Robin Risser
Squad number 23 · Lens
Their 2026 World Cup
Robin Risser travelled to the 2026 World Cup with France, wearing number 23, without ever getting on the pitch. His side played 8 matches (6 wins and 2 defeats) and bowed out in the third-place play-off, beaten by England 6-4.
The goalkeeping job went to M. Maignan (8 matches, 720′).
Another 2 players in the France squad ended up the same way, without a single minute. The full run is on the France team page.
Who he is
- Born
- 2 December 2004 · aged 21 at the World Cup
- Birthplace
- Colmar
- Club
- R.C. Lens
- Height
- 1.93 m
Data: Wikidata (CC0).
Biography
Robin François Philippe Risser (born 2 December 2004) is a French professional footballer who plays as a goalkeeper for Ligue 1 club Lens and the France national team.
Early career Born in Colmar, Risser began his youth career at FC Bennwihr. He moved to SR Colmar in 2015 before joining Strasbourg in 2017.
Strasbourg Risser was promoted to the first team of Strasbourg for the 2022–23 Ligue 2 season, being the third choice goalkeeper.
Dijon On 7 July 2023, Risser joined Championnat National side Dijon in a one-season loan deal. He was chosen to be the first choice keeper of the team for the entire season. On 11 August 2023, he made his debut in the first league match of the season, keeping a clean sheet in a goalless draw against Rouen.
Red Star FC On 28 November 2024, Risser joins Ligue 2 club Red Star on loan.
RC Lens On 4 July 2025, Risser was transferred to Ligue 1 team Lens, signing a contract with the team until June 2030. As Lens' starter goalkeeper, Risser played an important role helping the team finish second in the 2025–26 Ligue 1.
Source: Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0) · opening summary of the article.
See all the tournament stats on the World Cup data hub.
Photo: Bryan Berlin · Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 4.0)