Klaus Fichtel (born 19 November 1944) is a German former professional footballer who played as a defender for Schalke 04 and Werder Bremen.

Fichtel was born in Castrop-Rauxel, Province of Westphalia He began his career with FC Schalke 04 and after four years with SV Werder Bremen he returned to Schalke.

Fichtel is the oldest player to appear in the Bundesliga, playing his last match at the age of 43 and a half years in May 1988.

[2] Fichtel won 23 caps[3] in four years with West Germany in between 1967 and 1971, scoring one goal against Scotland in 1969.

He was part of the West German squad at the 1970 FIFA World Cup, playing in five matches during the tournament.