key passes per 90 minutes. 0.51 assists per 90 reflect the link between chance creation and final product. Expected assists come in at 0.4 xA per 90 — a useful gauge of pass quality beyond the assists column. Wide delivery adds another dimension: 2.55 crosses per 90 keep defences honest. 1.36 dribbles completed per 90 add direct carrier threat to the creative mix.
Defensive Contribution
The tackle rate sits at 1.19 per 90 — selective in the challenge. Reading the game for the ball: 0.17 interceptions per 90. Aerial duels won come in at 1.36 per 90 — contributing to aerial contests.
Percentile Rankings
For assists per 90, Gian-Luca Waldschmidt sits at the 98th percentile relative to Forward in Bundesliga. Goals per 90 is another strong suit, at the 95th percentile. The 15th percentile for interceptions — a metric where there is clear growth potential.
Competition Breakdown
Split across 5 competitions: Bundesliga (19 apps) and DFB Pokal (2 apps) account for 3 goals combined. Gian-Luca Waldschmidt has also appeared in 3 further competitions this season.
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