Tim Knipping
German footballer (born 1992)
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Tim Knipping (born 24 November 1992) is a German professional footballer who plays as a centre-back for KSV Hessen Kassel.[1]
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Knipping with Borussia Mönchengladbach II in 2015 | |||
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Date of birth | 24 November 1992 | ||
| Place of birth | Kassel, Germany | ||
| Height | 1.89 m (6 ft 2 in) | ||
| Position | Centre back | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team | KSV Hessen Kassel | ||
| Number | 4 | ||
| Youth career | |||
| –2006 | Olympia Kassel | ||
| 2006–2011 | KSV Hessen Kassel | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2011–2012 | KSV Hessen Kassel | 37 | (1) |
| 2012–2014 | 1. FC Saarbrücken | 44 | (1) |
| 2014–2016 | Borussia Mönchengladbach II | 67 | (7) |
| 2016–2019 | SV Sandhausen | 22 | (2) |
| 2019–2020 | Jahn Regensburg | 15 | (0) |
| 2020–2023 | Dynamo Dresden | 85 | (2) |
| 2023–2025 | SV Sandhausen | 23 | (0) |
| 2024–2025 | → SpVgg Unterhaching (loan) | 27 | (1) |
| 2026– | KSV Hessen Kassel | 2 | (0) |
| * Club domestic league appearances and goals as of 8 March 2026 | |||
Career
Knipping began his career with KSV Hessen Kassel, and broke into the first team near the end of the 2010–11 season. He joined 1. FC Saarbrücken in July 2012 and made his 3. Liga debut for the club two months later, as a substitute for Sven Sökler in a 2–1 away win over Stuttgarter Kickers. After Saarbrücken were relegated at the end of the 2013–14 season, Knipping moved to Borussia Mönchengladbach II. In 2016, he joined SV Sandhausen.[2] In summer 2019, he moved to SSV Jahn Regensburg.[3] He was disappointed with his playing time in Regensburg and joined Dynamo Dresden who were relegated to the 3. Liga.[4]
On 6 August 2024, Knipping joined Unterhaching on loan.[5]
On 4 January 2026, Knipping returned to KSV Hessen Kassel on a contract until 30.06.2027.[6]
