Jens Castrop

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Jens Castrop
Personal information
Date of birth (2003-07-29) 29 July 2003 (age 22)
Place of birth Düsseldorf, Germany
Height 1.77 m (5 ft 10 in)[1]
Position Midfielder
Team information
Current team
 Borussia Mönchengladbach
Number 17
Youth career
–2015 Fortuna Düsseldorf
2015–2020 1. FC Köln
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2020–2023 1. FC Köln II 20 (2)
2022–2023 → 1. FC Nürnberg (loan) 34 (2)
2022 → 1. FC Nürnberg II (loan) 7 (1)
2023–2025 1. FC Nürnberg 52 (5)
2025– Borussia Mönchengladbach 11 (1)
International career‡
2018 Germany U16 2 (0)
2019–2020 Germany U17 6 (0)
2020 Germany U18 2 (1)
2021–2022 Germany U19 6 (1)
2022–2023 Germany U20 6 (0)
2024–2025 Germany U21 4 (0)
2025– South Korea 5 (0)
* Club domestic league appearances and goals as of 13 December 2025
‡ National team caps and goals as of 18 November 2025

Jens Castrop (Korean: 옌스 카스트로프; born 29 July 2003) is a professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for Bundesliga club Borussia Mönchengladbach. Born in Germany, he plays for the South Korea national team.

Club career

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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 under-15 and under-17 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 2. Bundesliga club 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] At Nürnberg, he was deployed on the right flank in the midfield or the defensive line during the 2022–23 season,[5] moved to central midfield the next season,[6] and performed the role of left attacking midfielder in 2025.[7]

On 2 February 2025, Castrop signed a four-season contract with Bundesliga side Borussia Mönchengladbach, beginning in the 2025–26 season.[8] On 27 September, he scored his first Bundesliga goal in a 6–4 loss to Eintracht Frankfurt.[9] Borussia had a hard time without a win at the bottom of the league early in the season, but he was named the club's Player of the Month for September.[10] On 25 October, he received his first red card at the Bundesliga after tackling Luis Díaz in a 3–0 loss to Bayern Munich.[11]

International career

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Castrop was born in Germany to a German father and South Korean mother.[12] He played for Germany national youth teams at between under-16 and under-21 level before being affiliated to Korea Football Association.[13] His request to switch international allegiance to South Korea was approved by FIFA on 11 August 2025,[14][15] and he was called up to the South Korea national team for friendlies held in September.[16] On 6 September, he came on as a 63rd-minute substitute in a 2–0 win over the United States, making his senior international debut.[17]

Style of play

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A utility player, Castrop is talented in both attack and defense, and can be deployed in any midfield position as well as the right side of the defensive line. An energetic player, he can give vitality to the team, but frequently collects a card after his rough challenges.[18]

Career statistics

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Club

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As of match played on 13 December 2025[19]
Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
Club Season League DFB-Pokal 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 — — — 20 2
1. FC Nürnberg (loan) 2021–22 2. Bundesliga 5 0 0 0 — — 5 0
2022–23 2. Bundesliga 29 2 4 0 — — 33 2
Total 34 2 4 0 — — 38 2
1. FC Nürnberg II (loan) 2021–22 Regionalliga Bayern 7 1 — — — 7 1
1. FC Nürnberg 2023–24 2. Bundesliga 27 2 1 0 — — 28 2
2024–25 2. Bundesliga 25 3 1 0 — — 26 3
Total 52 5 2 0 — — 54 5
Borussia Mönchengladbach 2025–26 Bundesliga 11 1 2 0 — — 13 1
Career total 124 11 8 0 0 0 0 0 132 11

International

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As of match played 18 November 2025
Appearances and goals by national team and year
National team Year Apps Goals
South Korea 2025 5 0
Total 5 0

References

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