Jens Castrop
South Korea · #23 · Wing-back
South Korea · #23 · Wing-backJens Castrop is a dynamic midfielder who plays for Borussia Mönchengladbach in the Bundesliga. Born in Germany to a South Korean father, he began his international career with Germany youth teams before committing to South Korea at senior level. His dual cultural background and switch make him one of the more intriguing stories of the 2026 cycle.
Born in Dusseldorf to a German father and a South Korean mother
Eligible for both Germany and South Korea; represented Germany at youth level and switched to South Korea at senior level.
Jens Castrop — 2026 World Cup profile
- NationSouth Korea · Group A
- PositionWing-back
- Shirt number#23
- Age22 (born July 29, 2003)
- ClubBorussia Monchengladbach
- Club leagueBundesliga · Germany
- NationalitySouth Korea
- BirthplaceDusseldorf, Germany
- Born abroadYes — represents South Korea
- International caps7 (pre-tournament)
- Height177 cm
Squad/player metadata only — no scores, results or per-tournament stats. International caps are a pre-tournament career total.