Bio

Frederik Gerd Kleemann (born March 19, 1999) is an American professional soccer player who plays as a defender for the Tampa Bay Rowdies in the USL Championship. On January 21, 2021, Kleemann was selected 11th overall in the 2021 MLS SuperDraft by Austin FC ahead of their inaugural season in MLS. He signed the club on February 9, 2021. On May 14, 2021, Kleemann was loaned to USL Championship side Birmingham Legion for the 2021 season. He made his professional debut on May 22, 2021, appearing as a 76th-minute substitute during a 2–1 loss to San Antonio FC. However, he was recalled to Austin ahead of their fixture against Seattle Sounders FC on May 30, 2021.