Theo Sander

Theo Nicolini Sander (born 8 January 2005) is a Danish professional footballer who plays as a goalkeeper for Danish Superliga club F.C. Copenhagen.

Career

AaB

As a youth player, Sander played for a local clubs, before joining AaB in 2017 at the age of 12. Possessing a physique suited for the goalkeeping position, Sander impressed in various youth teams and attracted interest from some of Europe's major clubs. In January 2021, AaB confirmed that Sander had been on a trial with Italian giants Juventus. AaB stated that they were "in dialogue with several clubs about Theo Sander". He would, however, end up staying at AaB. In April 2021, Sander was called up for his first professional game against Vejle Boldklub. However, he remained on the bench. In the 2021–22 season, Sander was on the bench for 14 Danish Superliga games.

In February 2022 AaB confirmed, that Sander had signed a new deal until June 2025. On 28 August 2022, 17-year old Sander made his official debut for AaB against Randers FC in the Superliga. AaB lost the match 1–0 after a bad pass from Sander was intercepted by Filip Bundgaard. With his debut, Sander became the youngest goalkeeper in the Danish Superliga history.

Copenhagen

On 20 July 2023, after AaB was relegated to the 2023–24 Danish 1st Division, Sander joined Danish giants, F.C. Copenhagen, on a deal until June 2028.

Personal life

Born in Denmark, Sander is of French and Danish descent.

Career statistics

As of match played 18 August 2023