Julian Pauli

Julian Andreas Pauli (born 20 July 2005) is a professional footballer who plays as a centre-back for Danish Superliga club OB on loan from 1. FC Köln. Born in England, he is a youth international for Germany.

Club career Pauli was born in London, England and lived there until the age of 5, where he moved with his parents to Düsseldorf. He is a youth product of Fortuna Düsseldorf and Borussia Dortmund, before moving to 1. FC Köln in 2021 to finish his development. He started training with the Köln reserves in the Regionalliga in 2023. On 11 June 2024, he signed a professional contract with Köln until 2027. He made his senior debut with Köln in a 2–1 2. Bundesliga loss to Hamburger SV on 2 August 2024. On 29 August 2025, Pauli signed a new three-year contract with Köln and subsequently joined 2. Bundesliga side Dynamo Dresden on loan. On 2 September 2026, Pauli moved on a new loan to OB in Denmark.

International career Born in England, Pauli is of German descent and holds dual German-British citizenship. He is a youth international for Germany, having been called up to the Germany U20s in August 2024.

Honours 1.FC Koln 2. Bundesliga: 2024–25

Germany U20 U20 Elite League: 2024–25