Marco Höger

Marco Höger (born 16 September 1989) is a German former professional footballer who played as a midfielder or right back.

Career Alemannia Aachen Born in Cologne, Höger began his career in 2005 in Alemannia Aachen's youth academy. In summer 2008, he was promoted to the reserve team where he earned his first senior cap on 17 August 2008 against TSV Germania Windeck in the NRW-Liga. He made his professional debut for Alemannia Aachen in the 2. Bundesliga on 6 March 2010 against FC Energie Cottbus and signed his first professional contract with Alemannia on 26 May 2010.

Schalke 04 On 9 June 2011, FC Schalke 04 confirmed that Höger signed a three-year professional contract with them until 30 June 2014.

Following Schalke 04's 2–0 defeat to rivals 1. FC Köln, on 10 May 2015, Höger was suspended from training and first team action until 16 May 2015.

1. FC Köln On 22 February 2016, Höger signed a five-year contract with 1. FC Köln starting in the 2016–17 season.

On 28 April 2018, he played as Köln lost 3–2 to SC Freiburg which confirmed Köln’s relegation from the Bundesliga.

Return to 1. FC Köln On 7 June 2023, Höger returned to 1. FC Köln for their reserve team.

Career statistics

Honours Schalke 04 DFL-Supercup: 2011