Hertha BSC: Tjark Ernst remains goalkeeper number one despite the weak form

Hertha BSC: Tjark Ernst remains goalkeeper number one despite the weak form

On June 26, 2025, Hertha BSC starts preparations for the 2025/26 season with a multi -member goalkeeper. Coach Stefan Leitl determined Tjark Ernst as a clear number one. The 22-year-old goalkeeper, who was previously used under the former coach Cristian Fiél as a stammering goalkeeper, shows optimism despite weak performance data last season. In the 2024/25 season, Ernst took the penultimate place with deflected balls, but remains the first election in the goal of the capital due to the limited competition.

Marius Gersbeck, who was unable to convince in the second half of the season last season, will miss the entire preparation due to shoulder operation. This opens for Ernst the opportunity to prove itself further. Gersbeck, who goes into his last contract year, currently has an unclear perspective at Hertha BSC. His earlier status as number one could bring him into a difficult situation if seriously perform this season.

The competition in the goal

The club has a total of five goalkeepers in the squad for the season. In addition to Ernst and Gersbeck, Tim Goller, a 20-year-old home, is run as number three. Goller is viewed by those responsible as the future goalkeeper of Hertha BSC, but could strive for a loan at a higher level in order to develop further. Robert Kwasigroch, who was awarded to Fortuna Düsseldorf last season, has a second division mission, but was not able to show any further minute of the game. Dennis Smarsch, in fourth place, has extended his contract and will remain in the squad as a "training goalkeeper".

Tjark Ernst has an impressive career at the young age of 22. He was born on March 15, 2003 and previously played for the youth teams of TSG Niederdorfelden, DJK Arminia Bochum and VfL Bochum. In February 2022 he made his debut in the Bochum professional team and moved to Hertha BSC on June 30, 2022, where he was initially intended for the reserve team. Ernst's contract runs until 2027, the club hopes for a positive development in the coming season.

back to the goal hunters

In addition to the goalkeepers, Hertha BSC's goal scorer statistics is of interest for the 2023/2024 season. The most important players and their performance are summarized in the following table:

The coming weeks will be decisive for Hertha BSC, while the team is preparing for the challenges of the new season. The fans hope for an improvement compared to the last season.