Gideon Mensah receives approval to wear No. 14 for Köln
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 30, 2026, 11:25 PM
Last updated Jul 30, 2026
New 1. FC Köln left-back Gideon Mensah has received the blessing of club legend Jonas Hector to wear the iconic No. 14 jersey. Mensah, who joined from AJ Auxerre this summer, aims to secure a starting position on the left side of the defense. He recently returned to training after addressing a persistent infection that affected his early days at the camp. Mensah recognizes the historical significance of the number and is prepared to uphold its legacy while eager to play in front of Köln's supporters.
- •Mensah joined 1. FC Köln on a free transfer this summer.
- •He has earned 44 senior caps for Ghana.
- •The left-back recently resumed training after recovery from an infection.
- •Köln has struggled with left-back positions since Hector's departure.
- •Mensah will contribute to the team's defense under coach René Wagner.
- 11:25 PMYahoo Sports — Gideon Mensah receives Jonas Hector’s blessing to wear Köln’s No. 14 shirt
"New 1. FC Köln left-back Gideon Mensah has revealed that club legend Jonas Hector approved his request to wear the historically significant No. 14 shirt. The 28-year-old joined Köln on a free transf...
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