Born on the 17th of July, 2006 in Germany, Finn Jeltsch is a formidable presence on the football pitch. As a central defender primarily for Stuttgart, he is well-regarded for his on-field prowess. Of an impressive build, Jeltsch stands at approximately 6ft (1.85m) and tips the scales at around 12st 3lb (78kg). He can typically be seen skilfully defending his team in a number 29 jersey.
The desirability of Jeltsch's skill set on the pitch is mirrored in his market value. According to Transfermarkt, he is currently valued around £21.5m.
Jeltsch began his career in professional football with Nuremberg in the 2. Bundesliga in Germany, signing with them in July 2015. In the 2023 - 2024 season, he made a respectable 13 appearances for the first team in league matches. His performance improved in the following season, where he not only made more appearances (18) but also scored his first goal for the club.
However, in February 2025, Jeltsch made the decision to transition from Nuremberg to Stuttgart, also located in Germany, which sits in the higher tier Bundesliga. The transfer reportedly cost Stuttgart around £7.9m. During the remainder of the 2024-2025 season, Jeltsch made 12 appearances in league matches for his new team. As of the ongoing 2025-2026 season, he has already made 16 match appearances.
Your man Jeltsch also took to the pitch for Stuttgart in the renowned Europa League 2025-2026. With seven starts and one appearance as a substitute, he has exhibited his sporting prowess on the European stage as well.
