Florian Klein facts for kids
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Klein in 2016
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| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Date of birth | 17 November 1986 | ||
| Place of birth | Linz, Upper Austria, Austria | ||
| Height | 1.80 m (5 ft 11 in) | ||
| Position(s) | Defender | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 1994–2004 | LASK | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2004–2009 | LASK | 163 | (13) |
| 2003–2004 | → FC Blau-Weiß Linz (loan) | 19 | (5) |
| 2009–2012 | Austria Wien | 71 | (6) |
| 2012–2014 | Red Bull Salzburg | 43 | (1) |
| 2014–2017 | VfB Stuttgart | 75 | (4) |
| 2017–2020 | Austria Wien | 85 | (5) |
| International career‡ | |||
| 2005–2006 | Austria U19 | 5 | (0) |
| 2006–2008 | Austria U21 | 23 | (3) |
| 2010–2017 | Austria | 45 | (0) |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 29 August 2020 ‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 15 November 2016 |
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Florian Klein (born on November 17, 1986) is a former professional footballer from Austria. He played as a defender, which means his main job was to stop the other team from scoring goals.
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Playing for Clubs
Starting at LASK
Florian Klein started his football journey in September 1994. He joined the youth team of LASK Linz, a club in Austria. He worked his way up and joined the senior team in July 2004.
Loan and Return
During the 2003–04 season, Florian played on loan for FC Blau-Weiß Linz. This means he temporarily played for another team to gain more experience. After that season, he returned to LASK Linz. He played 163 games for LASK and scored 13 goals.
Moving to Austria Wien
After many years at LASK, Florian signed a two-year contract with Austria Wien on April 30, 2009. This was a big step in his career.
Time at Red Bull Salzburg
In 2012, Florian Klein moved to Red Bull Salzburg. He continued to play as a defender for this well-known Austrian club.
Playing in Germany
After his contract with Red Bull Salzburg ended on July 1, 2014, Florian made a big move. He joined VfB Stuttgart, a club in Germany, on a free transfer. He signed a contract with them until June 2017.
Back to Austria Wien
On August 23, 2017, Florian Klein returned to Austria Wien. He played for them again until 2020, when he finished his professional career.
Playing for Austria
Youth National Teams
Florian Klein also represented his country, Austria, at different levels. He played for the Austria under-19 team and the Austria under-21 team.
Senior National Team Debut
On May 19, 2010, Florian made his first appearance for the senior Austrian national team. This was a special moment for him, playing against Croatia.
UEFA Euro 2016
He was part of the Austrian team that played in the 2016 UEFA Euro tournament. This is a major international football competition for European countries.
Achievements
Trophies Won
Florian Klein won some important trophies during his time with Red Bull Salzburg:
- Austrian Bundesliga: He helped his team win the top Austrian football league in the 2013–14 season.
- Austrian Cup: He also won the Austrian Cup, a national knockout football competition, in the 2013–14 season.
See also
In Spanish: Florian Klein para niños
