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Robin Kwamina Quaison (/ˈkweɪsən/, KWAY-sən; born 9 October 1993) is a Swedish professional footballer who plays UAE First Division League side Gulf United as a forward, attacking midfielder or left winger.
Key Information
Early life
[edit]Born in Stockholm to a Ghanaian father and a Swedish mother,[1] he is childhood friends with rapper Dree Low.
Professional career
[edit]Quaison started his professional career in 2011 on loan at Väsby United.[2]
AIK
[edit]Quaison joined AIK in 1997. He made his first match for AIK on 1 April 2012, as a substitute in a 0–0 draw against Mjällby. He scored his first goal on 20 May the same year, in a 5–2 victory against IFK Norrköping. His second goal came in the 3–1 win against BK Häcken on 8 July 2012.
He made Europa League his debut in a 4–0 loss to Napoli on 20 September 2012 before going on to playing a further five times in the Europa League cup run. He received the first red card of his career against Halmstads BK in a 3–3 draw. He finished his second season making 28 appearances in all competitions.
On 6 August 2013, Quaison scored a long-distance goal against Manchester United in a 1–1 draw during a pre-season friendly.[3]
Palermo
[edit]In July 2014 Quaison moved to the Serie A club Palermo, signing a three-year contract, having been previously linked with Stoke City,[4] Leeds and QPR.[1]
Mainz 05
[edit]On 31 January 2017, Quaison signed a 4.5-year contract with Bundesliga side Mainz 05.[5]
On 17 December 2019, Quaison scored his first career hat-trick in a 5–0 Bundesliga victory over Werder Bremen.[6]
On 16 May 2021, Quaison scored the sole Mainz goal, a second-half stoppage time penalty, in a 3–1 Bundesliga loss to Borussia Dortmund, for his thirtieth goal for the club. In doing so, he became the sole all-time top Bundesliga goalscorer for Mainz, breaking a tie with Yunus Mallı and Mohamed Zidan.[7]
Al Ettifaq
[edit]In July 2021, Quaison signed a contract with Saudi Pro League club Al Ettifaq.[8]
On 21 August 2021, Quaison scored his first goal for his new club in a 3–3 draw against Al-Shabab.
Aris
[edit]On 23 September 2024, Quaison signed a two year contract with the Greek Super League 1 club, Aris Thessaloniki.[9]
He played his first match for the club on 5 October 2024 when he came in from the bench in the 87th minute in a 2-0 win over Lamia.[10]
On 22 April 2025[11] and again on 22 August 2025,[12] Swedish media reported that the club wanted to cancel Quaison’s contract. In both cases they cited Greek newspaper Gazzetta as a source. On neither of these occasions was an official statement made by the club or player.
On 22 December 2025, Swedish newspaper Expressen reported that Quaison and his former club, AIK had been in touch with each other about a possible return to Sweden.[13]
Gulf United
[edit]On 6 February 2026, Quaison signed a contract with UAE First Division League club Gulf United.[14]
International career
[edit]On 23 January 2013, Quaison made his debut for the Sweden national team, against North Korea in the 2013 King's Cup. Three days later he scored his first goal for Sweden in a 3–0 victory against Finland in the final of the tournament.
