Lukas Frenkert (born 19 July 2000) is a German professional footballer who plays as a defender for club Eintracht Braunschweig.
Early life Frenkert was born in Münster, but grew up in Ochtrup. He attended Städtischen Gymnasium Ochtrup.
Career Frenkert played as a striker for Arminia Ochtrup's academy before moving to FC Twente at under-13 level. After a spell with Eintracht Rheine's academy, he moved to Preußen Münster's academy in 2014. He joined Münster's first team for the 2020–21 season, and scored 3 in 25 matches in the Regionalliga West. In March 2021, it was announced that Frenkert would transfer to Schalke 04 II in summer 2021 at the end of his contract with Münster. He returned to Preußen Münster in January 2022, and explained to Reviersport interviewer Krystian Wozniak that he chose to leave Schalke as he was unhappy there.
In August 2023, Frenkert joined 1. FC Bocholt on a season-long loan. He made 29 Regionalliga West appearances for the club across the 2023–24 season. Upon his return to Münster, who were now in the 2. Bundesliga, he established himself as a regular first team player in the 2024–25 season, starting every league match for the club prior to the winter break and making 25 league appearances in total.
On 8 June 2025, Frenkert signed a two-season contract with Eintracht Braunschweig.
Style of play Frenkert was described as an all-rounder early in his career; he played as a striker for Arminia Ochtrup's academy but by the 2018–19 season, he was playing as a right midfielder in the Under 19 Bundesliga. When he came into the first team at Preußen Münster, he was playing primarily as a right back, and later became a central defender during the 2024–25 season.
Career statistics
+ Appearances and goals by club, season and competitionClubSeasonLeagueDFB-PokalOtherTotalDivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsPreußen Münster2020–21Regionalliga West253—00253Schalke 04 II2021–22Regionalliga West150—00150Preußen Münster2021–22Regionalliga West60—00602022–23Regionalliga West90—00902023–243. Liga000000002024–252. Bundesliga2531000263Total40310004131. FC Bocholt (loan)2023–24Regionalliga West290—00290Eintracht Braunschweig2025–262. Bundesliga1631000173Career total125320001273
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