Germany Youth International Jens Castrop received his first call-up on the South Korean team on Monday, while looking forward to pleading his plea for next year’s world cup.
The 22-year-old midfielder was born in Germany in a Korean mother and German father and made his Bundesliga debut on Sunday as a replacement for Borussia Moenchengladbach.
He has consistently played for Germany at youth level, including the side below 21, but now looks to represent South Korea.
Captain Son Heung-Min, who recently left Tottenham for Los Angeles FC, was also in the 26-man team of coach Hong Myung-Bo for friendly matches against World Cup hosts the United States and Mexico next month.
«Although Castrop is young, he is a player who has grown consistently and gains experience in the Bundesliga,» Hong told reporters.
«Above all, I appreciate the strong will and feeling of responsibility he has shown in his desire to become a member of our national team,» he added.
Zuid -Korea will appear its 11th consecutive appearance at the World Cup in 2026 in the United States, Canada and Mexico.
It plays the United States in New Jersey on 6 September and is facing Mexico in Nashville three days later.
Published on August 25, 2025
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