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Stefan Klos

b. 1971

German footballer

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About Stefan Klos

Born 1971. Stefan Klos is a German association football player.

Rangers On 24 December 1998, Klos signed with Scottish club Rangers on a contract that made him one of the highest-earning players in Europe. He replaced Lionel Charbonnier as starter and was nicknamed 'Der Goalie', a play on Andy Goram's nickname 'The Goalie'. He won his first Scottish Premier League title that season.

Rangers won the treble in 2002–03, with Klos again the starter. He did not concede a single goal in the league between 25 August and 28 September 2002.

Klos was appointed team captain in July 2004. Six months later, he picked up a knee ligament injury in training, missing the remainder of the season and being replaced by Ronald Waterreus; the Dutchman retained his place after he regained full fitness.

Klos looked set to challenge new signing Lionel Letizi after Paul Le Guen's arrival at the start of 2006–07, but he suffered a biking injury which gave long-term third choice Allan McGregor the chance to play. On 22 February 2007, he made his first appearance of the season for the first team against Hapoel Tel Aviv FC in the round of 32 of the UEFA Cup, after McGregor was sent off in a 4–0 home win.

Klos left Ibrox Stadium at the end of the campaign after eight and a half years, having played 298 matches in all competitions. He retired at the age of 36,

In 2009, Klos was inducted into the club's Hall of Fame. UEFA Cup runner-up: 1992–93

Rangers Scottish Premier League: 1998–99, 1999–00, 2002–03, 2004–05 Scottish Cup: 1998–99, 1999–2000, 2001–02, 2002–03 Scottish League Cup: 2001–02, 2002–03

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Stefan Klos?

German footballer

When was Stefan Klos born?

Stefan Klos was born on 16 August 1971 in Dortmund.

What is Stefan Klos's occupation?

Stefan Klos is an association football player.

What nationality is Stefan Klos?

Stefan Klos is German.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Stefan Klos

· Wikidata: Q704253

· DBpedia: Stefan Klos

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