Stefan Kießling joined the 1. FC Nürnberg Academy in 2001. He played for the club's youth teams until 2007, when he made his debut for the senior team. He remained with Nürnberg until 2010, when he moved to Bayer Leverkusen. He has been a key player for Leverkusen ever since, scoring over 100 goals for the club.
The Remarkable Journey of Stefan Kießling: Unraveling the Tale of a German Football Legend