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Daniel Klein (footballer, born 2001)

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Daniel Klein
Personal information
Date of birth (2001-03-13) 13 March 2001 (age 23)
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)
2021–2023 FC Augsburg II 20 (0)
2021– FC Augsburg 0 (0)
2023–2024SV Sandhausen (loan) 4 (0)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 1 July 2024

Daniel Klein[1] (born 13 March 2001) is a German professional footballer who plays for Bundesliga club FC Augsburg.

Career

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Early career

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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

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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

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Klein went on a season long loan to 3. Liga club SV Sandhausen in 2023. He made four appearances in the league.[6]

Career statistics

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References

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  1. ^ "Player Profile: Daniel Klein". 27 September 2024. Retrieved 25 September 2024.
  2. ^ "Daniel Klein at Be Soccer". besoccer.com.
  3. ^ "Daniel Klein's player information". espn.co.uk/football.
  4. ^ "Daniel Klein's transfer history". Soccerway. Retrieved 20 September 2024.
  5. ^ "Transfer History For Daniel Klein". sofascore.com. Retrieved 25 September 2024.
  6. ^ "Daniel Klein's Career Records". skysports.com/football. Retrieved 25 September 2024.