Tjark Ernst (born 15 March 2003) is a German professional footballer who plays as a goalkeeper for Eredivisie club Feyenoord.
Club career Ernst is a youth product of the German clubs TSG Niederdorfelden, DJK Arminia Bochum and Bochum. On 12 February 2022, he first made a senior match day squad as the backup goalkeeper for Bochum in a Bundesliga match against Bayern Munich. On 30 June 2022, he transferred to Hertha BSC on a contract until 2026 and was originally assigned to their reserves. He made his senior and professional debut with Hertha in a 2–1 Bundesliga win over Wolfsburg on 27 May 2023.
Feyenoord In July 2026, Ernst signed a four-year contract with Dutch club Feyenoord.
International career Ernst is a youth international for Germany, having played at every youth level for them. In September 2023, he was called up to the Germany U21s for a 2025 UEFA European Under-21 Championship qualification match.
Personal life Ernst's father Thomas Ernst was also a professional football goalkeeper, and his mother Kerstin Pohlmann was also a professional footballer.
Career statistics
+ Appearances and goals by club, season and competitionClubSeasonLeagueCupEuropeOtherTotalDivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsVfL Bochum2021–22Bundesliga0000——00Hertha BSC II2022–23Regionalliga Nordost60———60Hertha BSC2022–23Bundesliga1000——102023–242. Bundesliga27030——3002024–252. Bundesliga27020——2902025–262. Bundesliga33040——370Total88090——970Feyenoord2026–27Eredivisie700010—80Career total10109010001110
Honours Germany U21 UEFA European Under-21 Championship runner-up: 2025
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