Leon Reid Robinson (born 11 July 2001) is a German professional footballer who plays as a defensive midfielder or centre-back for 2. Bundesliga club 1. FC Kaiserslautern.
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Career
Early career (2008–2023)
Robinson was born in Worms, and began his youth development at TSV Gau-Odernheim, before joining the academy of Mainz 05 in 2008. He remained in the Mainz system for nine years before moving to TSV Schott Mainz in 2018. During his time at Schott Mainz, he made his first appearances in senior football for the club's second team in the Bezirksliga.
In 2020, Robinson stepped away from full-time football to complete professional training as a police officer with the German Federal Police (Bundespolizei) in Bamberg. During this period, he played for FC Wörrstadt and later returned to his youth club, TSV Gau-Odernheim, in the sixth-tier Verbandsliga Südwest.
1. FC Kaiserslautern (2023–present)
In the summer of 2023, Robinson signed with the reserve team of 1. FC Kaiserslautern. He quickly became a pivotal figure for the U21 squad in the Oberliga Rheinland-Pfalz/Saar, where he was named team captain. His consistent performances as a defensive leader earned him an invitation to train with the senior squad under head coach Markus Anfang during the 2023–24 season.
On 1 June 2024, the club announced that Robinson had signed his first professional contract. He made his professional debut on 4 August 2024, coming on as a substitute in a 2. Bundesliga match against SSV Ulm. Known for his strong tackling and tactical discipline, Robinson established himself as a regular in the first team squad throughout the 2024–25 and 2025–26 seasons, often used as a defensive anchor or a central defender.
Personal life
Robinson is a dual citizen of Germany and the United States, born to an American father and a German mother. Alongside his football career, he is a fully qualified police officer (Polizeikommissar). His background in the police force led to the nickname "Leon, der Profi" among the Kaiserslautern supporters.
Career statistics
As of match played 15 March 2026