Jonas Kersken

Jonas Thomas Kersken (born 1 September 2000) is a German professional footballer who plays as a goalkeeper for 2. Bundesliga 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	38	(0)
* Club domestic league appearances and goals as of 20 May 2025

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]

Career statistics

As of match played 24 May 2025^[8]

Appearances and goals by club, season and competition

Club	Season	League			DFB Pokal		Other		Total
		Division	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals
Rot-Weiss Essen	2018-19	Regionalliga West	0	0	—		—		0	0
Borussia Mönchengladbach II	2019-20	Regionalliga West	5	0	—		—		5	0
	2020-21	Regionalliga West	11	0	—		—		11	0
	2021-22	Regionalliga West	19	0	—		—		19	0
	2022-23	Regionalliga West	0	0	—		—		0	0
	2023-24	Regionalliga West	0	0	—		—		0	0
	Total		35	0	—		—		35	0
SV Meppen (loan)	2022-23	3. Liga	10	0	—		—		10	0
Arminia Bielefeld (loan)	2023-24	3. Liga	37	0	2	0	—		39	0
Arminia Bielefeld	2024-25	3. Liga	38	0	6	0	—		44	0
Career total			120	0	8	0	—		128	0

Honours

Arminia Bielefeld

• 3. Liga: 2024–25^[9]
• DFB-Pokal
  • Runners-up: 2024–25
• Westphalian Cup: 2024–25