Linus Gechter

Linus Jasper Gechter (born 27 February 2004) is a German professional footballer who plays as a centre-back for 2. Bundesliga club Hertha BSC.

Linus Gechter

Linus Gechter
Personal information
Full name	Linus Jasper Gechter
Date of birth	(2004-02-27) 27 February 2004 (age 21)
Place of birth	Berlin, Germany
Height	1.88 m (6 ft 2 in)
Position(s)	Centre-back
Team information
Current team	Hertha BSC
Number	44
Youth career
2014–2015	Hertha Zehlendorf
2015–2021	Hertha BSC
Senior career*
Years	Team	Apps	(Gls)
2021–	Hertha BSC	50	(3)
2021–	Hertha BSC II	10	(0)
2023	→ Eintracht Braunschweig (loan)	5	(0)
International career‡
2019–2020	Germany U16	4	(0)
2021	Germany U18	3	(1)
2022–2023	Germany U19	9	(0)
2023–	Germany U21	2	(0)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 24 May 2025 ‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 20:19, 12 September 2023 (UTC)

Club career

A youth product of Hertha Zehlendorf and Hertha BSC, Gechter started training with Hertha BSC's senior side in 2021.^[1] He made his professional debut with Hertha BSC in a 3–1 Bundesliga win over VfL Bochum on 12 September 2021.^[2] On 17 March 2022, he signed a professional contract with Hertha, tying him to the club until 30 June 2022.^[3] He came in second place for the 2021 U17 Fritz Walter Medal.^[4]

On 7 December 2022, Gechter agreed to join 2. Bundesliga club Eintracht Braunschweig on loan until the end of the 2022–23 season.^[5]

International career

Gechter is a youth international for Germany, having played up to the Germany U19s.^[6]

Honours

Individual

• Fritz Walter Medal U17 Silver: 2021^[7]