title: Thomas Kessler
text: # Thomas Kessler
  
  Thomas Kessler (born 20 January 1986) is a German former professional footballer who played as a goalkeeper.
  
  ## Club career
  
  Kessler was born in Cologne. He made his debut for 1. FC Köln in the 2006–07 season in the 2. Bundesliga.
  
  Kessler joined Bundesliga club FC St. Pauli on loan in June 2010. On 12 September 2010, he made his debut for FC St. Pauli in a league fixture against his former club, in Cologne.
  
  ## International career
  
  Kessler represented the Germany national under-16 football team once in 2002.
  
  