FC Carl Zeiss Jena secures top goalkeeper Luis Ackermann!
Luis Ackermann will move to FC Carl Zeiss Jena on July 4, 2025. The experienced goalkeeper comes from Preußen Münster and strengthens the regional league team.

FC Carl Zeiss Jena secures top goalkeeper Luis Ackermann!
In an exciting transfer update, FC Carl Zeiss Jena have announced that they have secured the services of the talented goalkeeperLuis Ackermancould secure. The 22-year-old is moving from second division club SC Preußen Münster and will strengthen the regional league club after Alexios Dedidis, who was previously number two behind Marius Liesegang, moved to league rivals Hertha 03 Zehlendorf. The decision was made before the upcoming start of training in Jena and was considered necessary in order to fill the goalkeeper position with an experienced player.
Goalkeeper coachPaul Küasis very optimistic about Ackermann's commitment. He praises his style of play and emphasizes that the young keeper fits the requirements profile of FC Carl Zeiss Jena perfectly. After all, Ackermann brings valuable experience with him, having played 73 games in the men's division in the past. The 1.88 meter tall shining figure from Warendorf has caused a sensation not only in the regional league, but also in the major league. He received his training in the youth teams of Preußen Münster and Rot-Weiß Ahlen.
A new plan in goal
Ackermann will complete the goalkeeper trio in the coming season, consisting of Marius Liesegang, the new addition and the young talent remaining in the teamTill Härting. However, the 18-year-old will primarily gain match practice with the U19 team as the club wants to support his long-term development. This shows that the FCC also wants to be well positioned across the board.
Another personality on the departure side isPhilip Wendt. The 28-year-old defensive player played 11 games during his time at FCC, but his contract was terminated early. These changes in the squad raise questions about whether coachesVolkan Ulucmay consider further changes in the goalkeeping department.
The transfer market is on the move
Although the FCC is operating in more modest circumstances, the move to sign Luis Ackermann shows that the club is coming up with a clear plan. The focus is on strengthening the professional team and combining experience and young potential. Thuringia24 reports that those responsible are reacting to the departures by signing Ackermann and at the same time keeping an eye on the long-term strategy.
It remains to be seen how the FCC squad will perform next season. In any case, the club cuts a good figure and shows that it focuses on those players who have experience as well as on its own youth in order to create a successful mix. The official website of the FCC keeps the public informed of further developments. Also overall shows Statista, how the transfer market in football is constantly evolving and the strategies of the clubs influence each other.