Finn Jeltsch (born 17 July 2006) is a German professional footballer who plays as a centre-back for Bundesliga club VfB Stuttgart.

Club career

Jeltsch started his playing career with SV Raitersaich before joining 1. FC Nürnberg in 2015.[2] On 18 February 2024, Jeltsch 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.[1]

International career

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.[5]

Career statistics

As of match played 15 February 2025
Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
Club Season League Cup Other Total
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 1 0 1 0
Career total 32 1 2 0 0 0 34 1

Honours

Germany U17

References

  1. ^ 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.
  2. ^ "Großer Bahnhof für Finn Jeltsch: SV Raitersaich begrüßt seinen U17-Europameister". fussballn.de (in German). 6 June 2023. Retrieved 16 January 2025.
  3. ^ "Nürnberg vs. Kaiserslautern 1 - 1". Soccerway. 18 February 2024. Retrieved 16 January 2025.
  4. ^ "Finn Jeltsch verlängert beim 1. FC Nürnberg" (in German). 2. Bundesliga. 19 June 2024. Retrieved 16 January 2025.
  5. ^ "Finn Jeltsch spielerprofil" (in German). German Football Association. Retrieved 16 January 2025.
  6. ^ "Germany take title with shoot-out win over France". UEFA. 2 June 2023. Retrieved 11 December 2023.
  7. ^ "Germany win FIFA U-17 World Cup after shootout drama". FIFA.com. 2 December 2023. Retrieved 11 December 2023.
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