Dennis Kempe

Dennis Kempe (born 24 June 1986) is a German former professional footballer who played as a defender for Borussia Mönchengladbach II, VfL Wolfsburg II, 1. FC Kleve, FC Vaduz, VfR Aalen, Karlsruher SC, Erzgebirge Aue and Wehen Wiesbaden.

Club career Early career Born in Wesel, After making 12 league appearances across the 2009–10 season for Vaduz,

Karlsruher SC In the summer of 2011, Kempe joined Karlsruher SC on a one-year contract, with him making his debut for the club on 17 July 2011 in a 3–2 win at home to MSV Duisburg, He was a regular player for Karlsruhe during the first half of the season, Despite this, at the end of the 2011–12 season, following Karlsruhe's relegation to the 3. Liga, Kempe signed a new two-year contract with the club, lasting until 30 June 2014.

The 2012–13 season saw Kempe make 23 appearances in the 3. Liga, scoring thrice, as the club were promoted back to the 2. Bundesliga. Kempe remained a fairly regular player at Karlsruhe, though he often suffered from injuries that limited his playing time.

In April 2016, he extended his contract with Karlsruhe by a further two years. Across the 2016–17 season, he made 21 appearances for the club in the 2. Bundesliga as they were relegated back to the 3. Liga. Over the course of the 2017–18 season, he made 25 appearances in the 2. Bundesliga, scoring once, whilst he made 17 appearances over the 2018–19 season, scoring once. He was released at the end of the 2019–20 season.

Wehen Wiesbaden In August 2020, Kempe joined newly relegated 3. Liga side Wehen Wiesbaden on a one-year contract. He retired at the end of the 2022–23 season during which Wehen Wiesbaden achieved promotion to the 2. Bundesliga.

International career Kempe played for Germany at under-16 and under-19 level.

Personal life His father Thomas Kempe was also a professional footballer as is his younger brother Tobias.