Theo Sander

Theo Nicolini Sander (born 8 January 2005) is a Danish professional footballer who plays as a goalkeeper for Allsvenskan club Elfsborg.

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". 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 suffered relegation to the second division, Sander joined Copenhagen, on a deal until June 2028. He made his competitive debut for the club on 18 August, replacing an injured Kamil Grabara as starter in goal, keeping a clean sheet in a 2–0 victory against Hvidovre. In December 2023, Sander received surgery after suffering a knee injury, which kept him out for several months.

In search of more playing time, on February 3, 2025, on transfer deadline day, it was confirmed that Sander moved to Danish 1st Division club Hvidovre IF on a loan deal for the rest of the season. On 17 July 2025, Sander was once again loaned out, this time to Danish Superliga club OB until the end of the season, with a purchase option.

Elfsborg In summer 2026, Sander signed a four-year contract with Swedish Allsvenskan club IF Elfsborg.

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