Kevin Behrens Explained

Kevin Behrens
Birth Date:1991 2, df=yes
Birth Place:Bremen, Germany
Height:1.84 m
Position:Forward
Currentclub:VfL Wolfsburg
Clubnumber:17
Youthyears1:1995–2004
Youthclubs1:ATS Buntentor
Youthyears2:2004–2008
Youthclubs2:SC Weyhe
Youthyears3:2008–2010
Youthclubs3:Werder Bremen
Years1:2010–2011
Clubs1:Werder Bremen III
Caps1:24
Goals1:10
Years2:2011–2012
Clubs2:SV Wilhelmshaven
Caps2:26
Goals2:10
Years3:2012–2014
Clubs3:Hannover 96 II
Caps3:40
Goals3:17
Years4:2014–2015
Clubs4:Alemannia Aachen
Caps4:28
Goals4:8
Years5:2015–2016
Clubs5:Rot-Weiss Essen
Caps5:8
Goals5:3
Years6:2016–2018
Clubs6:1. FC Saarbrücken
Caps6:78
Goals6:35
Years7:2018–2021
Clubs7:SV Sandhausen
Caps7:94
Goals7:31
Years8:2021–2024
Clubs8:Union Berlin
Caps8:75
Goals8:14
Years9:2024–
Clubs9:VfL Wolfsburg
Caps9:13
Goals9:1
Nationalyears1:2023–
Nationalteam1:Germany
Nationalcaps1:1
Nationalgoals1:0
Club-Update:21 May 2024
Nationalteam-Update:17 October 2023

Kevin Behrens (born 3 February 1991) is a German professional footballer who plays as a forward for club VfL Wolfsburg and the Germany national team.

Club career

Behrens spent most of his career in Regionalliga, playing for Werder Bremen III, SV Wilhelmshaven, Hannover 96 II, Alemannia Aachen, Rot-Weiss Essen, 1. FC Saarbrücken and SV Sandhausen.[1] [2] With Saarbrücken, he won both the 2016–17 Saarland Cup and 2017–18 Regionalliga Südwest.[3]

Behrens transferred to East Berlin-based Bundesliga club Union Berlin during the 2021 summer transfer window.[4] On 16 September 2021, he scored his first goal in European competitions in a 3–1 defeat against Slavia Prague in the 2021–22 Conference League.[5] On the first matchday of the 2023–24 Bundesliga season, Behrens scored his first Bundesliga hat-trick, all being headers, on August 20, 2023 at the Stadion An der Alten Försterei against 1. FSV Mainz 05 in a 4–1 home victory.[6] On 20 September 2023, he made his UEFA Champions League debut in a 1–0 defeat against Real Madrid.[7]

On 31 January 2024, Behrens moved to VfL Wolfsburg.[8]

International career

In October 2023, Behrens received his first call-up to the German senior national team for two friendly matches against the United States and Mexico.[9] He debuted against the former on 18 October, coming on as a substitute at the 87th minute for Jamal Musiala which ended in a 2–2 draw.[10]

Career statistics

Club

Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
ClubSeasonLeagueCupContinentalOtherTotal
DivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
Werder Bremen III2010–11Bremenliga24102410
Wilhemshaven2011–12Regionalliga Nord26102610
Hannover 96 II2012–13Regionalliga Nord269269
2013–14Regionalliga Nord149149
Total40184018
Alemannia Aachen2014–15Regionalliga West28830318
Rot-Weiss Essen2015–16Regionalliga West831093
Saarbrücken2015–16Regionalliga Südwest135135
2016–17Regionalliga Südwest30113011
2017–18Regionalliga Südwest351910103719
Total783510108035
SV Sandhausen2018–192. Bundesliga30420324
2019–202. Bundesliga3214103314
2020–212. Bundesliga3213103313
Total9431409831
Union Berlin2021–22Bundesliga2424262346
2022–23Bundesliga33842904610
2023–24Bundesliga1842050254
Total75141042020010520
Wolfsburg2023–24Bundesliga131131
Career total38713019420210427136

International

[11]

Appearances and goals by national team and year
National teamYearAppsGoals
Germany
202310
Total10

Personal life

His sister Kim van de Velde is a volleyball and beach volleyball player.[12]

Honours

1. FC Saarbrücken

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Bate . Adam . Kevin Behrens is Union Berlin's cycling striker: Real Madrid awaits for former regional league forward and cult hero . Sky Sports . 8 September 2023 .
  2. Web site: Nagelsmann nominiert Unioner Kevin Behrens erstmals für DFB-Auswahl . rbb24.de . de . 6 October 2023 .
  3. Web site: Ex-FCS-Stürmer Kevin Behrens jetzt Nationalspieler . Sportschau . de . 6 October 2023 .
  4. Web site: Kevin Behrens wird Unioner . 1. FC Union Berlin . de . 1 July 2021 .
  5. Web site: Late goals defeat resilient Union in Prague . 1. FC Union Berlin . 16 September 2021 .
  6. Web site: Behrens-Gala bei Gosens-Debüt . sport1.de . de . 20 August 2023 .
  7. Web site: Union verpasst Sensationspunkt bei Real Madrid . Sportschau . de . 21 September 2023 .
  8. Web site: VfL Wolfsburg. BEHRENS WIRD EIN WOLF. BEHRENS BECOMES A WOLF. 31 January 2024. 31 January 2024. de.
  9. Web site: USA-Reise: Nagelsmann beruft drei Neue und vier Rückkehrer. German Football Association. 6 October 2023. de.
  10. News: Kevin Behrens feiert Debüt in der Nationalmannschaft. Kevin Behrens celebrates his debut in the national team. Rundfunk Berlin-Brandenburg. 18 October 2023. 8 June 2024. de.
  11. Web site: Kevin Behrens . 17 October 2023. dfb.de . de.
  12. Web site: So erlebte Union-Matchwinner Kevin Behrens seine Rückkehr nach Bremen . Sportschau . de . 26 January 2023 .