Jens Castrop

Jens Castrop contract and transfer fees

Jens Castrop's contract with Borussia Mönchengladbach runs until 30 June 2029 (31 months left). The final six months open on 1 January 2029, when FIFA rules let him agree a pre-contract elsewhere.

Jens Castrop has moved for €5m in disclosed transfer fees since 2015 (2 paid transfers). The biggest: €5m, Nürnberg to Borussia Mönchengladbach, Jul 2025.

Borussia Mönchengladbach paid €5m for Jens Castrop in July 2025. His value is now €7m, €2m above the fee. That is €150k per appearance across his 30 for them so far.

Jens Castrop transfer history and what each club made

• Köln II · sold to Nürnberg for €900k (Jul 2023)
• Nürnberg · signed from Köln II for €900k (Jul 2023) · sold to Borussia Mönchengladbach for €5m (Jul 2025) · profit for Nürnberg €4m
• Borussia Mönchengladbach · signed from Nürnberg for €5m (Jul 2025) · current club

Jens Castrop injury record and availability

Jens Castrop has no injury or suspension on record as of 10 Nov 2026.

In the 2026/27 league season Jens Castrop has played 22 of a possible 810 minutes (3%): 0 starts and 2 appearances in 9 games, average rating 6.44.

Since 2025, Jens Castrop has had 5 injury spells: 89 days out and 13 games missed. Most frequent: ill (3 times). Longest: shoulder injury, 74 days (Aug 2026).

• 2026/27: 2 spells, 79 days out, 11 games missed
• 2025/26: 3 spells, 10 days out, 2 games missed
• 2024/25: no injury recorded

Borussia Mönchengladbach injury list

Jens Castrop international career: Korea Republic caps

Jens Castrop has 8 senior caps for Korea Republic and 0 international goals.

Last 12 months: 5 caps, 2 starts, 184 minutes in 8 matchday squads. Last in the squad on 6 Jun 2026.

Jens Castrop: club-trained at FC Köln

Jens Castrop is club-trained at FC Köln: our record shows him registered there for three entire seasons or 36 months between the ages of 15 and 21.

• FC Köln

We count a player as club-trained when his record shows him registered with the club for three entire seasons or 36 months between the ages of 15 and 21 (UEFA's home-grown test), wherever he started and whatever he cost; time on loan counts for the club that borrowed him.