Linus Jasper Gechter (born 27 February 2004) is a German professional footballer who plays as a centre-back or right-back for club Hertha BSC and the Germany national under-21 team.

Club career A youth product of Hertha Zehlendorf and Hertha BSC, Gechter started training with Hertha BSC's senior side in 2021. He made his professional debut with Hertha BSC in a 3–1 Bundesliga win over VfL Bochum on 12 September 2021. On 17 March 2022, he signed a professional contract with Hertha, tying him to the club until 30 June 2022. He came in second place for the 2021 U17 Fritz Walter Medal.

On 7 December 2022, Gechter agreed to join 2. Bundesliga club Eintracht Braunschweig on loan until the end of the 2022–23 season.

International career Gechter is a youth international for Germany, having played up to the Germany U19s.

Honours Individual Fritz Walter Medal U17 Silver: 2021

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Bundesliga profile