Christoph Janker

Christoph Janker (born 14 February 1985) is a German former professional footballer who played as a centre-back.

Career

TSV 1860 Munich Janker started out in 1860 Munich's youth system. He played for the reserve team in the 2004–05 season, making 33 appearances, and in the 2005–06 season, making 28 appearances. He eventually made his debut in the 2. Bundesliga in a 2–0 win against Karlsruher SC. He would make three more appearances for the first team during the 2005–06 season. before joining 1899 Hoffenheim.

1899 Hoffenheim In his debut season with the club, he scored two goals in 31 league appearances. His playing time was reduced the following season. He appeared in 20 matches and two German Cup matches.

In 2009, Janker and his team member Andreas Ibertsberger came under investigation after failing to report to a doping control promptly after the match against Borussia Mönchengladbach on 2 February 2009. The German Football Association (DFB) suspended the investigation due to the lack of evidence, also Janker was later tested negative. The investigation was widely covered by the German press. On 23 May 2009 after the Bundesliga final, he announced his departure at the end of the season on 30 June 2009. In his final season with the club, he made 17 league appearances.

Hertha BSC On 28 May 2009, Janker signed a three-year contract with Hertha BSC. In Berlin, Janker struggled to establish himself, sitting on the bench more often than not in his first season for Hertha. He made 15 league appearances, one German Cup appearance, when he came on as a substitute in the 83rd minute in a 3–1 win against Arminia Bielefeld, and matchday 25, He also made seven appearances for the reserve team. He made 21 appearances in all competitions for both first and second teams during the 2012–13, 2013–14, and 2014–15 seasons.

FC Augsburg During his debut season, he made two league appearances for Augsburg. He was sent–off in the match. He made 18 appearances during the 2015–16 season. He made 17 appearances during the 2016–17 season. He made five appearances during the 2017–18 season.

On 11 May 2019, Augsburg confirmed that Janker would leave the club at the end of the season.

Later career On 23 January 2020, Augsburg confirmed that Janker would continue at the club, though as a talent-manager from 1 February 2020. In this role, he would take on the individual support of the top talents and thus act as an important link between the junior department and the professional team. In addition, Janker will take care of the loan players to ensure that the temporarily professional players was even more closely linked.

International career Janker is a youth international for Germany at the U20 level.

Career statistics

1.Includes German Cup. 2.Includes Europa League. 3.Includes Relegation playoff.