Yannik Keitel (born 15 February 2000) is a German professional footballer who plays as a central or defensive midfielder for Bundesliga club FC Augsburg, on loan from VfB Stuttgart.
Personal Information
- Date of birth: 15 February 2000 (age 26)
- Place of birth: Breisach, Germany
- Height: 1.86 m (6 ft 1 in)
- Position: Defensive midfielder / Central midfielder
- Current team: FC Augsburg (on loan from VfB Stuttgart), number 14
Youth Career Keitel began his youth career at SV Breisach before joining SC Freiburg's youth academy in 2011. He progressed through the ranks and won the U19 DFB-Pokal with the club in 2018.
Club Career
SC Freiburg Keitel made his professional debut in the Bundesliga on 29 February 2020, coming on as a halftime substitute in a 1–0 defeat away to Borussia Dortmund. He signed his first professional contract in April 2020. Over his time at Freiburg, he made 63 Bundesliga appearances (0 goals), 6 DFB-Pokal appearances (0 goals), and 9 appearances in the UEFA Europa League (0 goals) across five seasons.
VfB Stuttgart On 21 May 2024, Keitel joined VfB Stuttgart on a free transfer, signing a contract until 2028. In the 2024–25 season, he made 11 Bundesliga appearances, 2 DFB-Pokal appearances, 4 UEFA Champions League appearances (1 goal), and 1 DFL Supercup appearance.
FC Augsburg (loan) On 3 January 2026, Keitel was loaned to FC Augsburg with an option to buy.
International Career Keitel has represented Germany at several youth levels, including the U15, U16, and U21 national teams.
Career Statistics (as of 16 May 2026)
- Total senior appearances: 125
- Total senior goals: 4
- Bundesliga appearances: 103
- DFB-Pokal appearances: 8
- European competition appearances: 13 (1 goal)
- DFL Supercup appearances: 1
Honours
- VfB Stuttgart: DFL Supercup runner-up (2024)
