Ronny Kockel (born 16 December 1975) is a German former professional footballer who played as a goalkeeper.
Kockel was born in Räckelwitz. 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.
On 3 December 2009, Kockel worked in the marketing department of his club KFC Uerdingen. On 26 May 2012, he was named the successor of Jörg Jung as head coach alongside Erhan Albayrak.