1.FC KölnWaldschmidt won the UEFA European Under-21 Championship with Germany in 2017 and was the top scorer of the tournament in 2019. He has also earned several caps for the senior German national team.
Luca Waldschmidt is a German centre-forward who has played for clubs including SC Freiburg, Benfica, and 1. FC Köln. He represented Germany at youth levels and made his senior debut in 2019. Known for his technical ability and finishing, he has been a consistent goal-scorer in the Bundesliga.
Waldschmidt is a versatile forward who can play as a central striker or in a supporting role, using his good dribbling and passing to link play. He is a composed finisher with a powerful shot, but his physicality and pace are average. His tactical awareness and movement off the ball make him effective in creating space for teammates.