Club career
Jeltsch started his playing career with SV Raitersaich before joining 1. FC Nürnberg in 2015. [2] On 18 February 2024, the U-17 European and World Champion made his professional debut for Nürnberg in the 2. Bundesliga, coming on as a half-time substitute during a 1–1 against 1. FC Kaiserslautern. [3] In June 2024, he signed a new long-term contract with the club. [4]
On 3 February 2025, Jeltsch signed a five-and-a-half-year contract with VfB Stuttgart until June 2030. [1] He made his Bundesliga debut on 15 February, coming on as a substitute in a 2–1 loss to Wolfsburg. [5] Ever since, the talented centre-back has become part of the starting line-up in the majority of Stuttgart's matches, e.g. by starting against Bayern Munich in a 3–1 away loss; although he was praised for his performances by his coach. [6] On 2 April, he played full 90 minutes and a crucial role in the DFB-Pokal semi-final, a 3–1 victory over RB Leipzig, helping his team advance to the final for the first time in 12 years. [7] Fabian Wohlgemuth, CEO of sports at VfB Stuttgart, praised the 18-year old for his performances: "He's currently a regular at the back. He's stabilized even further over the past few weeks and has become an important factor in our defense." [8] Jeltsch would play in the final and help his side win the DFB-Pokal and thus their first title in 18 years. [9]
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