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Jens Castrop (born 29 July 2003) is a German professional footballer who plays a midfielder for 2. Bundesliga club 1. FC Nürnberg.

Club career

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.[2]

In January 2022, it was announced that Castrop would join 1. FC Nürnberg on a loan deal.[3] In June 2023, the club activated a €450,000 option to sign Castrop on a permanent basis.[4]

Career statistics

As of match played on 19 May 2024[5]
Club statistics
Club Season League National Cup Continental Other Total
Division Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals
1. FC Köln II 2020–21 Regionalliga West 5 0 5 0
2021–22 Regionalliga West 15 2 15 2
Total 20 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 20 2
1. FC Nürnberg II 2021–22 Regionalliga Bayern 7 1 7 1
1. FC Nürnberg 2021–22 2. Bundesliga 5 0 0 0 5 0
2022–23 2. Bundesliga 29 2 4 0 33 2
2023–24 2. Bundesliga 27 2 1 0 28 2
Total 61 4 5 0 0 0 0 0 66 4
Career totals 88 7 5 0 0 0 0 0 93 7

International career

Castrop was born in Germany to a German father and South Korean mother.[6] He is a youth international for Germany.[7]

References

  1. ^ "Jens Castrop". kicker (in German). Retrieved 2022-09-07.
  2. ^ "Köln bindet 17-jährigen Castrop: "Weg, an den ich glaube"". kicker.de. Retrieved 14 August 2020.
  3. ^ "1. FC Nürnberg leiht Jens Castrop vom 1. FC Köln aus". bundesliga.com (in German). Retrieved 2022-01-07.
  4. ^ "Nürnberg zieht Kaufoption bei Castrop – Kontert Köln?". Kölner Stadt-Anzeiger (in German).
  5. ^ Jens Castrop at Soccerway
  6. ^ Germany, RevierSport, Essen. "| RevierSport". RevierSport online.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link)
  7. ^ "Jens Castrop – Spielerprofil". DFB.de. Retrieved 14 August 2020.
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