In 2015, Quaison was part of the Sweden U21 team that won the UEFA European Under-21 Championship in the Czech Republic.[15] He made four appearances during the tournament, coming on as a substitute in each, and scored one goal in the semi-finals against Denmark.[16]
In 2016, he competed for the Sweden Olympic team at the 2016 Summer Olympics.[17]
In March 2019, Quaison made his competitive Sweden national team debut as he played in the first two rounds of the Euro 2020 qualifiers. Quaison had a successful debut, scoring one goal against Romania in a 2–1 win, and following that up with one goal against rivals Norway in a 3–3 draw.[18][19] In total, Quaison scored five goals as Sweden qualified for Euro 2020.[20]
Career statistics
[edit]Club
[edit]- As of match played 22 September 2023[21]
| Club | Season | League | National cup[a] | Continental | Other | Total | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Division | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||
| Väsby United | 2011 | Division 1 Norra | 17 | 8 | — | — | 1[b] | 0 | 18 | 8 | ||
| AIK | 2012 | Allsvenskan | 18 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 7[c] | 0 | 1[d] | 0 | 27 | 2 |
| 2013 | Allsvenskan | 23 | 4 | 3 | 1 | — | — | 26 | 5 | |||
| 2014 | Allsvenskan | 10 | 1 | 0 | 0 | — | — | 10 | 1 | |||
| Total | 51 | 7 | 4 | 1 | 7 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 63 | 8 | ||
| Palermo | 2014–15 | Serie A | 19 | 2 | 1 | 0 | — | — | 20 | 2 | ||
| 2015–16 | Serie A | 30 | 1 | 2 | 1 | — | — | 32 | 2 | |||
| 2016–17 | Serie A | 17 | 4 | 1 | 0 | — | — | 18 | 4 | |||
| Total | 66 | 7 | 4 | 1 | – | – | 70 | 8 | ||||
| Mainz 05 | 2016–17 | Bundesliga | 11 | 1 | — | — | — | 11 | 1 | |||
| 2017–18 | Bundesliga | 24 | 4 | 2 | 0 | — | — | 26 | 4 | |||
| 2018–19 | Bundesliga | 28 | 7 | 2 | 2 | — | — | 30 | 9 | |||
| 2019–20 | Bundesliga | 32 | 13 | 1 | 0 | — | — | 33 | 13 | |||
| 2020–21 | Bundesliga | 28 | 6 | 2 | 1 | – | – | 30 | 7 | |||
| Total | 123 | 31 | 7 | 3 | – | – | 130 | 34 | ||||
| Al-Ettifaq | 2021–22 | Saudi Pro League | 21 | 7 | 1 | 0 | – | – | 22 | 7 | ||
| 2022–23 | Saudi Pro League | 26 | 6 | 1 | 0 | – | – | 27 | 6 | |||
| 2023–24 | Saudi Pro League | 7 | 3 | 0 | 0 | – | – | 7 | 3 | |||
| Total | 54 | 16 | 2 | 0 | – | – | 56 | 16 | ||||
| Career total | 311 | 69 | 17 | 5 | 7 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 337 | 75 | ||
- ^ Includes Svenska Cupen, Coppa Italia, DFB-Pokal, King Cup
- ^ Appearance in Division 1 Norra relegation play-offs
- ^ Appearances in UEFA Europa League
- ^ Appearance in Svenska Supercupen
International
[edit]- As of match played 19 November 2023[22]
| National team | Year | Apps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sweden | 2013 | 2 | 1 |
| 2014 | 2 | 1 | |
| 2015 | 1 | 0 | |
| 2016 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2017 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2018 | 1 | 0 | |
| 2019 | 9 | 5 | |
| 2020 | 6 | 1 | |
| 2021 | 16 | 3 | |
| 2022 | 9 | 1 | |
| 2023 | 6 | 2 | |
| Total | 52 | 14 | |
Scores and results list Sweden's goal tally first.[22]
| No. | Date | Venue | Opponent | Score | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | 26 January 2013 | 700th Anniversary Stadium, Chiang Mai, Thailand | 2–0 | 3–0 | 2013 King's Cup | |
| 2. | 21 January 2014 | Mohammed bin Zayed Stadium, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates | 1–0 | 2–0 | Friendly | |
| 3. | 23 March 2019 | Friends Arena, Solna, Sweden | 1–0 | 2–1 | UEFA Euro 2020 qualifying | |
| 4. | 26 March 2019 | Ullevaal Stadion, Oslo, Norway | 3–2 | 3–3 | UEFA Euro 2020 qualifying | |
