Tom Krauß

Tom Krauß (born 22 June 2001) is a German professional footballer who plays as a defensive midfielder for club 1. FC Köln.

Club career In June 2019, Krauß signed his first professional contract with RB Leipzig until June 30, 2021, which was extended a year later to June 2025. On 27 June 2020, he made his Bundesliga debut for RB Leipzig under coach Julian Nagelsmann, coming on as a substitute in the 87th minute, in a 2–1 away win against Augsburg on the last matchday of the 2019–20 season, to become the first native of Leipzig to make his professional debut with the club. He later joined 1. FC Nürnberg on a two-year loan basis, to follow newly appointed coach Robert Klauß who had managed RB Leipzig youth teams.

On 10 June 2022, Schalke 04 announced the signing of Krauß on loan from RB Leipzig with an obligation to buy for €3 million if Schalke avoid relegation in the 2022–23 season. On 2 October, he scored his first Bundesliga goal for Schalke 04 in a 3–2 home defeat against Augsburg.

On 14 July 2023, he joined Mainz 05 on a long-term contract.

On 22 August 2024, Krauß joined EFL Championship club Luton Town on a season-long loan deal. On 29 January 2025, he was recalled from the Luton Town loan and was loaned to VfL Bochum in Bundesliga for the remainder of the 2024–25 season. On 5 July 2025, Krauß was loaned to 1. FC Köln for the 2025–26 season.

On 28 May 2026, Krauß signed permanently for 1. FC Köln after reaching the criteria set to activate the obligation to buy in his loan deal.