Moritz Jenz

Early career

Jenz joined the academy of English side Fulham in July 2015 after being scouted playing for Tennis Borussia Berlin.

Lausanne-Sport

On 25 August 2020, Jenz joined newly-promoted Swiss Super League side Lausanne-Sport on a permanent deal. The following month, he made his professional debut, coming on as a late substitute in a 2–1 win over Servette.

Lorient

On 30 August 2021, Jenz signed a five-year deal with French Ligue 1 side Lorient.

Loan to Celtic

On 19 July 2022, Jenz joined Scottish Premiership side Celtic on a season-long loan, with the club having the option of making the move permanent. This saw Jenz reunited with his former Fulham teammate Matt O'Riley. The following month, Jenz scored on his league debut at Ross County On 6 September 2022, Jenz made his UEFA Champions League debut in a 3–0 home defeat against Real Madrid. In an interview with German website Transfermarkt, Jenz spoke of his admiration for Celtic with him quoted as saying (in German): “Celtic is old school, Celtic is mysterious, Celtic is pure football and above all Celtic is a religion. When you stand at a home game, close your eyes and get goosebumps just from the chants, you know why this club fascinates the world”. Popular with Celtic fans, he is often called by his nickname “Mercedes Jenz”. Although Jenz expressed his desire to remain at Celtic beyond his loan spell - it would later be terminated in January after lack of playing opportunities…

As of match played 12 September 2026.

Jenz was born in Germany to a Nigerian father and German mother, making him eligible to play for the Nigerian national team. However, his desire was to represent Germany at international level.