| 5. | 7 June 2019 | Friends Arena, Solna, Sweden | 1–0 | 3–0 | UEFA Euro 2020 qualifying | |
| 6. | 5 September 2019 | Tórsvøllur, Tórshavn, Faroe Islands | 4–0 | 4–0 | UEFA Euro 2020 qualifying | |
| 7. | 15 November 2019 | Arena Națională, Bucharest, Romania | 2–0 | 2–0 | UEFA Euro 2020 qualifying | |
| 8. | 17 November 2020 | Stade de France, Saint-Denis, France | 2–3 | 2–4 | 2020–21 UEFA Nations League A | |
| 9. | 29 May 2021 | Friends Arena, Solna, Sweden | 1–0 | 2–0 | Friendly | |
| 10. | 8 September 2021 | Olympic Stadium, Athens, Greece | 1–2 | 1–2 | 2022 FIFA World Cup qualification | |
| 11. | 9 October 2021 | Friends Arena, Solna, Sweden | 3–0 | 3–0 | 2022 FIFA World Cup qualification | |
| 12. | 24 March 2022 | Friends Arena, Solna, Sweden | 1–0 | 1–0 (a.e.t.) | 2022 FIFA World Cup qualification | |
| 13. | 16 June 2023 | Friends Arena, Solna, Sweden | 2–1 | 4–1 | Friendly | |
| 14. | 9 September 2023 | Lilleküla Stadium, Tallinn, Estonia | 4–0 | 5–0 | UEFA Euro 2024 qualifying |
Honours
[edit]Sweden U21
Personal life
[edit]In 2021, to coincide with the rescheduled UEFA Euro 2020, the Quaison Foundation was set up by the player and four other childhood friends. Their aim was to provide support for young people in the Järva borough of Stockholm where the player himself had grown up.[23] One initiative was to give out 8000 Christmas presents, including pens and sports clothes, to school children in the area.[24] The suburb has a history of social deprivation and featured on the Police’s 2021 list of vulnerable areas.[25]
References
[edit]- ^ a b NORRITO, Massimo (21 July 2014). "Quaison: Il Palermo è la mia grande occasione" [Quaison: "Palermo is my big chance"]. la Repubblica (in Italian). Retrieved 13 December 2015.
- ^ "Quaison och Jobarteh till A-truppen". AIK Fotboll. Archived from the original on 14 July 2014. Retrieved 1 April 2012.
- ^ "AIK 1 Manchester United 1: match report". The Telegraph. 6 August 2013. Retrieved 6 August 2013.
- ^ Hendlundh, Kent (11 November 2013). "Transfer news: AIK Solna deny firm offers from abroad for midfielder Robin Quaison". Sky Sports. Retrieved 13 December 2015.
- ^ "Quaison bei Mainz angekommen" [Quaison has arrived at Mainz]. kicker Online (in German). 31 January 2017. Archived from the original on 31 January 2017. Retrieved 31 January 2017.
- ^ "Robin Quaison hits hat-trick as Mainz put five without reply past Werder Bremen". Bundesliga. 17 December 2019. Retrieved 18 December 2019.
- ^ "Raphael Guerreiro, Marco Reus and Julian Brandt earn Borussia Dortmund Champions League qualification with win in Mainz". Bundesliga. 16 May 2021. Retrieved 16 May 2021.
- ^ "Robin Quaison verlässt Mainz 05 in Richtung Saudi-Arabien". Kicker (in German). 8 July 2021. Retrieved 17 September 2021.
- ^ Sport, S. V. T. (23 September 2024). "Fotboll: Officiellt: Robin Quaison klar för Aris". SVT Sport (in Swedish). Retrieved 5 September 2025.
- ^ "Aris - Lamia 2:0". www.flashscore.com. Retrieved 5 September 2025.
- ^ "Aris väntas vilja bryta med Quaison". fotbollskanalen (in Swedish). Retrieved 5 September 2025.
- ^ "Uppgifter: Quaison bryter kontraktet i Grekland". www.aftonbladet.se (in Swedish). 22 August 2025. Retrieved 5 September 2025.
- ^ "I kontakt med AIK om en comeback". www.expressen.se (in Swedish). 22 December 2025. Retrieved 7 January 2026.
- ^ "🇸🇪 جلف يونايتد يتعاقد مع السويدي روبن كوايسون (32 عاماً) مهاجم آريس سالونيكي اليوناني السابق".
- ^ "Här är Sveriges trupp i U21-EM 2015". www.expressen.se. 30 June 2015. Retrieved 26 March 2019.
- ^ "Denmark U21 vs. Sweden U21 - 27 June 2015 - Soccerway". us.soccerway.com. Retrieved 26 March 2019.
