Robin Risser

Early Life

Robin François Philippe Risser Birckel was born in 2004 in Colmar, France. He began his football journey at a young age, starting his youth career at FC Bennwihr before moving to SR Colmar in 2015. In 2017, he joined the youth ranks of RC Strasbourg Alsace, where he honed his skills as a goalkeeper.

Club Career

Risser was promoted to the first team of Strasbourg for the 2022–23 Ligue 2 season, initially serving as the third-choice goalkeeper. On July 7, 2023, he embarked on a loan spell at Dijon FCO in the Championnat National, where he quickly established himself as the first-choice keeper, making his debut on August 11, 2023, and keeping a clean sheet in a goalless draw against Rouen. Following his successful loan, Risser joined Red Star F.C. on November 28, 2024, before making a significant move to R.C. Lens on July 4, 2025. At Lens, he became the starting goalkeeper and played a pivotal role in the team's impressive second-place finish in Ligue 1 during the 2025–26 season, earning the Goalkeeper of the Year award from UNFP and a spot in the Ligue 1 Team of the Year.

International Career

Risser has represented France at various youth levels, including U16, U18, and U19. In August 2023, he received his first call-up to the France national under-21 team. However, he had to withdraw from the squad for the 2024 Summer Olympics due to an elbow injury. On May 14, 2026, Risser was named in the 26-man squad for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, marking a significant milestone in his international career.