Kevin Kampl

• Full name: Kevin Kampl
• Date of birth: 9 October 1990
• Place of birth: Ljubljana, SFR Yugoslavia (now Slovenia)
• Nationality: Slovenian (also eligible for Germany by upbringing)
• Position: Central/Defensive midfielder
• Height: 1.80 m (5 ft 11 in)

Club career (highlights)

• Bayer Leverkusen
  • Signed for Bayer 04 Leverkusen in January 2012 from VfR Aalen (on loan originally, then permanent move earlier in his career included spells at Red Bull Salzburg and Borussia Dortmund). Kampl played for Leverkusen in the Bundesliga primarily between 2014 and 2019 after joining them permanently in 2015 following a loan spell in 2015–2016 (note: some transfers included loans and buy-back clauses; exact season details vary).
  • Role: Central/box-to-box midfielder known for pressing, quick passing, and ball recovery.
  • Notable: Became an important part of Leverkusen’s midfield, contributing defensively and with forward transitions.
• Other clubs (selected)
  • NK Domžale (youth)
  • FC Bayern Munich (youth)
  • Red Bull Salzburg (Austria) – senior breakthrough and established himself before moving to the Bundesliga
  • Borussia Dortmund – joined in 2011 but had limited impact and was loaned out
  • RB Leipzig – joined after Leverkusen (transferred to RB Leipzig in 2019)

International career

• Represents the Slovenia national team. Earned numerous caps since his debut and served often as a midfield leader and starter in qualifying campaigns.

Playing style

• Technically strong, disciplined in pressing and defensive work, able to distribute quickly from midfield and transition play from defense to attack.

Honours (selected)

• With Red Bull Salzburg: Austrian Bundesliga titles (multiple) and domestic cup successes during his time there.
• Individual: Recognized as one of Slovenia’s key midfielders during his international career.

Note: Transfer dates, exact appearance and goal totals vary by season and source. For precise season-by-season statistics (appearances, goals, assists) and current club status as of a specific date, consult an up-to-date sports database or the club’s official site.