- ^ TT (28 August 2016). "Quaison kallades in – och skadade sig". Svenska Dagbladet (in Swedish). ISSN 1101-2412. Retrieved 7 September 2020.
- ^ "Eurosport". Eurosport. Retrieved 26 March 2019.
- ^ "Norway-Sweden".
- ^ "Från hackkyckling till EM-hjälte". Aftonbladet (in Swedish). 16 November 2019. Retrieved 7 September 2020.
- ^ "R. Quaison". Soccerway. Retrieved 24 May 2017.
- ^ a b "Robin Quaison". National Football Teams. Benjamin Strack-Zimmermann. Retrieved 29 May 2021.
- ^ Järva, Nyhetsbyrån (5 July 2021). ""Quaison Foundation är mycket mer än fotboll"". Nyhetsbyrån Järva (in Swedish). Retrieved 7 September 2025.
- ^ Järva, Nyhetsbyrån (27 December 2021). "Quaison Foundation delade ut julklappar på skolor i Järva". Nyhetsbyrån Järva (in Swedish). Retrieved 7 September 2025.
- ^ Henriksson/TT, Foto: Janerik (14 October 2021). "Hela listan över alla utsatta områden". www.aftonbladet.se (in Swedish). Retrieved 7 September 2025.
External links
[edit]- Robin Quaison at Soccerway (archive)
- Robin Quaison at the Swedish Football Association (in Swedish)
- Robin Quaison at Olympics.com
- Robin Quaison at Olympedia
- Robin Quaison on Instagram
Robin Quaison
View on GrokipediaEarly life and youth career
Family and background
Robin Quaison was born on 9 October 1993 in Stockholm, Sweden, to a Swedish mother and a Ghanaian father from Takoradi.[2][9] His mixed heritage reflects a blend of Swedish and Ghanaian cultural influences, as evidenced by his middle name, Kwamina, which signifies "born on a Saturday" in the Akan language spoken in Ghana.[2]Development at AIK
Robin Quaison, born in Stockholm to a Ghanaian father and a Swedish mother, with his father having immigrated from Ghana, began his organized football journey locally before joining AIK's youth academy in 2000 at the age of seven, following an initial stint at Järva SK.[10][2] His family's encouragement, rooted in their own passion for the sport, motivated this early commitment to AIK, a prominent Stockholm club.[2] Quaison steadily progressed through AIK's youth system, advancing from the U9 level to the U19 squad by 2010, where he benefited from the academy's focus on technical proficiency and tactical awareness.[10] The structured training environment at AIK emphasized ball control, passing, and positional flexibility, enabling him to develop as a versatile player adept at operating as a forward or central midfielder.[2] This progression laid the foundation for his transition toward senior opportunities, with coaches prioritizing individual skill-building alongside team-oriented drills. Among his key youth milestones, Quaison represented AIK's U17 team in the 2010 Gothia Cup, the world's largest international youth football tournament held annually in Gothenburg, showcasing his potential on a competitive stage.[11] In recognition of his consistent performances across AIK's junior and youth teams, he was awarded the club's Youth Player of the Year title for 2011, praised for his technical elegance, work ethic, and role as an inspiration to younger academy players.[12]Club career
Senior career at AIK (2011–2014)
Quaison made his senior debut for AIK's first team on 1 April 2012, entering as a substitute in the 77th minute during a 0–0 Allsvenskan draw against Mjällby AIF at Strawberry Stadium.[2] This appearance marked his breakthrough from the youth ranks into professional football, following a loan spell at Väsby United in 2011 where he gained experience in lower divisions.[2] Over the next two seasons, Quaison established himself as a versatile attacking option, primarily deployed as a winger or midfielder. He scored his first competitive goal for AIK on 20 May 2012, netting the third in a 5–2 Allsvenskan victory over IFK Norrköping, contributing to the team's strong mid-season form.[2] Another notable moment came in the 2012–13 Svenska Cupen, where he found the net during AIK's group stage campaign, helping secure progression before their quarter-final exit.[13] In total, Quaison recorded 51 appearances and 7 goals in the Allsvenskan for AIK between 2012 and 2014, with additional outings in domestic cups bringing his overall club tally to 63 matches and 8 goals during this period.[14] His contributions were particularly evident in the 2013 season, where he featured in 23 league games, scoring 4 goals and providing assists in AIK's runner-up finish behind Malmö FF. The following year, before departing in July, he played 13 matches across all competitions, including 1 goal, as AIK mounted a competitive title challenge that ended in third place.Palermo (2014–2017)
