Fabian Kling
Personal information | |||
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Full name | Fabian Kling | ||
Date of birth | July 24, 1987 | ||
Place of birth | Augsburg, West Germany | ||
Height | 1.92 m (6 ft 4 in) | ||
Position(s) | Defender, Midfielder | ||
Youth career | |||
2003–2005 | FC Augsburg | ||
2006–2008 | TSV Rain/Lech | ||
2008–2011 | Fort Lewis Skyhawks | ||
Senior career* | |||
Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
2008–2011 | TSV Rain/Lech | 10 | (0) |
2012 | San Antonio Scorpions | 15 | (0) |
2013–2014 | FV Illertissen | 25 | (0) |
2013–2014 | → TSV Rain/Lech (loan) | 12 | (0) |
2015 | Fort Lauderdale Strikers | 14 | (0) |
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 30 June 2015 |
Fabian Kling (born July 24, 1987) is a German footballer.
Career[]
College and Amateur[]
Fabian Kling is a 6'2" defender from Germany. Kling played his college soccer at Fort Lewis College, where he amassed 86 appearances and scored 28 goals. During his time at Fort Lewis, Kling earned honors such as NSCAA Division II National Player of the Year, Defensive Most Outstanding Player of the NCAA Division II Final Four, All-NCAA Division II Final Four Team, NSCAA/Continental Tire All-America first team, Daktronics All-America first team and NSCAA All-Central Region first team in 2011, Fort Lewis Most Valuable Player, Third team NSCAA/Performance Subaru All-America, Third team Daktronics All-America, First team NSCAA/Performance Subaru All-Central Region in 2010, All-NCAA Division II Final Four Team, First team NSCAA All-Central Region, Second team Daktronics All-Central Region in 2009 and First team All-RMAC in 2008.[1]
Kling also spent time with German club TSV Rain/Lech during his summer breaks from college, who play in the Fußball-Bayernliga.
Professional[]
Kling was drafted in the second round of the 2012 MLS Supplemental Draft (30th overall) by Chivas USA,[2] but wasn't signed by the club. He also trialled with The Championship club Reading in February 2012.[3]
Kling signed with expansion side San Antonio Scorpions of the North American Soccer League on March 16, 2012.[4] He made his professional debut with the club on April 8, 2012 in a 0–0 draw against Atlanta Silverbacks.[5]
References[]
- ^ "Fort Lewis College Athletics – 2011 Men's Soccer Roster Fabian Kling". Goskyhawks.com. Retrieved 2012-04-08.
- ^ "Chivas USA selects Fabian Kling in second round of MLS Supplemental Draft". www.flcsoccer.com. 2012-01-17. Archived from the original on 2012-04-01. Retrieved 2012-04-08.
- ^ "Chivatown Post: Training Days Edition". The Goat Parade. 2012-01-19. Retrieved 2012-04-08.
- ^ "Scorpions Add Three to Defense | The Bexar Co. Foot". Bexarcountyfoot.com. 2012-03-16. Archived from the original on 2012-07-08. Retrieved 2012-04-08.
- ^ "Atlanta Silverbacks vs. San Antonio Scorpions – 8 April 2012 – Soccerway". Uk.soccerway.com. 2012-01-11. Retrieved 2012-04-08.
External links[]
- 1987 births
- Living people
- German footballers
- German expatriate footballers
- Fort Lewis Skyhawks men's soccer players
- San Antonio Scorpions players
- Fort Lauderdale Strikers players
- Expatriate soccer players in the United States
- North American Soccer League players
- Chivas USA draft picks
- Sportspeople from Augsburg
- Association football defenders
- Association football midfielders
- Footballers from Bavaria