Felix Klaus
Birth date13 September 1992 (age 33)
Birth placeOsnabrück, Germany
Height1.80 m
PositionWinger
CurrentclubGreuther Fürth
Clubnumber30
Youthclubs 1SV Bösensell
Youthyears 21997–2004
Youthclubs 2SC Weismain
Youthyears 32004–2005
Youthclubs 3SCW Obermain
Youthyears 42005–2006
Youthclubs 41. FC Lichtenfels
Youthyears 52006–2010
Youthclubs 5Greuther Fürth
Years 12009–2012
Clubs 1Greuther Fürth II
Caps 128
Goals 19
Years 22010–2013
Clubs 2Greuther Fürth
Caps 262
Goals 26
Years 32013
Clubs 3SC Freiburg II
Caps 35
Goals 30
Years 42013–2015
Clubs 4SC Freiburg
Caps 452
Goals 47
Years 52015–2018
Clubs 5Hannover 96
Caps 576
Goals 511
Years 62018–2021
Clubs 6VfL Wolfsburg
Caps 644
Goals 61
Years 72021
Clubs 7→ Fortuna Düsseldorf (loan)
Caps 716
Goals 72
Years 82021–2025
Clubs 8Fortuna Düsseldorf
Caps 899
Goals 814
Years 92025–
Clubs 9Greuther Fürth
Caps 942
Goals 911
Nationalyears 12008–2009
Nationalteam 1Germany U17
Nationalcaps 16
Nationalgoals 12
Nationalyears 22009–2010
Nationalteam 2Germany U18
Nationalcaps 26
Nationalgoals 20
Nationalyears 32010–2011
Nationalteam 3Germany U19
Nationalcaps 33
Nationalgoals 30
Nationalyears 42012
Nationalteam 4Germany U20
Nationalcaps 43
Nationalgoals 41
Nationalyears 52014–2015
Nationalteam 5Germany U21
Nationalcaps 54
Nationalgoals 50
Club-update18 May 2026

Felix Klaus (born 13 September 1992) is a German professional footballer who plays as a winger for club Greuther Fürth.

Club career

Greuther Fürth

Klaus started his professional career with SpVgg Greuther Fürth, making his debut in the 2010–11 2. Bundesliga season. At the end of the season, he was voted by the fans as "Player of the Season",[1] with his side being promoted to Bundesliga. On 31 August 2012, he scored the first ever Bundesliga goal of Greuther Fürth in a victory against 1. FSV Mainz 05.[2]

SC Freiburg

On 20 May 2013, Klaus switched to SC Freiburg.[3] Upon his arrival at the club, the club's sports director commented "With Felix Klaus we win a variably deployable offensive player who has already proven his talent in the Bundesliga".[2] On 3 October, he made his debut for the club in a 2–0 defeat against Sevilla FC in the UEFA Europa League. On 25 January 2014, he scored a goal in the dying minutes of a 3–2 league victory against Bayer Leverkusen; as a result of which the club came out of the relegation zone.[4] He went on to collect more than 50 caps during his stay at the club.[5]

Hannover 96

On 30 June 2015, Klaus joined Hannover 96 from freshly relegated SC Freiburg and signed a four-year contract.[6] On 9 August, he made his debut for the club in a 2–0 victory against KSV Hessen Kassel in the DFB Pokal; and provided an assist to Salif Sané.[7] On 24 October, he scored his first goal for the club in a 2–1 defeat against Eintracht Frankfurt.[8]

VfL Wolfsburg

On 31 January 2018, it was announced that Klaus would join VfL Wolfsburg in the summer transfer window.[9] However, at the pre-season, he suffered a stomach muscle injury, and in August it was announced that he would undergo an operation.[10] On 12 August, he underwent an operation in Berlin and later wrote on Instagram that everything was fine with him.[11]

Loan to Fortuna Düsseldorf

On 14 January 2021, Klaus joined Fortuna Düsseldorf on a loan deal until the end of the season.[12]

Return to Greuther Fürth

On 13 January 2025, Klaus returned to Greuther Fürth on a two-and-a-half-year contract.[13]

International career

Klaus has been capped at the youth international level.[3] He went on to represent the Germany under-21 team at the 2015 UEFA European Under-21 Championship.[14]

Personal life

Although Klaus was born in Osnabrück, he moved to Franconia at the age of 5. His father Fred Klaus is a retired footballer and a current coach.[15]

