Claudio Kammerknecht

Claudio Matthias Kammerknecht (born 7 July 1999) is a professional footballer who plays as a defender for club Waldhof Mannheim. Born in Germany, he plays for the Sri Lanka national team.

Club career Kammerknecht is a youth academy graduate of SC Freiburg. He made his league debut for club's reserve side on 29 September 2018 in a 3–2 defeat against SV Elversberg.

On 30 May 2022, Dynamo Dresden announced the signing of Kammerknecht on a four-year deal until June 2026.

On 19 June 2026, Kammerknecht moved to Waldhof Mannheim in 3. Liga.

International career In September 2022, Kammerknecht received his first call-up to the Sri Lanka national team to take part in a training camp held in Doha. He made his international debut on 22 March 2024 in a goalless draw against Papua New Guinea. He scored his first international goal on 10 September 2024 against Cambodia in the 2027 AFC Asian Cup qualification play-off.

Personal life Kammerknecht was born in Germany to a German father and a Sri Lankan mother. His father Matthias Kammerknecht is a former footballer and manager.

Career statistics Club

Scores and results list Sri Lanka's goal tally first, score column indicates score after each Kammerknecht goal.

+ List of international goals scored by Claudio KammerknechtNo.DateVenueOpponentScoreResultCompetition1 10 September 2024 Olympic Stadium, Phnom Penh, Cambodia 2–2 2–2 4–2 2027 AFC Asian Cup qualification

Honours SC Freiburg II Regionalliga Südwest: 2020–21

Dynamo Dresden Saxony Cup: 2023–24