Oliver Risser: Career Stats, Clubs, Age & Nationality

Oliver Risser: profile

Oliver Risser (born 17 September 1980 in Windhoek, Namibia) is a former Namibian footballer who played as a midfielder.

Risser started out at SpVgg EGC Wirges in 1999. He played for 16 clubs in 6 countries since 1999. His most appearances came at Borussia Dortmund II (2003–2005), where he made 33 appearances and scored 1 goal. Across all recorded club spells he totals 253 appearances and 10 goals.

At international level, Risser represented Namibia (2002–2011), earning 31 caps and scoring 0 goals.

Windhoek has produced 44 footballers in our database, including Collin Benjamin, Peter Shalulile and Manfred Starke.

Key facts

Senior international debut: 2002 (aged about 22)
Countries played in: 6: Germany, Namibia, United Kingdom, Iceland, Norway and Finland
Club goals per game: 0.04 (10 in 253)
Height: 190 cm — taller than 90% of Namibian internationals on record
Latest move: Ramblers F.C. (2014)
Shares a birthday with: Sofiane Boufal, Olivier Boumal and Bakari Koné (more)

Club career

Years	Club	League	Apps	Goals
1999–2003	SpVgg EGC Wirges	Oberliga Rheinland-Pfalz/Saar	21	0
2000–2001	Ramblers F.C.	Namibia Premier League	–	–
2002	Airdrieonians F.C.	Scottish Football League First Division	1	0
2002	Cowdenbeath F.C.	Scottish Football League First Division	1	0
2003–2005	Borussia Dortmund II	3. Liga	33	1
2005–2006	SV Sandhausen	2. Bundesliga	28	0
2006	Breiðablik UBK		6	0
2006–2007	Bonner SC	Regionalliga West	32	2
2008	Hannover 96	2. Bundesliga	6	0
2009	Manglerud Star Toppfotball	Norwegian Third Division	15	1
2009	Lyn 1896 FK	1. divisjon football	7	0
2009–2010	Lyn 1896 FK	1. divisjon football	7	0
2010	Kuopion Palloseura	Veikkausliiga	8	0
2010	Lyn 1896 FK	1. divisjon football	11	1
2010–2011	Kuopion Palloseura	Veikkausliiga	8	0
2011–2013	Swindon Town F.C.	EFL League Two	32	3
2012	Stevenage F.C.	EFL League One	6	1
2012–2013	Aldershot Town F.C.	National League	5	0
2012–2013	Stevenage F.C.	EFL League One	12	1
2013	Aldershot Town F.C.	National League	14	0
2014–	Ramblers F.C.	Namibia Premier League	–	–
2014–	Eastleigh F.C.	National League South	–	–
	Total		253	10

Appearances and goals are league figures where recorded on Wikidata; “–” means not recorded.

International career

Years	Team	Level	Caps	Goals
2002–2011	Namibia	Senior	31	0

Frequently asked questions

How old is Oliver Risser?

Oliver Risser was born on 17 September 1980, which makes him 46 years old.

Where was Oliver Risser born?

Oliver Risser was born in Windhoek, Namibia.

Which national team does Oliver Risser play for?

Oliver Risser played international football for Namibia. He has 31 caps and 0 goals on record.

Which clubs has Oliver Risser played for?

Oliver Risser's recorded clubs are SpVgg EGC Wirges, Ramblers F.C., Airdrieonians F.C., Cowdenbeath F.C., Borussia Dortmund II, SV Sandhausen, Breiðablik UBK, Bonner SC, Hannover 96, Manglerud Star Toppfotball, Lyn 1896 FK and Kuopion Palloseura among others.

How tall is Oliver Risser?

Oliver Risser is 190 cm (6 ft 3 in) tall.

What position does Oliver Risser play?

Oliver Risser played as a midfielder.