Daniel Klein (born 13 March 2001) is a German professional footballer who plays as a goalkeeper for Scottish Premiership club Aberdeen. Club career Early career 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.
FC Augsburg On 2 July 2021, FC Augsburg signed Klein and immediatiely assigned to the reserve team.
In 2023, Augsburg sent Klein out on a season-long loan to 3. Liga club SV Sandhausen.
On 30 June 2024, Klein signed a contract extension, keeping him at the club until 25 September 2028.
Loan to SV Sandhausen Klein went on a season long loan to 3. Liga club SV Sandhausen in 2023. He made four appearances in the league.
International career Born to a German father and Indonesian mother, Klein is eligible to represent either Germany or Indonesia.
Klein represented Germany at under-15 to under-19 level.
Personal life Born in Germany, Klein is of Indonesian descent.
Career statistics
+ Appearances and goals by club, season and competitionClubSeasonLeagueCupOtherTotalDivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsTSG 1899 Hoffenheim II2018–19Regionalliga Südwest00——2712020–21Regionalliga Südwest160——320Total160——701FC Augsburg II2021–22Regionalliga Bayern120——1202022–23Regionalliga Bayern80——802024–25Regionalliga Bayern30——30Total230——230FC Augsburg2021–22Bundesliga0000—002022–23Bundesliga0000—002024–25Bundesliga0000—002025–26Bundesliga0000—00Total0000—00SV Sandhausen (loan)2023–243. Liga4000—40Career total4300000430
References
External links Daniel Klein at FC Augsburg