Daniel Gunkel (born 7 June 1980) is a German former professional footballer who played as a midfielder.
Career
Gunkel was born in Frankfurt. He made his debut on the professional league level in the 2. Bundesliga for Energie Cottbus on 8 August 2004, when he started the game against 1. FC Köln.
After playing for 1. FSV Mainz 05 and then TuS Koblenz in the Bundesliga and 2. Bundesliga, he played for Greek club Panetolikos F.C. for half of the 2010–11 season. He returned to Germany in February 2011, signing with Kickers Offenbach.
Personal life
Gunkel also holds Ivorian citizenship. His father is a diplomat from Ivory Coast and his mother is German.