Finn Jeltsch

Club career

Jeltsch started his playing career with SV Raitersaich before joining 1. FC Nürnberg in 2015. 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. In June 2024, he signed a new long-term contract with the club.

On 3 February 2025, Jeltsch signed a five-and-a-half-year contract with VfB Stuttgart until June 2030. He made his Bundesliga debut on 15 February, coming on as a substitute in a 2–1 loss to Wolfsburg. 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. 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. 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." Jeltsch would play in the final and help his side win the DFB-Pokal and thus their first title in 18 years.

On 25 September 2026, he would make his European debut in the Europa League league phase, a 2–1 victory over Celta Vigo. On 23 May 2026, he would play in his second DFB-Pokal final, a 3–0 loss to Bayern Munich.