Stefan Klos

German football goalkeeper, UEFA Champion

Stefan Klos - German football goalkeeper, UEFA Champion
Born

August 16th, 1971
53 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

Germany

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A professional football goalkeeper, achievements include a significant tenure with Borussia Dortmund and a successful career at Rangers FC. During his time at Rangers, secured multiple league titles and a UEFA Cup Winners' Cup. Represented the German national team, contributing to important international competitions.

Played for Borussia Dortmund and Rangers FC

Won the UEFA Cup Winners' Cup in 1978

Claimed multiple Scottish Premier League titles

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