1. FC Köln head coach Lukas Kwasniok has lavished praise on striker Ragnar Ache following his spectacular overhead kick in the 2-2 draw against TSG 1899 Hoffenheim.

Ache’s acrobatic effort, which briefly put Köln ahead, quickly became the defining moment of the match. For Kwasniok, however, the goal represented more than just technique — it symbolised months of relentless hard work and physical commitment.

Speaking after the game, the coach even proposed his own headline for the striker: “If someone scores a goal like Ragnar Ache, I would love to see the headline everywhere: King of the Skies!”

Kwasniok highlighted Ache’s aerial dominance, power, and timing, noting that such brilliance is rooted in the striker’s intense physical preparation. While teammate Joel Schmied humorously remarked that Ache sometimes “can hardly move” during training sessions, the coach made it clear that this exhaustion reflects the level of dedication required to produce moments of magic on the pitch.

Describing it as a “great sign,” Kwasniok revealed that Ache now pushes himself so hard in matches that he often needs to be substituted around the 80th minute. According to the Köln boss, the forward has taken the difficult route this season — earning his spot through resilience and effort — and has grown into an indispensable figure for the team.

With performances like this, Ache’s reign in the air may just be beginning.