Kevin Kraus starts new chapter at SC Idar-Oberstein!

Kevin Kraus starts new chapter at SC Idar-Oberstein!

Kevin Kraus has found a new club and signed a contract with SC Idar-Oberstein, which plays in the Oberliga Rhineland-Palatinate/Saar. The 32-year-old central defender has been without a club since the summer of 2024 after his contract had expired at the 1st FC Kaiserslautern. " Südwest24 " Instagram post.

Kraus, who was born on August 12, 1992, spent six years at the 1st FC Kaiserslautern. Last season he had to hand in his regular place and the club decided not to extend the contract. In June he surprised his fans with an ultrasound picture on Instagram, in which he announced that he wanted to start a family. This news gave many of his followers hope that Kraus would soon find his luck.

Change to SC Idar-Oberstein

The SC Idar-Oberstein sees a decisive reinforcement in the relegation battle in the commitment of Kraus. The association is currently four points behind the saving bank in the Oberliga. " Kicker " quotes club representatives that are optimistic that Kraus ’experience on the defensive can contribute to the rescue.

Kevin Kraus brings an impressive record from his career: he played a total of 139 second division games for 1. FC Kaiserslautern, 1. FC Heidenheim and SpVgg Greuther Fürth. He was also able to appear in the Bundesliga for Eintracht Frankfurt against Hannover on January 16, 2011. His experience could be of great importance for Idar-Oberstein, especially in the difficult situation of the club.

situation of former FCK professionals

Central defender Kraus is not the only former FCK professional who is currently looking for a new club. His former teammates Ben Zolinski and Niklas Heeger are also without a club. Zolinski had fought for a place in the team under coach Friedhelm Funkel, but saw no sporting future at the FCK. He last stayed with F.C. Hansa Rostock fit. Heeger, who was never in the second division squad in the 2023/24 season, played 17 games for the second team of the FCK and previously had contracts at Eintracht Trier, Dynamo Dresden and the Karlsruher Sc.

For Kevin Kraus and his two former colleagues, it is time to break new ground and to master the challenges in their respective new club environment.