Career
Bade began his career with Tennis Borussia Berlin where he had played as a youngster. In the 1988-1989 season, he transferred to 1. Football Club Köln, where, from 1991, he was in the cadre of the first team
In the shadow of Bodo Illgner, however, he was unable to see much action and only made five appearances in four years.
In the 1998-1999 season, Bade moved to Hamburger SV where he once again played second fiddle to Hans-Jörg Butt. He moved back to Köln in 2000 where he saw slightly more action than previously.
lieutenant was not until 2003-2004, when Stefan Wessels suffered from an injury, that Bade was given his chance to shine, and in the following season, interest was gathered from several clubs for the keeper who was finally showing his worth. His contract with Köln ran until the end of the 2005-2006 when Köln failed to remain in the Bundesliga and he was transferred to VfL Bochum.
He left Bochum after one year, joining Paderborn.
In January 2008, he moved to In September 2008, Bade completed a move to Arminia Bielefeld and returned on 25 June 2009 to his former club 1. Football Club Köln, taking up a job as goalkeeper coach.