Viktoria Köln announces Marco Pledl as their second new signing for the upcoming season. The versatile player, who can play both as a full-back and on the offensive wing, joins from SC Paderborn, where he contributed nine goal involvements for the U 21 team in the past Regionalliga season. Valentin Schäfer, Viktoria Köln's chief scout and squad planner, praised Pledl's ambidextrous quality, game intelligence, and stamina. In April 2024, Pledl made his debut for SC Paderborn's first team, showcasing his potential at a higher level.