Jens Castrop (born 29 July 2003) is a German professional footballer who plays a midfielder for 2. Bundesliga club 1. FC Nürnberg on loan from 1. FC Köln. He is of South Korean descent.[2]
Personal information | |||
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Date of birth | (2003-07-29) 29 July 2003 (age 19) | ||
Place of birth | Düsseldorf, Germany | ||
Height | 1.77 m (5 ft 10 in)[1] | ||
Position(s) | Midfielder | ||
Club information | |||
Current team |
1. FC Nürnberg (on loan from 1. FC Köln) | ||
Number | 17 | ||
Youth career | |||
0000–2015 | Fortuna Düsseldorf | ||
2015–2020 | 1. FC Köln | ||
Senior career* | |||
Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
2020– | 1. FC Köln II | 21 | (2) |
2020– | 1. FC Köln | 0 | (0) |
2022– | → 1. FC Nürnberg (loan) | 19 | (1) |
2022– | → 1. FC Nürnberg II (loan) | 7 | (1) |
National team‡ | |||
2018 | Germany U16 | 2 | (0) |
2019 | Germany U17 | 6 | (0) |
2020 | Germany U18 | 2 | (1) |
2021– | Germany U19 | 4 | (1) |
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 15:25, 6 November 2022 (UTC) ‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 13:58, 7 January 2022 (UTC) |
A native of Düsseldorf, Castrop began his career in the youth academy of Fortuna Düsseldorf. In 2015, he transferred to the academy of Düsseldorf's rival, 1.FC Köln, where he played for the club's U15 and U17 teams. In August 2020, Castrop was promoted to the club's first team by manager Markus Gisdol. He also signed a long-term professional contract until June 2023.[3]
In January 2022, it was announced that Castrop would join 1. FC Nürnberg on a loan deal.[2]
Castrop is a youth international for Germany.[4]
1. FC Nürnberg – current squad | |
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