FC Carl Zeiss Jena signs Kevin Lankford: A new signing with enthusiasm!

FC Carl Zeiss Jena signs Kevin Lankford: A new signing with enthusiasm!

FC Carl Zeiss Jena signed a new player on June 24, 2025, thereby advancing its squad planning for the coming season in the regional league. Kevin Lankford, a 26-year-old striker, is moving from BFC Dynamo to Jena and has signed a contract until the summer of 2027. With Lankford, FCC expects a flexible and experienced reinforcement after he scored a remarkable ten goals and prepared ten more for BFC Dynamo last season.

Lankford was born in Heidenheim and began his career at VfB and SSV Ulm. In 2015 he moved to 1. FC Heidenheim, where he made his debut in the 2nd Bundesliga in 2017. In total, he can look back on 51 appearances in the 2nd league and 60 games in the 3rd league before he came to Jena. His varied stations also include FC St. Pauli, SV Wehen Wiesbaden, Viktoria Köln and Offenbacher Kickers.

Positive prospects for the new challenge

The anticipation for the new club is great at Lankford. In his discussions with those responsible at FC Carl Zeiss Jena, he describes the discussions as consistently positive. “I’m looking forward to getting to know the team and playing in front of the FCC fans soon,” he explains. Coach Volkan Uluc is also enthusiastic about the new addition and his abilities, which will strengthen the team.

Volkan Uluc, who recently experienced an exciting cup sensation with his team, emphasizes the importance of the upcoming game against his former club, BFC Dynamo. He describes this as a particularly emotional moment in his coaching career after Jena scored a dramatic equalizer in extra time. Uluc talks about his best experiences in football, which include promotion with the BFC and a cup semi-final in Iran.

A strong team for the regional league

As Jena prepares for the upcoming games, Uluc highlights the strength of BFC Dynamo, even though the team was unsuccessful in the cup. “They are a strong team for the regional league and I am convinced that they will soon celebrate success,” he says. It remains to be seen how Lankford performs in this dynamic environment and whether his strengths can help lead the FCC upwards next season.

With the signing of Lankford and the clear focus on the season, FC Carl Zeiss Jena is ideally positioned to tackle the challenges of the regional league. It will now be important for the player and the coach to bring the fans and the team together quickly in order to make their time together in Jena successful.