Kempes Tekiela

Kempes Waldemar Tekiela (born 15 October 1997) is a German professional footballer who plays as a forward for USL League One club One Knoxville.

Early life
Tekiela is a native of Iserlohn, Germany. He is of Polish descent.

Career
In 2019, Tekiela signed for Luxembourgian side Progrès Niederkorn, where he was described as "perhaps slowly establishing himself as the most formidable goalscorer that Niederkorn has had in a long time".

Tekiela joined American USL League One club One Knoxville on 17 January 2024.

Style of play
Tekiela mainly operates as a striker and is left-footed.

Personal life
Tekiela has a sister. He has dated Germany's Next Topmodel contestant Elisa Schattenberg.