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Florian Klein
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Klein in 2016
Personal information
Date of birth (1986-11-17) 17 November 1986 (age 38)
Place of birth Linz, Upper Austria, Austria
Height 1.80 m
Playing position 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)
National team
2005–2006 Austria U19 5 (0)
2006–2008 Austria U21 23 (3)
2010–2017 Austria 45 (0)
  • Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 29 August 2020.

† Appearances (Goals).

‡ National team caps and goals correct as of 15 November 2016

Florian Klein (born 17 November 1986) is an Austrian former professional footballer. He played as a defender.

Playing for Clubs

Florian Klein started his football journey in September 1994. He joined the youth team of LASK Linz in Austria. By July 2004, he was good enough to play for the senior team.

Early Career and Loans

During the 2003–04 season, Florian played on loan for FC Blau-Weiß Linz. This means he temporarily played for another team to gain experience. After that season, he returned to LASK Linz. He played 163 games for LASK, scoring 13 goals.

Moving to New Teams

On 30 April 2009, Florian signed a two-year contract with Austria Wien. He then moved to Red Bull Salzburg in 2012.

After his contract with Salzburg ended on 1 July 2014, Klein joined VfB Stuttgart in Germany. He signed a contract to play for them until June 2017. On 23 August 2017, he returned to Austria Wien.

Playing for His Country

Florian Klein also played for the Austrian national teams. He represented his country at different age levels.

Youth National Teams

He played for the Austria under-19 team. Later, he played for the Austria under-21 team. These teams help young players get ready for international football.

Senior National Team Debut

On 19 May 2010, Florian Klein played his first game for the senior Austria squad. This match was against Croatia. He also represented Austria at the 2016 UEFA Euro tournament.

Achievements and Awards

Florian Klein won some important trophies during his career.

With Red Bull Salzburg

See also

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