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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.
In January 2022, it was announced that Castrop would join 1. FC Nürnberg on a loan deal. In June 2023, the club activated a €450,000 option to sign Castrop on a permanent basis.
Career statistics
- As of match played on 19 May 2024
| 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 | ||
Personal life
Castrop was born in Germany to a German father and South Korean mother. He is a youth international for Germany.