Wilko Risser: Career Stats, Clubs, Age & Nationality

Wilko Risser: profile

Wilko Risser (born 11 August 1982 in Windhoek, Namibia) is a retired Namibian footballer who played as a forward.

Risser's senior club career began in 2002 at Ramblers F.C.. He played for 10 clubs in 5 countries between 2002 and 2013. The busiest spell of his career was at SV Eintracht Trier 05 (2008–2010): 62 appearances and 19 goals. Across all recorded club spells he totals 201 appearances and 51 goals.

At international level, Risser represented Namibia (2007–2011), earning 14 caps and scoring 5 goals. Our match database lists 3 of his international goals; the first came against Kenya on 31 May 2008 (World Cup Qualification).

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

Key facts

Senior international debut: 2007 (aged about 25)
First international goal: 2008 – aged 25 (match)
Club career: 2002–2013 (12 seasons)
Countries played in: 5: Namibia, Germany, Malta, United Kingdom and South Africa
Club goals per game: 0.25 (51 in 201)
Height: 192 cm — taller than 93% of Namibian internationals on record
Latest move: Aldershot Town F.C. (2012)
Shares a birthday with: Jores Okore, Chidinma Okeke and Lerin Duarte (more)

Club career

Years	Club	League	Apps	Goals
2002–2003	Ramblers F.C.	Namibia Premier League	–	–
2003–2004	SpVgg EGC Wirges	Oberliga Rheinland-Pfalz/Saar	–	–
2004–2006	FV Engers 07		34	5
2006–2007	SG Eintracht Lahnstein		31	20
2007–2008	FC Schalke 04 II	Regionalliga West	30	4
2008–2010	SV Eintracht Trier 05	Fußball-Regionalliga Südwest	62	19
2010–2011	SV Elversberg	Bundesliga	25	0
2011–2012	Floriana F.C.	Maltese Premier League	1	0
2012	Aldershot Town F.C.	National League	16	3
2012–2013	Chippa United F.C.	Premier Soccer League	2	0
	Total		201	51

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

International career

Years	Team	Level	Caps	Goals
2007–2011	Namibia	Senior	14	5

International goals (3)

#	Date	Match	Min	Competition
1	31 May 2008	Namibia 2–1 Kenya	14	World Cup Qualification
2	11 Oct 2008	Namibia 4–2 Zimbabwe	20	World Cup Qualification
3	11 Oct 2008	Namibia 4–2 Zimbabwe	49	World Cup Qualification

*Goals listed are those present in our match-by-match goal database, which is most complete for tournament matches.

Frequently asked questions

How old is Wilko Risser?

Wilko Risser was born on 11 August 1982, which makes him 44 years old.

Where was Wilko Risser born?

Wilko Risser was born in Windhoek, Namibia.

Which national team does Wilko Risser play for?

Wilko Risser played international football for Namibia. He has 14 caps and 5 goals on record.

Which clubs has Wilko Risser played for?

Wilko Risser's recorded clubs are Ramblers F.C., SpVgg EGC Wirges, FV Engers 07, SG Eintracht Lahnstein, FC Schalke 04 II, SV Eintracht Trier 05, SV Elversberg, Floriana F.C., Aldershot Town F.C. and Chippa United F.C..

How tall is Wilko Risser?

Wilko Risser is 192 cm (6 ft 4 in) tall.

What position does Wilko Risser play?

Wilko Risser played as a forward.