On 18 July 2014, Palermo signed Robin Quaison from AIK for a reported transfer fee of €2 million, with the 20-year-old Swedish international agreeing to a three-year contract.[15][16] This move marked Quaison's transition to Serie A, where he aimed to build on his emerging talent from the Swedish Allsvenskan. Palermo's president, Maurizio Zamparini, praised the signing, highlighting Quaison's potential as a versatile attacking midfielder capable of contributing goals and creativity.[17] Quaison made his Serie A debut for Palermo on 31 August 2014, coming on as a substitute in a 1–1 home draw against Sampdoria at the Stadio Renzo Barbera.[18] Over his three seasons with the club, he accumulated 70 appearances across all competitions, scoring 8 goals and providing 5 assists, with his most productive campaign coming in 2015–16 when he netted 6 goals in Serie A, including notable strikes against teams like Lazio and Udinese that helped stabilize Palermo's mid-table position. However, adaptation to the tactical demands and physicality of Italian football proved challenging, particularly in his debut 2014–15 season where injuries and competition for places limited him to just 11 league starts.[17] In the 2016–17 season, Quaison's playing time dwindled further amid Palermo's struggles, as the team languished in the relegation zone and ultimately dropped to Serie B after finishing 18th in Serie A. He featured in only 9 league matches before departing, reflecting broader difficulties in maintaining consistency and securing a regular role under successive managers. With his contract due to expire in summer 2017, these challenges prompted his transfer to Mainz 05 in January 2017 for €2.5 million, ending his Palermo stint on a note of unfulfilled promise despite flashes of his technical ability and goal-scoring threat.Mainz 05 (2017–2021)
On 31 January 2017, Robin Quaison transferred from Palermo to Bundesliga club 1. FSV Mainz 05 for a reported fee of €2.5 million, signing a 4.5-year contract until June 2021.[19] During his four-and-a-half-year tenure at Mainz, Quaison made 130 appearances across all competitions, scoring 34 goals and providing 12 assists, establishing himself as a key attacking figure for the club.[14] His prior experience in Serie A with Palermo enhanced his tactical versatility, allowing him to adapt effectively to the high-intensity demands of German football.[2] Quaison's breakthrough came in the 2019–20 season, where he emerged as Mainz's top scorer with 13 goals in all competitions, including 12 in the Bundesliga, playing a pivotal role in the team's survival battle.[20][21] He achieved his first career hat-trick on 17 December 2019, scoring three goals in a 5–0 away victory over Werder Bremen, which helped propel Mainz up the table during a challenging campaign marked by early relegation threats.[22] Another hat-trick followed on 8 February 2020, with all three goals in a 3–1 win against Hertha Berlin, further solidifying his impact as Mainz climbed to an eighth-place finish and avoided relegation.[23][24] Amid his rising form, Mainz initiated contract extension talks in early 2020 to secure Quaison beyond his expiring deal, with sporting director Rouven Schröder expressing optimism about retaining the Sweden international.[25] However, negotiations stalled, and despite interest from clubs including Burnley, Quaison departed on a free transfer to Al-Ettifaq in the Saudi Pro League on 8 July 2021.[26][27]Al-Ettifaq (2021–2024)
On 8 July 2021, Quaison transferred to Saudi Pro League club Al-Ettifaq from Mainz 05 on a free transfer, signing a three-year contract until June 2024.[27][28] During his tenure at Al-Ettifaq, Quaison made 68 appearances and scored 16 goals in the Saudi Pro League, totaling 3 assists across all competitions.[14] In the 2021–22 season, Quaison adapted to the Asian league's demands, scoring 7 goals in 21 league matches as Al-Ettifaq finished 11th in the standings.[29][30] The 2022–23 campaign saw further consistency, with Al-Ettifaq achieving a 7th-place finish.[31] Under manager Steven Gerrard, appointed in July 2023, Quaison featured in 18 league matches during the 2023–24 season, scoring 3 goals and contributing to the team's improved 6th-place position with enhanced creative involvement.[32] Quaison's contract expired on 30 June 2024, after which he became a free agent, having helped secure three consecutive mid-table finishes for the club.[33]Aris Thessaloniki (2024–2025)
