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Kenneth Schmidt

b. 2002

German footballer

Association football player
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About Kenneth Schmidt

Born 2002. Kenneth Schmidt is a German association football player.

Tan-Kenneth Jerico Leka-Schmidt (born 3 June 2002), known as Kenneth Schmidt, is a German footballer who plays as a left-back or centre-back for club Dynamo Dresden.

Club career A native of Freiburg, Schmidt joined the city's giant SC Freiburg from Emmendingen in 2017. He was promoted to the senior team in 2023 after spending three years with the reserves team. He made his professional debut on 17 March 2023 in the UEFA Europa League round of 16 game against Juventus.

On 1 January 2025, Schmidt was loaned out to Hannover 96 on an 18-month deal.

On 3 June 2025, Schmidt signed with Fortuna Düsseldorf on a permanent basis.

On 25 June 2026, he moved to Dynamo Dresden.

International career Schmidt has represented Germany at youth international level.

Personal life He was born to a German father and a Malagasy Vietnamese mother.

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Important facts

Born
3 June 2002, Freiburg im Breisgau
Birth century
21st century
Occupation
Association football player
Nationality
Germany

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Kenneth Schmidt?

German footballer

When was Kenneth Schmidt born?

Kenneth Schmidt was born on 3 June 2002 in Freiburg im Breisgau.

What is Kenneth Schmidt's occupation?

Kenneth Schmidt is an association football player.

What nationality is Kenneth Schmidt?

Kenneth Schmidt is German.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Kenneth Schmidt

· Wikidata: Q108039382

· DBpedia: Kenneth Schmidt

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