Luca Kilian

Kilian joined the youth academy of Borussia Dortmund at the age of 11 from his local club Hombruch. On 24 May 2019, he signed a professional contract with SC Paderborn 07. He made his professional debut with Paderbon in a 3–2 Bundesliga loss to FC Bayern Munich on 28 September 2019. On 10 August 2020, Kilian signed for Bundesliga club Mainz 05, on a four-year deal. On 24 August 2021, it was announced that Kilian would join 1. FC Köln on a one-year loan. He joined the club on a permanent basis for a fee of €2 Million in July 2022. He signed a contract until 2025.

Kilian is the grandson of the German former footballer Amand Theis. On 13 March 2020, Kilian tested positive for coronavirus.

1.FC Koln

2.Bundesliga: 2024–25