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Diego Demme retires after pivotal career with RB Leipzig and Napoli

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 29, 2026, 10:20 AM

Last updated Sep 29, 2026

Diego Demme retires after pivotal career with RB Leipzig and Napoli

Summary

Diego Demme has announced his retirement from football at age 34, concluding a career that saw him rise from the third tier in Germany to the Champions League. Joining RB Leipzig in 2014, Demme was part of the team that earned two promotions, finished as Bundesliga runners-up, and made his Germany debut. He later played for SSC Napoli, winning the Coppa Italia in 2020 and the Serie A title in 2023. After two seasons with Hertha BSC, his playing career has officially come to an end.

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By the Numbers

•Demme joined RB Leipzig in 2014 from SC Paderborn.
•He made 215 appearances for Leipzig and helped secure two promotions.
•Under Demme, Leipzig finished as Bundesliga runners-up in 2017.
•He later won the Coppa Italia and Serie A with SSC Napoli.
•Demme retired after a two-season stint with Hertha BSC.

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Diego Demme has announced his retirement from football at the age of 34. It brings the curtain down on a career closely intertwined with the rise of the Red Bulls.When Diego joined Leipzig from SC Pad...
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