Wilko Rudi Risser (born 11 August 1982, in Windhoek) is a Namibian-German footballer who plays for Chippa United in the South African Premier Soccer League.[2]
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Wilko Rudi Risser[1] | ||
| Date of birth | 11 August 1982 | ||
| Place of birth | Windhoek, South West Africa (Namibia) | ||
| Height | 1.92 m (6 ft 3+1⁄2 in) | ||
| Position(s) | Forward | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team | Chippa United | ||
| Number | 52 | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2002–2003 | Ramblers Windhoek | ||
| 2003–2004 | SpVgg EGC Wirges | ||
| 2004–2006 | FV Engers | 34 | (5) |
| 2006–2007 | SG Eintracht Lahnstein | 31 | (20) |
| 2007–2008 | FC Schalke 04 II | 30 | (4) |
| 2008–2010 | SV Eintracht Trier 05 | 62 | (19) |
| 2010–2011 | SV Elversberg 07 | 25 | (0) |
| 2011–2012 | Floriana | 1 | (0) |
| 2012 | Aldershot Town | 16 | (3) |
| 2012–2013 | Chippa United | 2 | (0) |
| International career‡ | |||
| 2007– | Namibia | 14 | (5) |
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*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 16:45, 5 May 2012 (UTC) ‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 22:41, 27 March 2012 (UTC) | |||
Club career
editWilko Risser began his career with Ramblers Windhoek to kick-start his football career and played for until 2003. For 2003/04 season he moved to Germany to SpVgg EGC Wirges. Since he could not prevail there, he moved to another German FV Engers in the 2004/05 season. Once there, but he was not a regular player, he left FV Engers in 2006 and moved to SG Eintracht Lahnstein, where in the 2006/07 season, he scored 20 goals before switching to FC Schalke 04 II. That he left after the 2007/08 season again. On 5 August 2008 he signed with the regional division club SV Eintracht Trier 05 a new contract. For 2010/11 season he was awarded a new contract in Trier and moved to SV Elversberg 07, when his contract was not extended.
After several months without a club he signed in early December 2011 a contract with the Floriana in Malta but left the club after making one appearance on his debut for Floriana after coming on as a substitute for Ryan Darmanin in a 0–0 draw on 3 December 2011.[3][4]
Aldershot Town
editRisser signed for Aldershot Town on a short-term deal until the end of the season in February 2012 after a following successful trials.[5] Manager Dean Holdsworth believed Risser would give his side great impetus going forward and Holdsworth also spoke of Risser's experience. "Wilko gives us something different for our strikers to play-off. When I made a phone call to his agent within 20 minutes Wilko was on a plane and made himself available. Currently he is on a short-term contract but he could become a good asset for us. He is well travelled and he wants to prove a few things to people and we can take advantage of that."[6][7]
The day after signing for the club, he made his debut on 14 February 2012 in a 1–0 home win against Hereford United.[8] 4 Days later on 18 February 2012, Risser provided an assist for Aaron Morris to score a 65th-minute goal which was a winner against Macclesfield Town.[9] On 17 March 2012, Risser scored his first goal for Aldershot which was a winning goal against Bradford City which the match ended 1–0.[10] His second goal came when Risser scored the only goal for Aldershot in a match against League Two struggler Port Vale which Aldershot lose 2–1.[11] His third goal came when Risser scored his third goal and second in the match against Burton Albion in a 4–0 win on 21 April 2012.[12]
Having established a starting berth in Holdsworth side for each of the last four matches – his longest sequence since joining the Shots, Risser is keen to stay at Aldershot at the club – for the next season.[13] Eventually, manager Dean Holdsworth agreed with Risser by offering him a new contract.[14] Despite the ongoing negotiations, Risser left the club.[15]
Chippa United
editAfter leaving Aldershot Town, Risser went on trial with South African Premier Soccer League side Bloemfontein Celtic.[16] Instead, he move to South African Premier Soccer League side Chippa United, until the end of the season.[17] After making one appearance, which turns out to be his last appearance, Risser then left the club[18]
International career
editRisser has been a member of the Namibia national football team since June 2007.
Personal life
editWilko is the brother of fellow Brave Warrior Oliver Risser.[19] He carries a German passport.
References
edit- ^ "List of Players under Written Contract Registered Between 01/02/2012 and 29/02/2012". The Football Association. Retrieved 5 April 2012.
- ^ „Dort hat der Trainer leider nicht auf mich gebaut“ reviersport.de
- ^ "Football – BOV Premier League – Sliema and Floriana fire blanks in drab draw". The Malta Independent Online. 4 December 2011. Retrieved 26 April 2012.
- ^ "Zammit keeps the faith". Times of Malta. 2 December 2011. Retrieved 28 April 2013.
- ^ "Aldershot Town sign Namibia striker Wilko Risser". BBC Sport. Retrieved 14 February 2012.
- ^ "Striker Signs". The Shots.co.uk. 13 February 2012. Retrieved 26 April 2012.
- ^ "Big things predicted as Shots land big man Wilko". Get Hampshire. 13 February 2012. Retrieved 28 April 2013.
- ^ "Aldershot 1–0 Hereford United". BBC Sport. Retrieved 15 February 2012.
- ^ "Match Report: Macclesfield Town 0 – 1 Aldershot Town". The Shots.co.uk. 18 February 2012. Retrieved 26 April 2012.
- ^ "Aldershot Town 1 – 0 Bradford City". The Shots.co.uk. 17 March 2012. Retrieved 26 April 2012.
- ^ "Aldershot Town 1 – 2 Port Vale". The Shots.co.uk. 6 April 2012. Retrieved 26 April 2012.
- ^ "Burton Albion 0 – 4 Aldershot". The Shots.co.uk. 21 April 2012. Retrieved 26 April 2012.
- ^ "Risser wants an extended shot". Sky Sports. 26 April 2012. Retrieved 26 April 2012.
- ^ "Jones leaves but Shots sign defender from Walsall". Get Hampshire. 14 June 2012. Retrieved 28 April 2013.
- ^ "Wilko Risser – - Aktuelles Spielerprofil – Bild.de". sport.bild.de (in German). Retrieved 30 May 2020.
- ^ "Namibian striker training with Celtic". Kick.off. 16 November 2012. Retrieved 28 April 2013.
- ^ "Wilko Risser signs with Chippa United" [Wilko Risser unterschreibt bei Chippa United] (in German). AZ.com.na. 11 December 2011. Retrieved 28 April 2013.
- ^ "Risser shown the door at Chippa". Kick.off. 11 February 2013. Retrieved 28 April 2013.
- ^ Oliver & Wilko Risser â?? Brave Warriors Brothers at Namibia Sport
External links
edit- Wilko Risser at Soccerbase
- Wilko Risser at Namibia Sport