He remained with the club following Muhlburg's merger with Karlsruher FC Phönix and played for newly formed Karlsruher SC until 1959, appearing 156 times and scoring 10 goals in the Oberliga Süd.
He continued to be associated with the club after Muhlburg's merger with Karlsruher FC Phönix, playing for newly formed Karlsruher SC until 1959, making 156 appearances and scoring 10 goals in the Oberliga Süd.