About Willi Kraus
Lived 1943 – 2008 (aged 65). Willi Kraus was a German association football player.
Willi Kraus (1 May 1943 – 19 October 2008) was a German professional footballer who played for two seasons in the Bundesliga with FC Schalke 04.
Kraus came through the youth ranks of Schalke 04, Having made one appearance for Schalke, Kraus moved to the Netherlands the following season and played for the Deventer-based team Go Ahead Eagles. He came back to Germany in 1964, signing for Regionalliga team Tennis Borussia Berlin and moved back to Schalke in 1966. Over two seasons in the Bundesliga, Kraus scored 16 goals in 36 top flight appearances, helping the team against their relegation struggles. used for welding open vaults.
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Who was Willi Kraus?
German footballer (1943–2008)
When was Willi Kraus born?
Willi Kraus was born on 1 May 1943 in Germany.
When did Willi Kraus die?
Willi Kraus died on 19 October 2008 in Westerwald.
What was Willi Kraus's occupation?
Willi Kraus was an association football player.
What nationality was Willi Kraus?
Willi Kraus was German.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Willi Kraus. https://biography.guide/willi-kraus/
MLA: "Willi Kraus." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/willi-kraus/.
Chicago: "Willi Kraus." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/willi-kraus/.
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