Finn Jeltsch
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| Date of birth | 17 July 2006 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Place of birth | Neuendettelsau, Germany | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Height | 1.88 m (6 ft 2 in)[1] | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Position(s) | Centre-back | ||||||||||||||||||||||
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Current team | VfB Stuttgart | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Number | 29 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
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| –2015 | SV Raitersaich | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2015–2023 | 1. FC Nürnberg | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Senior career* | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) | ||||||||||||||||||||
| 2023–2025 | 1. FC Nürnberg | 31 | (1) | ||||||||||||||||||||
| 2025– | VfB Stuttgart | 12 | (0) | ||||||||||||||||||||
| International career‡ | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2021–2022 | Germany U16 | 4 | (2) | ||||||||||||||||||||
| 2022–2023 | Germany U17 | 25 | (0) | ||||||||||||||||||||
| 2024 | Germany U18 | 1 | (0) | ||||||||||||||||||||
| 2024– | Germany U19 | 7 | (0) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Medal record
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*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 17 May 2025 ‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 19:27, 22 March 2025 (UTC) | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Finn Jeltsch (born 17 July 2006) is a German professional footballer who plays as a centre-back for Bundesliga club VfB Stuttgart.
Club career
[edit]Jeltsch started his playing career with SV Raitersaich before joining 1. FC Nürnberg in 2015.[2] On 18 February 2024, the U-17 European and World Champion made his professional debut for Nürnberg in the 2. Bundesliga, coming on as a half-time substitute during a 1–1 against 1. FC Kaiserslautern.[3] In June 2024, he signed a new long-term contract with the club.[4]
On 3 February 2025, Jeltsch signed a five-and-a-half-year contract with VfB Stuttgart until June 2030.[1] He made his Bundesliga debut on 15 February, coming on as a substitute in a 2–1 loss to Wolfsburg.[5] Ever since, the talented centre-back has become part of the starting line-up in the majority of Stuttgart's matches, e.g. by starting against Bayern Munich in a 3–1 away loss; although he was praised for his performances by his coach.[6] On 2 April, he played full 90 minutes and a crucial role in the DFB-Pokal semi-final, a 3–1 victory over RB Leipzig, helping his team advance to the final for the first time in 12 years.[7] Fabian Wohlgemuth, CEO of sports at VfB Stuttgart, praised the 18-year old for his performances: "He's currently a regular at the back. He's stabilized even further over the past few weeks and has become an important factor in our defense."[8]
International career
[edit]Jeltsch was part of the Germany U17 side who won both the FIFA U-17 World Cup and the UEFA European Under-17 Championship in 2023. He has represented Germany up to under–19 level.[9]
Career statistics
[edit]- As of match played 17 May 2025
| Club | Season | League | Cup | Other | Total | |||||
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| Division | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||
| 1. FC Nürnberg | 2023–24 | 2. Bundesliga | 13 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 13 | 0 | |
| 2024–25 | 2. Bundesliga | 18 | 1 | 2 | 0 | — | 20 | 1 | ||
| Total | 31 | 1 | 2 | 0 | — | 33 | 1 | |||
| VfB Stuttgart | 2024–25 | Bundesliga | 12 | 0 | 1 | 0 | — | 13 | 0 | |
| Career total | 43 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 46 | 1 | ||
Honours
[edit]Germany U17
References
[edit]- ^ a b "Finn Jeltsch wechselt zum Club aus Cannstatt" [Finn Jeltsch moves to the club from Cannstatt] (in German). VfB Stuttgart. 3 February 2025. Retrieved 3 February 2025.
- ^ "Großer Bahnhof für Finn Jeltsch: SV Raitersaich begrüßt seinen U17-Europameister". fussballn.de (in German). 6 June 2023. Retrieved 16 January 2025.
- ^ "Nürnberg vs. Kaiserslautern 1 - 1". Soccerway. 18 February 2024. Retrieved 16 January 2025.
- ^ "Finn Jeltsch verlängert beim 1. FC Nürnberg" (in German). 2. Bundesliga. 19 June 2024. Retrieved 16 January 2025.
- ^ "Wolfsburg 2-1 Stuttgart (Feb 15, 2025) Final Score". ESPN. Retrieved 17 April 2025.
- ^ "Bayern 3-1 Stuttgart (Feb 28, 2025) Final Score". ESPN. Retrieved 17 April 2025.
- ^ "Stuttgart 3-1 RB Leipzig (Apr 2, 2025) Final Score". ESPN. Retrieved 17 April 2025.
- ^ "VfB Stuttgart: Boss-Lob für Jeltsch". bild.de (in German). 15 April 2025. Retrieved 17 April 2025.
- ^ "Finn Jeltsch spielerprofil" (in German). German Football Association. Retrieved 16 January 2025.
- ^ "Germany take title with shoot-out win over France". UEFA. 2 June 2023. Retrieved 11 December 2023.
- ^ "Germany win FIFA U-17 World Cup after shootout drama". FIFA.com. 2 December 2023. Retrieved 11 December 2023.
External links
[edit]- Finn Jeltsch at Soccerway
- Finn Jeltsch at WorldFootball.net
- Bundesliga profile