FC Carl Zeiss Jena welcomes offensive star Kevin Lankford!

FC Carl Zeiss Jena welcomes offensive star Kevin Lankford!

FC Carl Zeiss Jena is looking for a breath of fresh air in the squad for the coming season and has now signed Kevin Lankford as a new signing. The 26-year-old offensive all-rounder is moving from BFC Dynamo to the Blaugelben and has signed a contract until summer 2027. Lankford brings a wealth of experience, having scored a remarkable ten goals and assisted on another ten last season. The error isn't out yet: Thuringia24 reports that he also contributed significantly to a 2-0 win against Eintracht Mahlsdorf with a goal in the Berlin Cup final.

Born in Heidenheim, Lankford started his career at VfB and SSV Ulm before moving to 1. FC Heidenheim in 2015. Here he celebrated his debut in the 2nd Bundesliga in 2017. In his career he was able to prove himself in a total of 51 games in the 2nd league and 60 games in the 3rd league. His flexibility and versatility on the pitch make him a valuable addition to coach Volkan Uluc's team. Lankford has gotten to know the Regionalliga Nordost well and is looking forward to the challenges that Jena offers him, according to the official club announcement on the FC Carl Zeiss Jena website: FC Carl Zeiss Jena.

Positive expectations

Coach Uluc is optimistic about the signing of the flexible striker. In the interview, he highlights Lankford's qualities and emphasizes that the player has exactly the experience and skills that are needed in Jena. “He will provide us with significant support in the offensive game,” continued Uluc. Lankford himself is looking forward to working with the team and the loyal fans of the FCC.

The spectators can be happy because after the recent success in the Berlin Cup, the trend at Jena is clearly pointing upwards. Kevin Lankford can look forward to a passionate fan base that always supports their team. Given his previous successes and the anticipation of the new challenge in Jena, there are many indications that Lankford will be a real reinforcement for the team.

A look at the transfers

There are also some interesting transfers coming up in the 2nd Bundesliga, where Lankford is now taking his next steps. Loud Transfer market Many clubs are active this season to strengthen their squads. Players can be filtered here according to nationality, position and other criteria, which provides a comprehensive overview of current substitution movements.

With this increase in performance in the squad and the commitment of a strong newcomer like Kevin Lankford, FC Carl Zeiss Jena could be well positioned to master the coming challenges with flying colors.