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Who is Jens Castrop? Why midfielder switched allegiance from Germany to South Korea ahead of World Cup

South Korea, a nation that values heritage greatly, has taken a major step towards recognizing the value of dual nationals as the country prepares for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

Jens Castrop became the country's first-ever foreign-born senior international of mixed-race heritage when he debuted for the country in 2025.

Understanding the importance of searching around the globe to uncover international talent, South Korea head coach Hong Myung-bo handed brought Castrop aboard with the idea of improving the Taegeuk Warriors' player pool as much as possible heading into the coming World Cup competition.

The Sporting News details how Castrop was eligible to play for

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