Energie Cottbus: Historical coat of arms & strong new additions to the 3rd league!
Energie Cottbus starts the 3rd league season 2025/26 with a historic coat of arms and eight new additions. Celebrate the 60th anniversary!

Energie Cottbus: Historical coat of arms & strong new additions to the 3rd league!
Preparations for the new season in the 3rd league are in full swing: Energie Cottbus is starting the 2025/26 season with fresh enthusiasm and has several exciting innovations in store. A very special highlight is the return of the historic coat of arms from 1966, in keeping with the club's 60th anniversary, which will be celebrated on January 31, 2026. The slogan “Back to the real coat of arms” not only signals a look back at the club’s roots, but also a fresh start.
The team will take to the pitch for the first time on Sunday, June 22, 2025 to begin preparations for the new season. The training starts at 1 p.m. on Parzellenstrasse. And the team has significantly strengthened its personnel: eight new players are coming on board, including talents like Can Moustfa from LR Ahlen and Jannis Boziaris from Astoria Walldorf, as well as experienced players like Nyamekye Awortwie-Grant from the Stuttgarter Kickers.
New additions and a strong team
The new additions are expected to bring a breath of fresh air into the game. Lukas Michelbrink, who is on loan from Hertha BSC, and Moritz Hannemann from the Würzburger Kickers can also count on pleasant hours in the Cottbus city. Further reinforcements, such as Finn Heidrich from our own youth team and Theo Ogbidi from Lok Leipzig, promise an exciting mix of experience and youth.
- Can Moustfa (LR Ahlen/Leihende)
- Jannis Boziaris (Astoria Walldorf)
- Nyamekye Awortwie-Grant (Stuttgarter Kickers)
- Lukas Michelbrink (Hertha BSC/Leihe)
- Finn Heidrich (eigene Jugend)
- Theo Ogbidi (Lok Leipzig)
- Moritz Hannemann (Würzburger Kickers)
- Ted Tattermusch (Carl Zeiss Jena)
Test matches and big plans
In order to get the season off to the best possible start, there are also a few test games on the program. FC Energie Cottbus will compete against various opponents on the following dates:
| Date | opponent | time |
|---|---|---|
| June 27, 2025 | Good Schönwalde | 6:30 p.m |
| June 28, 2025 | SpVgg Finsterwalde | 3:00 p.m |
| June 29, 2025 | Blue-White Wittichenau | 4:00 p.m |
| July 4, 2025 | VSG Altglienicke | 2:00 p.m |
| July 5, 2025 | TSG Neustrelitz | 2:00 p.m |
| July 9, 2025 | Greifswalder FC | 2:00 p.m |
The latest season statistics give cause for hope: Energie Cottbus finished last season in a strong fourth place. With the new crest, fresh talent and a return to tradition, the club could be well on its way to delighting fans again. As those responsible at Energie Cottbus confidently announced, the coming season will also be dominated by the club's motto: “Back to the real coat of arms”.
The enthusiasm is palpable – and not just among those responsible for the club. Fans and players are looking forward to an exciting season full of emotions and hopefully many successes. Further information can be found at lr-online.de and liga3-online.de.