SWOS 2020/2021
SWOS 2020/2021

ROBIN OLSEN
ROBIN OLSEN
ROBIN OLSEN
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Number
#1
Nationality
Sweden
Team
SWEDEN (World Cup 2018)
Coach
JANNE ANDERSSON
Position
G (Goalkeeper)
Passing (P) Shooting (V) Heading (H) Tackling (T) Control (C) Speed (S) Finishing (F) Total Bargain Value
£1.5M

Robin Olsen

  • Full name: Axel Robin Olivier Olsen
  • Date of birth: January 8, 1990
  • Place of birth: Malmö, Sweden
  • Nationality: Swedish
  • Position: Goalkeeper
  • Height: 1.95 m (6 ft 5 in)

Club career (high-level overview)

  • Started in youth teams in Sweden and made his senior breakthrough with Malmö FF (Sweden).
  • Played for several clubs in Europe, including PAOK (Greece), Copenhagen (Denmark), and later moved to AS Roma (Italy).
  • Had loan spells at clubs such as Cagliari, Everton (England), and Sheffield United (England), and later played for clubs including Aston Villa (England) and FC Copenhagen again. (Club movements and loan details varied over time.)

International career with Sweden

  • Made his senior debut for the Sweden national team in 2015.
  • Was Sweden’s first-choice goalkeeper at UEFA Euro 2016.
  • Played a key role for Sweden at the 2018 FIFA World Cup, where Sweden reached the quarter-finals; his performances drew widespread praise.
  • Accumulated numerous caps for Sweden across qualification campaigns and major tournaments through the late 2010s and early 2020s.

Notable attributes

  • Commanding presence in the box due to height and aerial ability.
  • Good shot-stopping reflexes and penalty-saving capability.
  • Comfortable with distribution and playing out from the back.

Honors & recognition (selected)

  • Individual praise for performances at the 2018 World Cup.
  • Domestic trophies with Malmö FF early in his career (depending on season involvement).

Current status

Robin Olsen has had an active professional career across several European leagues and has been a prominent member of the Sweden national team. Club affiliations can change frequently; for the most up-to-date club information, refer to recent club announcements or reputable sports databases.