Jena, July 2, 2026 – FC Carl Zeiss Jena is setting the course for the future and has signed local striking talent Benno Walter. The 18-year-old signed a two-year contract with the Blue-Yellow-Whites.
- Player: Benno Walter (Striker, 18 years old)
- Contract: 2 years (until June 2028)
- Previous clubs: FC Thüringen Jena, SV Schott Jena
- Physical data: 1.94 m height
Successful trial and first goals
The young attacker recommended himself for a permanent engagement through convincing performances during a trial period. He already proved he knows where the goal is in the first test matches of the summer preparation: in the opening games against Uhlstädt and Bürgel, the newcomer successfully added his name to the FCC scoresheet.
A true “Jenaer Junge” with a built-in goal guarantee
With the signing of Benno Walter, the club is consistently focusing on local identification. As a true “Jenaer Junge,” the attacker is deeply rooted in the Saalestadt. He continued his footballing education at SV Schott Jena last summer after moving from FC Thüringen Jena. He left a lasting impression there: in the Thüringenliga of the A-Juniors, he scored an outstanding 29 goals in 27 matches, playing a key role in winning the championship. This extraordinary rate quickly attracted the interest of the Regionalliga club.
Physical presence and the FCC youth strategy
In addition to his goal-scoring instinct, Walter brings a remarkable physical component to the Ernst-Abbe-Sportfeld. Standing 1.94 meters tall, he possesses enormous height advantages, making him an ideal target player in the center of the attack and a real weapon in aerial duels. Nevertheless, the 18-year-old is to be built up carefully. The officials at FC Carl Zeiss Jena are following a clear strategy of gradually introducing the talent to the toughness and pace of the first team to enable sustainable development in professional football.
🏛️ Tradition of youth development at the Ernst-Abbe-Sportfeld
The integration of young talents from the local region has a long history at FC Carl Zeiss Jena. The club’s Youth Performance Center (NLZ) has been considered a talent factory in Thuringian Sport for decades. Through close cooperation with local clubs such as SV Schott Jena and FC Thüringen Jena, the permeability for promising young players from the region remains high, which continuously benefits sporting development in Jena.
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FCC signs striking talent Benno Walter
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