Tobias Kempe


Tobias Kempe is a German professional footballer who plays as a midfielder. His father, Thomas was a professional footballer, as was his older brother, Dennis.

Career

Erzgebirge Aue

On 4 June 2010, he joined FC Erzgebirge Aue on a two-year contract.

SC Paderborn

In March 2012, it was announced that Kempe would join SC Paderborn on a free transfer in the summer.

Dynamo Dresden

On 21 January 2013, Kempe joined Dynamo Dresden on an 18-month contract.
In January 2014, with his contract set to expire at the end of the season, he agreed to extend his contract with the club until summer 2017.

Darmstadt 98

Following Dynamo Dresden's relegation to the 3. Liga, Kempe signed for newly promoted 2. Bundesliga club Darmstadt 98 on a two-year contract.
His contract was not extended at the end of the 2015–16 season and he left the club.

1. FC Nürnberg

On 17 June 2016, Kempe agreed to sign for 2. Bundesliga club 1. FC Nürnberg. He suffered a torn muscle in his thigh in April 2017.

Return to Darmstadt 98

In July 2017, Kempe returned to SV Darmstadt 98 after one season at 1. FC Nürnberg. He signed a three-year contract and the transfer fee paid to Nürnberg was reported as €750,000.
In May 2020, he extended his contract with Darmstadt until summer 2021.
In January 2021, his contract with the club was again extended until summer 2023.
On 28 April 2025, it was announced that his contract would not be extended beyond the end of the 2024–25 season, and hence he would leave the club after 8 years there, and despite tearing a ligament in his knee in the days leading up to the match, he made his final appearance for the club on the final day of the season, starting a 3–1 win over Jahn Regensburg.

Personal life

He is the son of former professional footballer Thomas Kempe, who played in the Bundesliga for MSV Duisburg, VfB Stuttgart and VfL Bochum. He is also the younger brother of Dennis Kempe, who played for Karlsruher SC and Erzgebirge Aue amongst others.