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#4 Timo Horn (1. FC Köln)
Born and raised in Cologne, it’s going to take something special to take the shot-stopper away from his childhood club. As a fan and a player, Timo Horn has seen it all.
Although he didn’t feature in the 2011/12 season, he was part of the squad that was relegated from the top flight of German football. Playing second fiddle to former Bayern Munich ‘keeper Michael Rensing may have done him the world of good, as in the following season, Horn showed promise.
It took Cologne just two attempts to return to top flight football with Peter Stoger clinching the 2. Bundesliga title in 2014, of which Horn played a starring role. Present in the Bundesliga ever since, Horn is arguably indispensable.
But, with the Billy Goats currently rooted at the bottom, the 24-year-old may well look to move on if things don’t improve. Liverpool were interested in the shot-stopper during the summer, and it wouldn’t be surprising if we see Horn at an elite Premier League club in the near future.
At just 24, Horn has all the attributes needed to become Germany’s eventual No. 1 when Manuel Neuer retires. He’s composed, shows good reflexes while the odds are always on him in one-on-one situations.
