Niklas Lang

Niklas Lang (born 13 June 2002) is a German professional footballer who plays as a centre-back for FC Vaduz.^[2]

Niklas Lang

Personal information
Date of birth	(2002-06-13) 13 June 2002 (age 23)
Place of birth	Starnberg, Germany[1]
Height	1.85 m (6 ft 1 in)
Position(s)	Centre-back
Team information
Current team	FC Vaduz
Number	27
Youth career
0000–2014	SpVgg Unterhaching
2014–2019	1860 Munich
Senior career*
Years	Team	Apps	(Gls)
2019–2024	1860 Munich II	17	(0)
2019–2024	1860 Munich	57	(1)
2024	→ SC Freiburg II (loan)	14	(0)
2024–2025	SV Sandhausen	13	(0)
2025–	FC Vaduz	4	(0)
* Club domestic league appearances and goals as of 6 October 2025

Career

Lang made his professional debut for 1860 Munich in the final of the 2019–20 Bavarian Cup on 5 September 2020, starting against Würzburger Kickers, who had been promoted from the 3. Liga to the 2. Bundesliga at the end of the season. The home match finished as a 4–1 on penalties for 1860 following a 1–1 draw after 90 minutes.^[3]

He signed a contact extension with 1860 Munich on 27 May 2022, after making his first-team breakthrough.^[4]

He started the 2023–24 season with an appearance against 1. FC Stockheim in the Bavarian Cup.^[5] In January 2024, he joined SC Freiburg II on loan for the remainder of the season.^[6]

In June 2024, Lang agreed to join 3. Liga club SV Sandhausen upon the expiration of his contract.^[7]

On 7 July 2025, Lang joined Swiss Challenge League side FC Vaduz on a one-year contract.^[8]