After beginning his career with Arminia Bielefeld, Eigenrauch went on to spend twelve years with Football Club Schalke 04, being regularly used during nine of his first ten. He contributed with eight matches in the club"s victorious campaign in 1996-1997. After two injured-ravaged seasons from 2000-2002 (no league matches in the latter season), Eigenrauch retired from the game, aged 30.