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". He would, however, end up staying at AaB. In April 2021, Sander was called up for his first professional game against Vejle Boldklub. However, he remained on the bench. In the 2021–22 season, Sander was on the bench for 14 Danish Superliga games.
In February 2022 AaB confirmed, that Sander had signed a new deal until June 2025. 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.FCK KØBER THEO SANDER, fck.dk, 20 July 2023 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.Ny keeper på plads, hvidovrefodbold.dk, 3 February 2025Theo Sander lejes ud til Hvidovre IF, fck.dk, 3 February 2025 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.Theo Sander lejes ud til OB, fck.dk, 17 July 2025Theo Sander er stribet i den kommende sæson, ob.dk, 17 July 2025
Elfsborg In summer 2026, Sander signed a four-year contract with Swedish club IF Elfsborg.Theo Sander, elfsborg.se, 25 June 2026
Personal life Born in Denmark, Sander is of French and Danish descent.
Career statistics
+ Appearances and goals by club, season and competitionClubSeasonLeagueDanish CupEuropeOtherTotalDivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAaB2022–23Danish Superliga14010——150Copenhagen2023–24Danish Superliga100000—102024–25Danish Superliga301010—50Total401010—60Hvidovre (loan)2024–25Danish 1st Division13000——130Odense Boldklub (loan)2025–26Danish Superliga7040——110Career total380601000450
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