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.
Following the merger of Muhlburg with Karlsruher FC Phönix, he remained with the club and played for the newly created Karlsruher SC until 1959, accumulating 156 games and 10 objectives in the Oberliga Süd.