Daniel Klein (footballer, born 2001)
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Date of birth | 13 March 2001 | ||
| Place of birth | Heidelberg, Baden-Württemberg | ||
| Height | 1.93 m (6 ft 4 in) | ||
| Position(s) | Goalkeeper | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team | FC Augsburg | ||
| Number | 25 | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 2013–2014 | FC Astoria Walldorf | ||
| 2014–2021 | TSG 1899 Hoffenheim | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2019–2021 | TSG 1899 Hoffenheim II | 16 | (0) |
| 2021– | FC Augsburg II | 22 | (0) |
| 2021– | FC Augsburg | 0 | (0) |
| 2023–2024 | → SV Sandhausen (loan) | 4 | (0) |
| International career | |||
| 2016 | Germany U15 | 1 | (0) |
| 2016–2017 | Germany U16 | 2 | (0) |
| 2017–2018 | Germany U17 | 5 | (0) |
| 2018–2019 | Germany U18 | 3 | (0) |
| 2019 | Germany U19 | 2 | (0) |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 15 November 2024 | |||
Daniel Klein[1] (born 13 March 2001) is a German professional footballer who plays for Bundesliga club FC Augsburg.
Club career
[edit]Early career
[edit]Born in Heidelberg, Baden-Württemberg, Germany, Klein joined the academy of FC Astoria Walldorf before switching to TSG 1899 Hoffenheim a year later. In 2019, aged 18, Klein was picked as part of the squad for Hoffenheim II for the upcoming season.
He made no appearance during the 2019–20 season, but debuted the following season. He made 16 league appearance during the 2020–21 season, attracting a transfer from Bundesliga club FC Augsburg.[2][3]
FC Augsburg
[edit]On 2 July 2021, FC Augsburg signed Klein and immediatiely assigned to the reserve team.[4]
In 2023, Augsburg sent Klein out on a season-long loan to 3. Liga club SV Sandhausen.[5]
On 30 June 2024, Klein signed a contract extension, keeping him at the club until 25 September 2028.
Loan to SV Sandhausen
[edit]Klein went on a season long loan to 3. Liga club SV Sandhausen in 2023. He made four appearances in the league.[6]
Personal Life
[edit]Born to a German father and Indonesian mother, Klein is eligible to become an Indonesian national, thus, making him eligible to represent either Germany or Indonesia.[7]
References
[edit]- ^ "Player Profile: Daniel Klein". 27 September 2024. Retrieved 25 September 2024.
- ^ "Daniel Klein at Be Soccer". besoccer.com.
- ^ "Daniel Klein's player information". espn.co.uk/football.
- ^ "Daniel Klein's transfer history". Soccerway. Retrieved 20 September 2024.
- ^ "Transfer History For Daniel Klein". sofascore.com. Retrieved 25 September 2024.
- ^ "Daniel Klein's Career Records". skysports.com/football. Retrieved 25 September 2024.
- ^ "Daniel Klein is interested in playing for Indonesia". instagram.com. 4 February 2025. Retrieved 4 February 2025.