FC Carl Zeiss Jena secures offensive talent Kevin Lankford!

FC Carl Zeiss Jena secures offensive talent Kevin Lankford!

The transfer rumors and activities surrounding FC Carl Zeiss Jena are taking shape. The club announced today that Kevin Lankford is moving from BFC Dynamo to Jena. The 26-year-old offensive all-rounder has signed a contract until the summer of 2027 and could play a crucial role in the FCC team. Loud Thuringia24 Lankford brings with him an impressive record: last season he scored ten goals and ten assists for BFC Dynamo. This makes not only those responsible for the club but also the fans optimistic.

Lankford, who was born in Heidenheim, has had an impressive career. He started his football career at VfB and SSV Ulm before moving to 1. FC Heidenheim in 2015. He made his debut in the 2nd Bundesliga there in 2017 and has made a total of 51 appearances in the 2nd league and 60 games in the 3rd league. Among others, he also played for clubs such as FC St. Pauli, SV Wehen Wiesbaden and Viktoria Köln. His move to Jena could not only provide a breath of fresh air in the offensive game, but also a deeper connection to the region.

A bumpy start to the season

This new addition is particularly important, especially in a year in which FC Carl Zeiss Jena is competing in the Northeast Regional League. The team is struggling with a slow start to the season and has recently recorded three league game defeats in a row. This became clear in the last game against BFC Dynamo, which Jena lost 1-2. Once again, despite an early lead, the FCC had to watch as their opponents turned the game around. Loud Jena news The team had important players such as captain Bastian Strietzel and goalkeeper Kevin Kunz unavailable due to injuries, which made the situation even worse.

In the game against Dynamo, the Jena team showed that they fought hard, but still lacked the necessary penetration in the attack. Lankford, who has now joined the team, has stressed that he is looking forward to working with his new team-mates and hopes for the support of the fans. This could be a key factor for the FCC to turn things around and emerge from the current form crisis.

A new wind in the team

The squad planning for the coming season is taking shape and Lankford is not the only new addition. Moritz Fritz from Viktoria Köln and Manassé Eshele from Hallescher FC also found their way to Jena. Overall, those responsible at the FCC are striving to put together a powerful team that is competitive in the Northeast Regional League. The club has already reported several departures, including Alexios Dedidis who left for Hertha 03 Zehlendorf.

As this year's transfer period will show, there is a lot of movement in the Regionalliga Nordost. The Kicker reports that other clubs are also constantly making changes to their squad, which will keep the entire league dynamic. Lankford could be the key to a turnaround in FC Carl Zeiss Jena's style of play and help put their recent setbacks behind them.