Robert Zander


Adolf Robert Zander was a Swedish footballer who played as a goalkeeper.

Club career

Zander is best remembered for representing Örgryte IS, which he helped win the 1925–26 Allsvenskan. He played in 57 games for the team between 1924 and 1927. He also represented IFK Göteborg and Redbergslids IK during his career.

International career

A Swedish international between 1918 and 1926, Zander represented the Sweden national team at the 1920 and 1924 Summer Olympics. He won a total of 20 caps for the Sweden national team and was named Stor Grabb in 1926.

Personal life

Zander is the great-grandfather of the current professional footballer Gustav Ludwigson who played for Örgryte IS in 2018 and 2019.

Honours

Örgryte IS
International
Individual