Having been a defender initially, Fahrian was trained as a goalkeeper following a goalkeeper shortage at TSG Ulm 1846 in the early 1960s. Although impressive in his new role, his call-up by Sepp Herberger for the West Germany national team clash against Uruguay in April 1962 caused a great stir due to the fact he was not a top-division player at that time.
Initially a defender, Fahrian was trained as a goalkeeper due to a shortage of goalkeepers at TSG Ulm 1846 in the early 1960s. Although successful in his new position, his selection by Sepp Herberger for the West Germany national team against Uruguay in April 1962 caused controversy because he wasn't a top-division player at that time.