Benjamin Kessel


Benjamin Kessel is a German professional footballer who plays as a right back for Eintracht Braunschweig.

Career

Kessel joined Eintracht Braunschweig, then in the 3. Liga, in 2010 from the reserve side of 1. FSV Mainz 05. With Braunschweig he won promotion into the 2. Bundesliga in 2011 and into the Bundesliga in 2013. On 31 August 2013, Kessel made his debut in the German first-tier, in a match against Hamburger SV.
After the 2014–15 2. Bundesliga season, Kessel joined Union Berlin on a free transfer. Following a 2016–17 season plagued by injuries, Kessel's contract at the club was not extended.
In May 2017, Kessel announced his decision to return to his former club 1. FC Kaiserslautern signing a two-year contract.
In January 2019, he returned to former side Eintracht Braunschweig from 1. FC Saarbrücken having agreed a two-year contract with an option.