Roland Geldner
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Carl Maria 'Roland' Geldner | ||
| Date of birth | 23 May 1870 | ||
| Place of birth | Switzerland | ||
| Date of death | 1905 | ||
| Position(s) | Striker | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 1893–1898 | FC Basel | ||
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
Carl Maria 'Roland' Geldner (23 May 1870 – 1905) was a Swiss businessman and founding member of FC Basel. He was the club's first chairman. Geldner was a well-known personality in the city and a long-time player with the first team from the early days of football. He was a distinguished person and was regarded as the soul of the club in the early years.