All things sports in Jena: Match reports and news from FC Carl Zeiss Jena, Medipolis SC Jena, and updates on local amateur sports and club activities.
The Jena sports community is rallying behind one of its own. A donation account has been established for former coach Weber to provide financial support during a challenging personal period.
As FC Bayern München visits Jena, the local basketball scene prepares for a historic matchup. Science City Jena enters the ‘Game of the Year’ with courage and a nothing-to-lose mentality.
Relive a legendary moment in Thuringian football history. New archive footage from MDR captures FC Carl Zeiss Jena’s sensational 2006 ‘march-through’ from the fourth division to the 2. Bundesliga. Featuring former head coach Heiko Weber, the material showcases the fighting spirit and emotional atmosphere at Ernst-Abbe-Sportfeld that returned the club to the national spotlight. A must-watch for fans of the club from the Paradies.
The football community is rallying around Heiko Weber following his cancer diagnosis. As a legendary player, coach, and youth director for FC Carl Zeiss Jena, the 60-year-old has shaped Thuringian football for decades. Now, a wave of solidarity is sweeping across club lines, with a GoFundMe campaign already raising thousands of euros to support his medical treatment and family during this challenging time.
FC Carl Zeiss Jena and midfielder Kay Seidemann have mutually agreed to terminate his contract, ending a controversial tenure marked by fan protests and disciplinary issues. The move brings closure to a long-standing dispute regarding the player’s past at rivals Rot-Weiß Erfurt. Read more about the reasons behind this final decision by the club’s management.
FC Carl Zeiss Jena’s rising star Maxim Hessel is attracting serious attention from Germany’s top flight. With seven goals in 20 appearances, the 20-year-old center-back has caught the eye of VfB Stuttgart and several other clubs. While Jena faces a potential sporting loss, the youngster’s long-term contract promises a significant financial windfall for the Thuringian club as they battle for promotion from the Regionalliga Nordost.
FC Carl Zeiss Jena’s rising star Maxim Hessel is attracting serious interest from top-tier clubs, including VfB Stuttgart and Dynamo Dresden. With a contract running until 2027, the 23-year-old defender’s breakthrough season in the Regionalliga Nordost has made him a prime candidate for a summer move. Coach Volkan Uluc confirms that scouts are flocking to the Ernst-Abbe-Sportfeld to watch the ‘Buffalo’ in action.
Harald Irmscher, the ‘Sir’ of Jena football, turns 80. From legendary matches against Ajax Amsterdam to witnessing the 1974 World Cup victory over West Germany, Irmscher remains a cornerstone of FC Carl Zeiss Jena’s history. Discover the story of a man who traded jerseys with Franz Beckenbauer and still takes to the pitch today in the city he calls home.
FC Carl Zeiss Jena and offensive player Kay Seidemann have mutually terminated their contract, ending a turbulent 18-month tenure. Despite early success on the pitch, Seidemann’s past with rivals Rot-Weiß Erfurt and recent disciplinary issues led to an irreparable rift with the fans and management. With the contract now dissolved, rumors link the 25-year-old to a move within the Regionalliga Nordost. Learn more about this sudden departure.
FC Carl Zeiss Jena is securing its future between the posts. The club has announced a long-term contract extension for 19-year-old goalkeeper talent Till Härting. Having already made his Regionalliga debut against Hertha BSC II, the young keeper is now tied to the Ernst-Abbe-Sportfeld until 2029. This move underscores the club’s strategy of developing home-grown talent for the professional squad.
