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New star in the Jena sky: Lankford is moving to FC Carl Zeiss!
FC Carl Zeiss Jena signs Kevin Lankford from BFC Dynamo. The 26-year-old signs until 2027 and brings valuable experience with him.
New star in the Jena sky: Lankford is moving to FC Carl Zeiss!
FC Carl Zeiss Jena is going into the coming season with a breath of fresh air and has landed a new player: Kevin Lankford is moving from BFC Dynamo to Jena and will strengthen the team for the next two years. The 26-year-old offensive all-rounder performed impressively for his previous club last season, scoring and assisting ten goals in both the league and the cup. This strong performance naturally creates high expectations among the fans and the coaching team.
Lankford, born in Heidenheim, has signed a contract until the summer of 2027 and brings a wealth of experience from various leagues. He began his career at VfB and SSV Ulm before moving to 1. FC Heidenheim in 2015 and even made his debut in the 2nd Bundesliga there in 2017. With a total of 51 appearances in the 2nd league and 60 games in the 3rd league, he has already proven that he can hold his own at a high level. His last big success was winning the Berlin Cup with BFC Dynamo, where he scored the decisive goal in the final and thus contributed to the championship.
Opportunity for the FCC
Coach Volkan Uluc was enthusiastic about Lankford's signing and described him as a key player who can be used in almost all offensive positions. The new addition promises to be an interesting option for the Jena team's tactical considerations. Lankford, who is a flexible player, is also very familiar with the Northeast Regional League and sees great opportunities for himself in this new challenge.
“I’m looking forward to working with the team and supporting the fans,” said Lankford. He brings not only his footballing skills, but also the necessary ambition to take the team further forward. The FCC is planning to optimally set up the squad for the 2024/2025 season and sees Lankford as the right addition.
Statistics and perspectives
A look at the transfer overview for the Regionalliga Nordost shows that there were a lot of changes in the current season. A total of 287 players have changed clubs, which makes it clear that there is currently a lot of movement in the league. The average values for arrivals and departures also show that Jena wants to start the new season with a fresh mix of young and experienced players.
| aspect | Accesses | Departures |
|---|---|---|
| Number | 287 | 280 |
| Average age | 22.3 years | 25.2 years |
| Total market value | €2.40 million | €4.73 million |
The anticipation for the upcoming season is growing and expectations are high - especially when it comes to Lankford's performance. FC Carl Zeiss Jena has clearly shown a good hand with this new addition. It remains to be seen how the team will perform in the Northeast Regional League. Perhaps it is the beginning of a successful journey for the FCC.
Further information about this transfer and squad planning can be found at [Thüringen24](https://www.thueringen24.de/jena/article300509542/fc-carl-zeiss-jena-lankford-transfer- prepareete.html), [fc-carlzeiss-jena.de].