Jonas Thomas Kersken (born 1 September 2000) is a German professional footballer who plays as a goalkeeper for club Arminia Bielefeld.
Personal life Jonas Kersken was born in Düsseldorf to a German father and an English mother. He also holds a British passport.
Club career In his youth, Jonas Kersken played for SG Unterrath, Sportfreunde Baumberg and Rot-Weiss Essen, before he joined Borussia Mönchengladbach, where he played for the second team in the fourth-tier Regionalliga West. On 7 August 2020, he signed his first professional contract.
For the 2022–23 season, Kersken signed a deal on loan with 3. Liga team SV Meppen. He started as a first-choice goalkeeper, before he injured. Jonas Kersken has played in only 10 matches. For the 2023–24 season, he signed a deal on loan with 3. Liga side Arminia Bielefeld, a relegated team from 2. Bundesliga.
Following the end of his loan spell at Bielefeld, he left Borussia Mönchengladbach to sign with the 3. Liga club on a permanent basis.
International career In November 2019, The Football Association and Scottish Football Association contacted Jonas Kersken's agent regarding his potential eligibility to play for England and Scotland, respectively.
Career statistics
+ Appearances and goals by club, season and competitionClubSeasonLeagueDFB PokalOtherTotalDivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsRot-Weiss Essen2018–19Regionalliga West00——00Borussia Mönchengladbach II2019–20Regionalliga West50——502020–21Regionalliga West110——1102021–22Regionalliga West190——190Total350——350SV Meppen (loan)2022–233. Liga100——100Arminia Bielefeld (loan)2023–243. Liga37020—390Arminia Bielefeld2024–253. Liga38060—4402025–262. Bundesliga16020—180Total910100—1010Career total1360100—1460
Honours
Arminia Bielefeld 3. Liga: 2024–25 DFB-Pokal Runners-up: 2024–25 Westphalian Cup: 2024–25
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