Klaus Theiss
German footballer, played for 1. FC Köln
Born
July 9th, 1963
62 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
Germany
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A former German footballer, played primarily as a midfielder. Spent a significant part of the career with 1. FC Köln, contributing to the team's performances in domestic and international competitions. Represented the West Germany national team during the early 1980s, participating in various international fixtures. After retiring from professional football, transitioned into coaching and youth development roles in the sport.
Played for 1. FC Köln
Represented West Germany
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