Klaus Täuber (17 January 1958 – 1 July 2023) was a German professional footballer who played as a forward for SpVgg Erlangen, 1. FC Nürnberg, Stuttgarter Kickers, Schalke 04, and Bayer Leverkusen. His brothers – Jürgen and Stephan – were also professional footballers.

Klaus Täuber
Täuber in 1985
Personal information
Date of birth (1958-01-17)17 January 1958
Place of birth Erlangen, Bavaria, West Germany
Date of death 1 July 2023(2023-07-01) (aged 65)
Height 1.83 m (6 ft 0 in)
Position(s) Forward
Youth career
SpVgg Erlangen
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
1976–1980 1. FC Nürnberg 79 (24)
1980–1983 Stuttgarter Kickers 99 (49)
1983–1987 Schalke 04 125 (58)
1987–1989 Bayer Leverkusen 31 (8)
Total 334 (139)
Managerial career
1991–1992 FC Rhade
1992–1993 Jahn Regensburg
1995–2002 Schalke 04 (A)
2004–2006 Schwarz-Weiß Essen
2007–2010 VfB Hüls
2010–2011 Westfalia Herne
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

Täuber died on 1 July 2023, at the age of 65.[1]

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References

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  1. ^ "FC Schalke 04 trauert um Klaus „Boxer" Täuber" (in German). 1 July 2023. Retrieved 1 July 2023.