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Sander Sagosen
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Personal information
Born (1995-09-14) 14 September 1995 (age 29)
Trondheim, Norway
Nationality Norwegian
Height 1.95 m (6 ft 5 in)
Playing position Centre back
Club information
Current club Kolstad Håndball
Number 5
Youth career
Years Team
–2012
Charlottenlund
Senior clubs
Years Team
2012–2013
Kolstad Håndball
2013–2014
Haslum HK
2014–2017
Aalborg Håndbold
2017–2020
Paris Saint-Germain
2020–2023
THW Kiel
2023–
Kolstad Håndball
National team
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2013–
Norway 176 (865)
Medal record
World Championship
Silver 2017 France
Silver 2019 Germany/Denmark
European Championship
Bronze 2020 Sweden/Austria/Norway

Sander Sagosen (born 14 September 1995) is a famous Norwegian professional handball player. He plays for Kolstad Håndball and is a key member of the Norwegian national team.

Sander has won many big titles with different clubs in four countries. These include league championships in Norway, Denmark, France, and Germany. He has also had great success with his national team. Norway finished second at the World Championship in 2017 and 2019. They also came in third at the 2020 European Championship. Sander was chosen for the All-Star team in five major international competitions in a row. This shows he is one of the best players in the world.

Club Career Highlights

Sander Sagosen began his professional handball journey at Kolstad Håndball in 2012. The very next year, he moved to another club, Haslum Håndballklubb.

Playing in Denmark

In 2014, Sander signed a three-year contract with the Danish club Aalborg Håndbold. He helped the club win the Danish League championship in 2017.

Moving to France

Later in 2017, Sagosen joined the French club Paris Saint-Germain. This was a big step in his career.

Success in Germany

In 2020, he moved to Germany to play for THW Kiel. With this club, he won the important EHF Champions League title in 2020. The final matches for this tournament were delayed because of the COVID-19 pandemic. They were played in December 2020. In the final game against FC Barcelona Handbol, Sander scored seven goals.

Return to Norway

In 2023, Sander Sagosen decided to return to Norwegian handball. He signed a new contract with his first club, Kolstad Håndball.

International Career Achievements

Sander Sagosen played his first game for the Norwegian national team in 2013. This game was against Croatia during the Bring Cup.

First Major Tournaments

His first big international tournament was the 2014 European Championship in Denmark. At the 2016 European Championship, Norway finished in fourth place. Sander was recognized as one of the best players. He was named to the All-Star team as the best centre back.

World Championship Success

At the 2017 World Championship, Norway came in second place. Sander was again chosen for the All-Star team, this time as the best left back.

Continued Excellence

In the 2018 European Championship, Norway finished seventh. Sander was once more voted the best centre back. At the 2019 World Championship, Norway again took second place. Sander was included on the All-Star team for the second time as best left back.

Top Scorer and Bronze Medal

Norway earned a bronze medal at the 2020 European Championship. Sander Sagosen was the top scorer of the tournament with 65 goals. He was also named to the All-Star team for the fifth major international tournament in a row.

Personal Life

Sander Sagosen is married to Hanna Oftedal Sagosen, who was also a handball player. Their first child, a son named Noah, was born on 13 July 2023.

Honours and Awards

Club Achievements

  • Norwegian Championship:
    • 11 Gold
2014, 2023
  • Danish Championship:
    • 11 Gold
2017
  • French Championship:
    • 11 Gold
2018, 2019, 2020
  • French Cup:
    • 11 Gold
2018
  • French League Cup:
    • 11 Gold
2018, 2019
  • French Super Cup:
    • 11 Gold
2019
  • EHF Champions League:
    • 11 Gold
2020
  • German Championship:
    • 11 Gold
2021, 2023
  • German Super Cup:
    • 11 Gold
2021, 2022, 2023
  • German Cup:
    • 11 Gold
2022
  • Norwegian Cup:
    • 11 Gold
2023

International Achievements

  • World Championship:
    • 22 Silver
2017, 2019
  • European Championship:
    • 33 Bronze: 2020

Individual Awards

  • All-Star Left back of the World Championship: 2017, 2019
  • All-Star Left back of the European Championship: 2020
  • All-Star Centre back of the European Championship: 2016, 2018
  • Top scorer of the European Championship: 2020 (65 goals)
  • All-Star Left Back of the EHF Champions League: 2020
  • All-Star Centre Back of the EHF Champions League: 2018
  • Top Goalscorer of the Danish Handball League: 2017

See also

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