Lankford strengthens FC Carl Zeiss Jena: A beacon of hope for the season!

Lankford strengthens FC Carl Zeiss Jena: A beacon of hope for the season!

FC Carl Zeiss Jena has taken an important step in squad planning for the coming season and signed a new player. Kevin Lankford, a talented offensive player, is moving from BFC Dynamo to the Saalestadt and has signed a contract until the summer of 2027. Lankford, who was born in Heidenheim and is already 26 years old, is considered an offensive all-rounder and can be used in almost all offensive positions. Last season, the 26-year-old scored an impressive 10 goals and assisted 10 more, making him a valuable addition to the team.

Lankford began his career at VfB and SSV Ulm and moved to 1. FC Heidenheim in 2015, where he made his debut in the 2nd Bundesliga in 2017. With a total of 51 appearances in the 2nd league and 60 games in the 3rd league, he brings a lot of experience to Jena. He also appeared for clubs such as FC St. Pauli, SV Wehen Wiesbaden, Viktoria Köln and the Offenbacher Kickers. A highlight of his last season was winning the Berlin Cup with BFC Dynamo, in the final of which he contributed a goal. This not only shows his quality, but also his ability to shine in crucial moments.

Positive response to the commitment

FCC coach Volkan Uluc was consistently positive about the signing of Lankford and emphasized his versatility and game intelligence. “He brings the necessary experience and quality to take our team to a new level,” said Uluc in an interview. Lankford himself is optimistic about his new challenge and is looking forward to working with his new teammates and supporting the fans.

In the midst of this positive transfer, FC Carl Zeiss Jena is also coming out of a difficult phase. On August 25, 2023, the team lost an exciting game against BFC Dynamo 1-2, recording their third league game defeat in a row. Jena was initially able to take the lead through Joshua Endres, but Rufat Dadashov turned the game in BFC's favor within just three minutes. Attendance was respectable at 2,699 fans, but the team's performance posed challenges for those responsible.

In the next game, FC Carl Zeiss Jena will face Luckenwalde on September 2, 2023, and there is great hope for a change of direction. New signing Kevin Lankford could provide exactly the impetus the team needs to get out of the current results crisis.

The fans in Jena can look forward to a new, talented player who could liven up the offense and bring cheers.

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