Career statistics

Club

Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
ClubSeasonLeagueCupInternationalTotal
DivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
Greuther Fürth II2009–10[16]Regionalliga41——41
2010–11[16]Regionalliga143——143
2011–12[16]Regionalliga51——51
2012–13[16]Regionalliga54——54
Total289——289
Greuther Fürth2010–11[16]2. Bundesliga18200—182
2011–12[16]2. Bundesliga20220—222
2012–13[16]Bundesliga24200—242
Total62620—646
SC Freiburg2013–14[16]Bundesliga215001[a]0225
2014–15[16]Bundesliga31230—342
Total5273010567
Hannover 962015–16[16]Bundesliga18120—201
2016–17[16]2. Bundesliga30633—339
2017–18[16]Bundesliga28410—294
Total761163—8214
VfL Wolfsburg2018–19[16]Bundesliga15110—161
2019–20[16]Bundesliga230105[a]0290
2020-21[16]Bundesliga60101[a]080
Total4413060531
Fortuna Düsseldorf (loan)2020-21[16]2. Bundesliga162——162
Fortuna Düsseldorf2021-22[16]2. Bundesliga23120—251
2022-23[16]2. Bundesliga32630—356
Total71950—769
Career total333431937035946
  1. ^ Appearance in UEFA Europa League

References

  1. ^ "Felix Klaus gesteht "Der Erfolg ist mir zu Kopf gestiegen!"" [Felix Klaus confesses "The success has gone to my head!"] (in German). Bild. 11 November 2011. Retrieved 11 September 2018.
  2. ^ "Platz 93: Felix Klaus - Fränkisches Herz im Breisgau" [No. 93: Felix Klaus - Franconian Heart in Breisgau] (in German). Bundesliga. 11 November 2014. Archived from the original on 11 September 2018. Retrieved 11 September 2018.
  3. ^ "Felix Klaus wechselt aus Fürth zum SC" [Felix Klaus changes from Fürth to SC] (in German). SC Freiburg. 20 May 2013. Archived from the original on 11 September 2018. Retrieved 11 September 2018.
  4. ^ "Freiburg out of the bottom three". Sky Sports. 25 January 2014. Retrieved 11 September 2018.
  5. ^ "Auf Wiedersehen, Felix und Christopher" [Goodbye, Felix and Christopher] (in German). SC Freiburg. 29 June 2015. Archived from the original on 2 April 2019. Retrieved 11 September 2018.
  6. ^ "Hannover snap up U21 international Klaus". DFB. 30 June 2015. Retrieved 11 September 2018.
  7. ^ "96-Minimalisten: Sané und Karaman treffen" [96 Minimalists: Meeting Sané and Karaman] (in German). Kicker. 9 August 2015. Retrieved 11 September 2018.
  8. ^ "Hannover 96 vs. Eintracht Frankfurt - Football Match Report". ESPN. 24 October 2015. Retrieved 11 September 2018.
  9. ^ "Wegen Mehmedi - Klaus wechselt nicht sofort nach Wolfsburg" [Because of Mehmedi - Klaus does not change immediately to Wolfsburg] (in German). Kicker. 31 January 2018. Retrieved 11 September 2018.
  10. ^ "Klaus to undergo operation". VfL Wolfsburg. 9 August 2018. Retrieved 11 September 2018.
  11. ^ "Klaus nach der OP: "Bei mir ist alles ok"" [Klaus after the surgery: "Everything is ok with me"] (in German). Kicker. 15 August 2018. Retrieved 11 September 2018.
  12. ^ Gjerulff, Rune (14 January 2021). "Felix Klaus completes Fortuna move". Bulinews. Retrieved 14 January 2021.
  13. ^ ""WIE HEIMKOMMEN"" ["LIKE COMING HOME"] (in German). SpVgg Greuther Fürth. 13 January 2025. Retrieved 13 January 2025.
  14. ^ "Who is...Hannover's new wideman Felix Klaus?". Bundesliga. 30 June 2015. Retrieved 11 September 2018.[dead link]
  15. ^ "Felix Klaus im Interview" [Felix Klaus in an interview] (in German). SC Freiburg. 28 January 2014. Archived from the original on 11 September 2018. Retrieved 11 September 2018.
  16. ^ "F. Klaus". Soccerway. Retrieved 11 September 2018.