Butzen remains true to Jena: captain with a contract extended until 2026!

Butzen remains true to Jena: captain with a contract extended until 2026!

Jena, Deutschland - FC Carl Zeiss Jena can be happy: Captain Nils Butzen has secured his contract after an automatic extension. The 31-year-old defensive all-rounder, who has been playing for the regional league since September 2023, has now been bound to the club by summer 2026. This was announced on Friday, December 13, 2024, after Butzen has already played 22 games this season, including 18 in the regional league, three in the Thuringia Cup and one in the DFB Cup. This service was crucial for the extension of his contract, such as mdr reported.

Butzen’s meaning for Jena

nils Butzen is not only an important member of the team on the pitch, but also off the field. Sports director Stefan Böger emphasized the immensely important role of the former second division professional, who leads the team excellently. Butzen, born on April 2, 1993 in Mühlhausen, started his career in youth at FC Union Mühlhausen and then switched to 1st FC Magdeburg, where he played almost 180 games. After further stations at FC Hansa Rostock and FSV Zwickau, he finally ended up in Jena, where he has been wearing the captain's bandage since the 2024/2025 season, as fcc supporters

his impressive record of 51 missions in one and a half years for Jena makes it clear that Butzen has a permanent place in the team. With over 170 missions in the men's area and its leadership, the native Thuringian is an indispensable factor for FC Carl Zeiss Jena, which hopes for a positive development in the coming years.