Vitaly Janelt

Vitaly Janelt contract and transfer fees

Vitaly Janelt's contract with Brentford runs until 30 June 2030 (43 months left). The final six months open on 1 January 2030, when FIFA rules let him agree a pre-contract with a club outside England.

Vitaly Janelt has moved for €750k in disclosed transfer fees since 2015 (2 paid transfers). The biggest: €600k, VfL Bochum 1848 to Brentford, Oct 2020.

Brentford paid €600k for Vitaly Janelt in October 2020. His value is now €15m, €15m above the fee. That is €3k per appearance across his 237 for them so far.

Vitaly Janelt transfer history and what each club made

• RB Leipzig · academy graduate · sold to VfL Bochum 1848 for €150k (Jul 2018) · profit for RB Leipzig €150k
• VfL Bochum 1848 · signed from RB Leipzig for €150k (Jul 2018) · sold to Brentford for €600k (Oct 2020) · profit for VfL Bochum 1848 €450k
• Brentford · signed from VfL Bochum 1848 for €600k (Oct 2020) · current club

Vitaly Janelt injury record and availability

Vitaly Janelt has no injury or suspension on record as of 10 Nov 2026.

In the 2026/27 league season Vitaly Janelt has played 810 of a possible 900 minutes (90%): 9 starts and 9 appearances in 10 games, average rating 7.06.

Since 2021, Vitaly Janelt has had 5 injury spells: 258 days out and 21 games missed. Longest: heel injury, 137 days (Apr 2025).

• 2026/27: no injury recorded
• 2025/26: 1 spell, 67 days out, 8 games missed
• 2024/25: 1 spell, 137 days out, 5 games missed

Brentford injury list

Vitaly Janelt international career: Germany caps

Vitaly Janelt has 1 senior cap for Germany (2 minutes, 0 starts), the first in October 2026.

Last 12 months: 1 cap, 0 starts, 2 minutes in 2 matchday squads. Last in the squad on 5 Oct 2026.