Mahir Emreli is causing unrest at the FCK: a power struggle is imminent!
1. FC Kaiserslautern is fighting with Mahir Emreli and is aiming for a more stable season in the 2nd Bundesliga.

Mahir Emreli is causing unrest at the FCK: a power struggle is imminent!
The football world in Kaiserslautern seems to be upside down. Mahir Emreli, the new striker of 1. FC Kaiserslautern, is causing unrest. The 27-year-old Azerbaijani, who only moved to the “Red Devils” from 1. FC Nürnberg on a free transfer, is currently dissatisfied and could fuel a power struggle within the club. Despite his impressive international record, which includes five league titles with Qarabağ Ağdam and appearances at the top European level such as the UEFA Champions League and Europa League, his first steps in Kaiserslautern appear to be anything but straightforward. Rheinpfalz reports that ...
Emreli has already come under criticism in the past. On April 12, 2025, he scored a decisive goal for 1. FC Nürnberg against - it's hard to believe - 1. FC Kaiserslautern. This game, which ended 1-2 for FCK, highlighted the difficulties of the traditional club, which could not win despite superiority. The pressure on the management level is growing because Emreli's behavior is currently a constant topic of conversation among the fans.
A new beginning or a shadow of the past?
In Kaiserslautern, Emreli is seen as a bearer of hope, even if his beginnings were accompanied by fighting spirit and turbulent waves. “I am thrilled by the atmosphere and the trust that is shown in me here,” said Emreli optimistically at the FCK. His statistics from various leagues, including 11 goals in 33 games for Legia Warsaw and several titles in Croatia, paint a positive picture. FCK.de reports that ...
But it's about more than just personal statistics. 1. FC Kaiserslautern is trying to make a fresh start since last season's disappointing season, which ended with a 1-0 defeat in the DFB Cup final against Bayer 04 Leverkusen. Managing director Thomas Hengen hopes that the team can achieve a place in the top half of the table this season. FCK is currently in ninth place after 13 matchdays and has worked its way into the promotion places with an impressive series of five unbeaten games, including a 4-3 win against Fortuna Düsseldorf and a 3-0 win over SC Paderborn 07. Schalke04.de reports that ...
There are bright spots within the team itself: central defender Jan Elvedi highlights the team's positive development, while top goalscorer Ragnar Ache boasts eight goals. Daniel Hanslik also scored four goals, which underlines the goal of getting back on the road to success. But with the return of Boris Tomiak, who has already contributed three goals this season, the competition in the team is becoming more intense.
The coming weeks will be crucial to see how the Emreli case will develop and whether he can contribute to the stability of the club or whether the unrest will continue. The fans in Kaiserslautern are hoping for a harmonious collaboration that can lead the traditional club back to the top.