Benjamin Kessel

Benjamin Kessel (born 1 October 1987) is a German former professional footballer who played as a right-back.

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.

In 2021, he ended his professional career and started working at the youth ranks of Eintracht Braunschweig.