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Dominique Taboga (born November 6, 1982 in Austria) is a former Austrian footballer, who last played as a defender for SV Grödig, before his arrest in a match-fixing scandal.
Club career
Early years
He started his career at St. Pölten's youth team in 1991. After only one year,he moved to ASV Spratzern. In January 1997 he went on loan to Admira Wacker. Returned in June 1997. Still playing in SK Rapid Wien and Kremser SC.
Professional career
In 2002 he moved to DSV Leoben. He made his senior debut on July 25, 2003 in the Austrian Football First League 1-0 win. He scored his first senior goal against Wacker Innsbruck on September 13, 2003. After over four years in the Leoben, he moved to Kapfenberger SV. The 2007/2008 season, won the Austrian Football First League. He made his debut in the Austrian Football Bundesliga 1-0 win against LASK Linz on July 9, 2008. In 2009 he moved to Tromso IL. Contract expires December 31, 2012.
Extortion claims
In November 2013, Taboga claimed he was blackmailed by former Kapfenberger teammate Sanel Kuljić to fix matches forcing Kuljić to be taken into police custody. A few days later Taboga admitted that he tried to convince four other players to manipulate a match during season 2012/13. Taboga was eventually banned for life from playing, refereeing, club official, and player agent.
Honours
1x Austrian second-division champions: 2007/08