On 23 September 2024, following his release from Al-Ettifaq, Quaison signed a two-year contract with Aris Thessaloniki on a free transfer, marking his return to European football after three years in Saudi Arabia.[34] He debuted for the club shortly thereafter in the Greek Super League.[10] During the 2024–25 season, Quaison featured in 12 matches across all competitions for Aris, including 10 in the Super League, 1 in the Greek Cup, and 1 in the playoffs, but he failed to score or provide assists.[14] His limited impact was exacerbated by persistent injury problems, notably an illness that caused him to miss 18 days and 2 games, and a concussion that sidelined him for 33 days and 6 games.[35] Aris also endured a challenging campaign, finishing outside the top positions in the league amid inconsistent results.[36] Swedish media reported on 22 April 2025 and 22 August 2025 that Aris sought to terminate Quaison's contract, with Greek outlets citing disciplinary issues as a key factor in the deteriorating relationship.[37] The parties ultimately agreed to a mutual termination on 29 August 2025, after which Quaison became a free agent with no subsequent club affiliation as of November 2025.[16][6]International career
Youth international career
Robin Quaison began his international career with Sweden's youth teams, debuting for the U17 side in 2009, where he accumulated 10 caps and scored 3 goals.[38] He advanced to the U19 level in 2012, featuring in 8 matches and contributing 2 goals during qualification and friendly fixtures.[38] Quaison earned his first call-up to the Sweden U21 team in 2014, marking the start of his development as a versatile attacker capable of operating as a forward or midfielder.[38][39] His youth international tenure peaked at the 2015 UEFA European Under-21 Championship in the Czech Republic, where Sweden claimed the title. Quaison appeared in four tournament matches, including scoring the third goal as a substitute in the 4–1 semi-final win over Denmark.[40][41] In the final against Portugal, he entered midway through the second half during extra time; Sweden held for a 0–0 draw before prevailing 4–3 on penalties, securing Quaison a winner's medal.[42] Across all youth levels, Quaison recorded around 35 caps, honing his skills in a dynamic attacking role ahead of senior opportunities.[38]Senior international career
Quaison made his senior international debut for the Sweden national team on 23 January 2013, appearing as a substitute in a friendly match against North Korea in the King's Cup, which ended in a 1–1 draw with Sweden winning 4–1 on penalties.[43] His successful performances at the under-21 level had paved the way for his inclusion in the senior squad. Over the course of his international career, Quaison has accumulated 52 caps and scored 14 goals for Sweden as of November 2025.[7] Notable goals include his first against Finland in the 2013 King's Cup, one against Romania in a 2019 UEFA Euro 2020 qualifier, one against Kosovo in a 2021 FIFA World Cup qualifier, and the extra-time winner in a 1–0 play-off victory over the Czech Republic on 24 March 2022. He also featured in 2023 UEFA Euro 2024 qualifying matches, including appearances against Estonia (September), New Zealand (June friendly), and Moldova (October).[44][45][46][47][48] Quaison was named to Sweden's 26-man squad for UEFA Euro 2020 but did not feature in any of the team's matches during the tournament.[49] He earned three caps in the 2022 FIFA World Cup qualifying campaign. Quaison's most recent cap dates to 19 November 2023, with no subsequent call-ups as of November 2025 amid ongoing club transitions.[50]Personal life and playing style
Personal life
Robin Quaison was born on 9 October 1993 in Stockholm, Sweden, to a Ghanaian father and a Swedish mother, embodying a dual Swedish-Ghanaian heritage that has influenced his cultural identity.[2] His middle name, Kwamina, derives from the Fante language spoken in Ghana and signifies "born on a Saturday," reflecting his father's roots.[2] Despite his Ghanaian paternal lineage, Quaison has consistently chosen to represent Sweden internationally, stating that it has always been his dream to play for the national team.[51] This decision underscores his strong ties to his birthplace and upbringing in the diverse Husby neighborhood of Stockholm's Järva district.[52] Outside of football, Quaison engages in community initiatives through the Quaison Foundation, which he established in 2021 to support young people in Järva by providing opportunities and encouragement to pursue their ambitions.[53] He collaborates with local groups such as Folkets Husby to organize events that foster community connections and personal development among youth from multicultural backgrounds, including the Swedish-Ghanaian diaspora.[53] Quaison has emphasized the importance of self-reliance in these efforts, expressing a commitment to giving back to the area that shaped him.[53] As of 2025, Quaison maintains a private personal life with no reported major controversies.Playing style
