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Kwasniok Hails Ache's Bicycle Kick as 'King of the Air'

Köln manager Lukas Kwasniok praised striker Ragnar Ache after his stunning bicycle‑kick opener, calling him the 'King of the Air' in a 2‑2 draw with Hoffenheim.

In a 2‑2 Bundesliga draw against Hoffenheim, Köln striker Ragnar Ache opened the scoring with a spectacular bicycle‑kick, earning manager Lukas Kwasniok the nickname “King of the Air.” Kwasniok praised Ache’s “stunning” goal and said he was “indispensable” to the team.

It was Ache’s fifth league goal of the season and his fourth in six matches. Since joining Köln in July 2025, the former 1. FC Kaiserslautern forward has become a key player, tallying six goals and six assists across all competitions.