Jens Castrop
옌스 카스트로프
#23 · Defender · age 22
German-born naturalised Korean; one of Hong's most-watched experiments
Club
Borussia Mönchengladbach
Germany · Bundesliga
Caps
7
Intl goals
0
72
WC26 rating
high confidence
- Recent form
- 100
- Career peak
- 100
- League level
- 89
- Competition pedigree
- 24
- International pedigree
- 45
- Longevity
- 45
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Career by season
Source: transfermarkt · fetched 2026-05-29
Castrop is a generational bet. Whether he plays significant World Cup minutes or not, his integration signals Korea’s expanded recruitment net in Europe.
Strengths
- Athletic profile
- Press resistance
- Bundesliga-tested pace
Recent form
Mönchengladbach rotation player through 2025-26 Bundesliga season.
His decision to commit his international future to South Korea was widely publicised in both countries; he made his senior Korea debut shortly after.