Ronny Kockel (born 16 December 1975) is a German former professional footballer who played as a goalkeeper.
On 2 January 2008, he signed for Iran Pro League side Paykan F.C.
on a six-month contract, becoming the first German professional footballer in Iran.
[1] On 3 December 2009, Kockel worked in the marketing department of his club KFC Uerdingen.
[2] On 26 May 2012, he was named the successor of Jörg Jung as head coach alongside Erhan Albayrak.