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Kwasniok Hails Ache as 'King of the Air' After Stunning Bicycle Kick

Köln manager Lukas Kwasniok praised striker Ragnar Ache for his bicycle‑kick opener, calling him the 'King of the Air' after a 2‑2 draw with Hoffenheim.

Ache opened the match with a stunning bicycle‑kick, the fifth goal of his Bundesliga campaign and the fourth in his last six games. Köln manager Lukas Kwasniok hailed the strike, dubbing Ache the 'King of the Air' in a post‑match press conference.

Since joining Köln in July 2025, Ache has become a key player, scoring six goals and six assists across all competitions this season, including a brace against Mainz and goals against Stuttgart and Hoffenheim.