FC Energie Cottbus starts the new season: squad changes and transfers are pending!

FC Energie Cottbus starts the new season: squad changes and transfers are pending!

On Sunday, June 23, 2025, FC Energie Cottbus started training for the new 2025/26 season. After an exciting but ultimately disappointing last year, in which the team missed promotion to the 2nd Bundesliga despite a strong second half of the season and ended the season in fourth place, the club is now facing a major change in the squad. Maniyel Nergiz, who is responsible for squad planning and scouting, has been leading the planning since the beginning of the year.

One of the main changes concerns the squad itself: Loan player Lucas Copado, who showed a convincing performance with 13 scorer points (7 goals, 6 assists) last season, is unlikely to return to the team and, according to current information, will remain in Linz. This departure will certainly leave a void, but the coaching staff has big plans to revamp the offense and defense. Nergiz is planning several transfers, especially to strengthen the defense and for winger positions.

Coaching team and tactics

The changes are not limited to the players: the coaching team will also be slightly restructured. Jonas Hildebrandt is moving from assistant coach to the youth team, while Julian Thies is taking on new tasks in video and game analysis. These adjustments are part of the club's efforts to establish the club more strongly in professional football in the future and to continue to stand for offensive football, which was impressively demonstrated in the last third division season in the form of 64 goals scored, the third best offense in the league.

The new season starts with high expectations and those responsible hope to use the last experiences as a learning opportunity to now take the next step. It remains to be seen to what extent this will be successful, but one thing is certain: the anticipation for the new season is already noticeable and the fans can hope for exciting games.

A look at Copado

Lucas Copado, the 21-year-old striker, was able to do a lot for himself during his time in Cottbus. In the Transfermarkt database, fans can find an overview of his international appearances and statistics spanning various national teams. It is to be hoped that he can build on his success at Cottbus in Linz in order to develop further. Detailed statistics about his appearances, such as substitutions and goals, are also available and show the great potential he has.

Preparations for the start of the season are in full swing and the entire region is looking forward to the developments in Cottbus. Support also comes from numerous football enthusiasts who are looking forward to the upcoming matches in the third division. If those responsible and the players stay on the ball, the coming season could soon write a new, successful story for FC Energie Cottbus.