German football clubs confirm captains Marvin Wanitzek and Marvin Schwäbe

Karlsruher SC announced that 33‑year‑old Marvin Wanitzek will remain the team captain for a third consecutive season, with coach Maximilian Senft praising his professionalism, leadership and character.

1. FC Köln also confirmed that goalkeeper Marvin Schwäbe will stay on as captain. Coach René Wagner explained the club’s new “Klartext‑Gruppe”, a weekly forum of four to six senior players and staff members that discusses team issues and suggestions without involving the coach directly.