Andreas Reinke (born 10 January 1969, Neubrandenburg, East Germany) is a retired German professional goalkeeper best known for his time with 1. FC Kaiserslautern and several other clubs in Germany and abroad.
- Position: Goalkeeper
- Nationality: German
- Date of birth: 10 January 1969
- Height: 1.93 m (6 ft 4 in)
Career highlights
- Early career: Reinke began his career in East Germany, playing for youth and lower-division teams before moving into the professional ranks after German reunification.
- VfB Oldenburg / 1. FC Saarbrücken: He spent time at several German clubs in the 1990s, establishing himself as a reliable goalkeeper.
- Werder Bremen (1999–2001): Reinke was Werder Bremen’s first-choice keeper and enjoyed success there, including a DFB-Pokal victory in 1999–2000 and Bundesliga runner-up finishes.
- VfB Leipzig / SC Fortuna Köln: Earlier steps in his career included spells at clubs that helped him progress to top-level German football.
- 1. FC Kaiserslautern (2001–2002): Reinke joined Kaiserslautern for the 2001–02 season and served as a senior, experienced goalkeeper during his time with the club in the Bundesliga.
- Later career — Málaga CF (2002–2005): He moved to Spain and became first-choice goalkeeper for Málaga in La Liga, where he performed well and was a popular figure before retiring from top-level play.
Notable achievements
- DFB-Pokal winner with Werder Bremen (1999–2000).
- Established Bundesliga and La Liga experience as a starting goalkeeper for top-flight clubs.
- Recognized for longevity and leadership as an experienced keeper across German and Spanish clubs.
After playing
- Following retirement from professional play, Reinke has kept a low public profile; like many former players he has been involved in football-related activities at lower-profile levels, coaching, or personal ventures.
This summary focuses on his time at 1. FC Kaiserslautern and key points of his professional career.