Robin Quaison is a versatile right-footed forward standing at 1.83 meters tall, capable of playing as a centre-forward, attacking midfielder, or left winger. His tactical roles emphasize mobility across the front line, often starting on the left flank before drifting centrally to exploit spaces. This adaptability allows him to contribute in both wide and central areas, combining pace with intelligent off-the-ball movement to stretch defenses.[10][54][55] Quaison's key strengths lie in his clinical finishing and dribbling ability in tight spaces, enabling him to create and convert chances effectively. During the 2019/20 Bundesliga season with Mainz 05, he demonstrated this prowess by scoring 13 goals, surpassing his expected goals (xG) tally of 9.7 and establishing himself as a key attacking threat. He also excels in link-up play, favoring short passes to maintain possession and build attacks, while his quick acceleration aids in transitional phases. However, he can exhibit occasional inconsistency in physical duels, particularly in aerial challenges, where his success rate is lower compared to more robust forwards.[54][20][56] Throughout his career, Quaison has evolved from a predominantly wide-attacking role during his youth and time at AIK, where he operated as a winger in the Allsvenskan, to a more central striker position upon joining Mainz 05 in 2017. This shift saw him adapt to the demands of the Bundesliga, initially arriving as an attacking midfielder before solidifying as a goal-scoring forward in a counter-attacking setup. Later moves to Al-Ettifaq in the Saudi Pro League and Aris Thessaloniki in Greece required further adjustment to faster, transition-oriented systems prevalent in those leagues, contrasting with the more structured European environments he experienced earlier. His international roles with Sweden similarly reflect this versatility, often mirroring his club deployments in forward or wide positions.[2][10][20]Career statistics
Club
Robin Quaison has amassed over 350 club appearances and more than 70 goals, along with 25 assists, across all competitions in his professional career as of November 2025.[14] His journey began in Sweden with AIK and a loan spell at Väsby United, before moving to Italy's Serie A with Palermo, Germany's Bundesliga with Mainz 05, Saudi Arabia's Pro League with Al-Ettifaq, and Greece's Super League with Aris Thessaloniki.[14] These figures encompass domestic leagues, cups, and European matches where applicable, reflecting his versatility as a forward and attacking midfielder. The following table summarizes his career statistics by club, including all competitions:| Club | Years | Appearances | Goals | Assists |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Väsby United (loan) | 2011 | 19 | 8 | — |
| AIK | 2011–2014 | 63 | 8 | 5 |
| Palermo | 2014–2017 | 70 | 8 | 5 |
| Mainz 05 | 2017–2021 | 130 | 34 | 12 |
| Al-Ettifaq | 2021–2024 | 68 | 16 | 3 |
| Aris Thessaloniki | 2024–2025 | 12 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 362 | 74 | 25 |
International
Robin Quaison earned 52 caps and scored 14 goals for the Sweden senior national team since his debut in January 2013, featuring in friendlies, UEFA Nations League matches, and qualifiers for major tournaments, with his last appearance in November 2023 as of November 2025.[7][38] Quaison began his international journey with Sweden's youth teams, accumulating appearances across under-19 and under-21 levels. The following table summarizes his youth international statistics by level:| Youth Level | Caps | Goals | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|
| U19 | 2 | 0 | UEFA European U19 Championship qualifiers, friendlies |
| U21 | 20 | 1 | UEFA European U21 Championship, qualifiers, friendlies |
| Total | 22 | 1 |
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