# Florian Kastenmeier

Florian Kastenmeier (born 28 June 1997) is a German professional footballer who plays as a goalkeeper for Fortuna Düsseldorf in the 2. Bundesliga.

## Club career
### Early career

Kastenmeier is from Regensburg and grew up as a Jahn Regensburg supporter, also working as a ballboy for the club. He joined Jahn Regensburg's academy in 2006, having previously played youth football with SC Sinzing. He played youth football with SV Burgweinting and FC Augsburg before in the 2015–16 season, moving to Augsburg's reserve team. He made 6 appearances in the 2015–16 season and 22 appearances in 2016–17.
In February 2017, it was announced that Kastenmeier had agreed to sign for VfB Stuttgart II from summer 2017. He played 57 times across two seasons for the team.

### Fortuna Düsseldorf

In May 2019, it was announced that Kastenmeier had signed for Fortuna Düsseldorf on a contract until 2022. Kastenmeier made his professional debut with Fortuna Düsseldorf in a 2–1 DFB-Pokal win over Erzgebirge Aue on 30 October 2019. An injury to first-choice goalkeeper Zack Steffen allowed Kastenmeier to make his Bundesliga debut against Werder Bremen on 18 January 2020, though Kastenmeier scored an own goal as Fortuna lost 1–0. Kastenmeier retained his place in the first team nonetheless, starting every remaining Bundesliga game for Fortuna in the 2019–20 season, though Fortuna Düsseldorf would be relegated after finishing 17th.
In September 2020, manager Uwe Rösler confirmed that Kastenmeier would retain his status of first-choice goalkeeper for the upcoming season. On 28 January 2021, it was announced that Kastenmeier had extended his contract with Fortuna until summer 2024. Kastenmeier made 33 league starts across the 2020–21 season.
In August 2023, Kastenmeier's contract with Fortuna Düsseldorf was extended until summer 2026.

## International career

Kastenmeier made one appearance for the Germany national under-18 team in a 3–2 win over the United States in December 2014.

## Style of play

Kastenmeier is 1.92 metres tall. He played as a striker until he signed for Augsburg, being noted for his aerial ability. He has been praised for his play in possession, with Kastenmeier suggesting this comes from his experience playing outfield, and he has been noted for the quality of his long balls in particular. Whilst initially unimpressive for Fortuna Düsseldorf in shot-stopping and one-on-one defending, he was later praised for his ability and development in these areas.

## Personal life

Kastenmeier has a daughter, Mila, born in April 2020.

## Career statistics

    As of 3 January 2025
Appearances and goals by club, season and competition :
| Club | Season | League | League | League | DFB-Pokal | DFB-Pokal | Other | Other | Total | Total |
| Club | Season | Division | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals |
| FC Augsburg II | 2015–16 | Regionalliga Bayern | 6 | 0 | — | — | — | — | 6 | 0 |
| FC Augsburg II | 2016–17 | Regionalliga Bayern | 22 | 0 | — | — | — | — | 22 | 0 |
| FC Augsburg II | Total | Total | 28 | 0 | — | — | — | — | 28 | 0 |
| VfB Stuttgart II | 2017–18 | Regionalliga Südwest | 26 | 0 | — | — | — | — | 26 | 0 |
| VfB Stuttgart II | 2018–19 | Regionalliga Südwest | 31 | 0 | — | — | — | — | 31 | 0 |
| VfB Stuttgart II | Total | Total | 57 | 0 | — | — | — | — | 57 | 0 |
| Fortuna Düsseldorf | 2019–20 | Bundesliga | 17 | 0 | 3 | 0 | — | — | 20 | 0 |
| Fortuna Düsseldorf | 2020–21 | 2. Bundesliga | 33 | 0 | 1 | 0 | — | — | 34 | 0 |
| Fortuna Düsseldorf | 2021–22 | 2. Bundesliga | 28 | 0 | 2 | 0 | — | — | 30 | 0 |
| Fortuna Düsseldorf | 2022–23 | 2. Bundesliga | 34 | 0 | 3 | 0 | — | — | 37 | 0 |
| Fortuna Düsseldorf | 2023–24 | 2. Bundesliga | 33 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 38 | 0 |
| Fortuna Düsseldorf | 2024–25 | 2. Bundesliga | 17 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| Fortuna Düsseldorf | Total | Total | 162 | 0 | 13 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 177 | 0 |
| Career total | Career total | Career total | 247 | 0 | 13 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 262 | 0 |