Jonas Kersken

Jonas Thomas Kersken (born 1 September 2000) is a German professional footballer who plays as a goalkeeper for 3. Liga club Arminia Bielefeld.

Jonas Kersken

Personal information
Full name	Jonas Thomas Kersken
Date of birth	(2000-09-01) 1 September 2000 (age 24)
Place of birth	Düsseldorf, Germany
Height	1.90 m (6 ft 3 in)
Position(s)	Goalkeeper
Team information
Current team	Arminia Bielefeld
Number	1
Youth career
0000–2017	SG Unterrath
2017–2018	SF Baumberg
2018–2019	Rot-Weiss Essen
Senior career*
Years	Team	Apps	(Gls)
2019–2024	Borussia Mönchengladbach II	35	(0)
2022–2023	→ SV Meppen (loan)	10	(0)
2023–2024	→ Arminia Bielefeld (loan)	37	(0)
2024–	Arminia Bielefeld	8	(0)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 3 October 2024

Personal life

Jonas Kersken was born in Düsseldorf to a German father^[1] and an English mother. He also holds a British passport.^[2]

Club career

In his youth, Jonas Kersken played for SG Unterrath, Sportfreunde Baumberg and Rot-Weiss Essen, before he joined Borussia Mönchengladbach, where he played for the second team in the fourth-tier Regionalliga West. On 7 August 2020, he signed his first professional contract.^[3]

For the 2022–23 season, Kersken signed a deal on loan with 3. Liga team SV Meppen.^[4] He started as a first-choice goalkeeper, before he injured. Jonas Kersken has played in only 10 matches. For the 2023–24 season, he signed a deal on loan with 3. Liga side Arminia Bielefeld, a relegated team from 2. Bundesliga.^[5][6]

Following the end of his loan spell at Bielefeld, he left Borussia Mönchengladbach to sign with the 3. Liga club on a permanent basis.^[7]

International career

In November 2019, The Football Association and Scottish Football Association contacted Jonas Kersken's agent regarding his potential eligibility to play for England and Scotland, respectively.^[2]