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Hjalmar Ekdal

SwedenAge27Centre-Back
Market Value€5.00m
Burnley FC· Premier League
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FIFA AttributesEA FC
Burnley
Pace53Shooting33Passing53Dribbling63Defending72Physical75
71Overall
73Potential
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-Wage
Pace53
Shooting33
Passing53
Dribbling63
Defending72
Physical75
Height188cmWeight76kgPreferred FootRightWeak Foot★☆☆☆☆Skill Moves★★☆☆☆
Pace
Acceleration49
Sprint Speed56
Shooting
Positioning-
Finishing30
Shot Power43
Long Shots28
Volleys36
Penalties28
Passing
Vision55
Crossing29
FK Accuracy26
Short Passing67
Long Passing64
Curve28
Dribbling
Agility69
Balance55
Reactions70
Ball Control64
Dribbling59
Composure72
Defending
Interceptions70
Heading Accuracy70
Def Awareness72
Stand Tackle73
Slide Tackle71
Physical
Jumping72
Stamina67
Strength79
Aggression74
Goalkeeper
Diving5
Handling12
Kicking12
GK Positioning6
Reflexes12
Position
Defender - Centre-Back
Main Position
Centre-Back
Date of Birth
1998-10-21(27)
Height
1,87
Preferred Foot
right
Place of Birth
Stockholm
Citizenship
Sweden
Contract & Agent
Joined
2023-01-21
Contract Until
2027-06-30
Agent
BHM Sports Agency ✓
Market Value
€5.00m
Last Updated
2026-06-03
International
Sweden
Honours
English 2nd tier champion
Career Achievements

Hjalmar Ekdal won the English second-tier championship (EFL Championship) once, contributing to his club's promotion to the Premier League. He has also earned caps for the Swedish national team.

Biography

Hjalmar Ekdal is a Swedish professional footballer who plays as a centre-back. Born in Stockholm, he has competed in the Premier League and previously won the English second-tier championship. Ekdal has represented Sweden at various youth levels and is known for his defensive solidity.

Playing Style

Ekdal is a composed and physical centre-back, strong in aerial duels and comfortable with the ball at his feet. His reading of the game allows him to make timely interceptions, though he can occasionally be caught out by pace. He excels in a back four or as part of a defensive trio, providing stability and leadership.

Market Value History
Season Stats (World Cup Qualification Playoffs)
All seasons (47)
SeasonCompAppsGAYCRCMin
25/26World Cup Qualification Playoffs000000
25/26Premier League1900001540
25/26International Friendlies2001055
25/26FA Cup20110180
25/26EFL Cup000000
24/25UEFA Nations League C000000
24/25Eredivisie1400201241
24/25Championship000000
24/25International Friendlies20110180
24/25FA Cup1000048
24/25EFL Cup000000
23/24Premier League80020438
23/24International Friendlies100008
23/24FA Cup000000
23/24EFL Cup1001059
22/23UEFA Nations League B20000180
22/23UEFA Conference League50000302
22/23Svenska Cupen100002
22/23Championship91110770
22/23International Friendlies20000166
22/23FA Cup000000
22/23European Qualifiers20000135
22/23UEFA Conference League Qualifying61110540
21/22Svenska Cupen42000345
2025World Cup Qualifiers (Europe)20000156
2022Allsvenskan2430202027
2021Allsvenskan2640302234
2020Allsvenskan2600501944
2019Superettan3021202700
2019Allsvenskan000000
2019Relegation Superettan20000180
2018Ettan Norra1001090
2018Superettan1511301239
2017Superettan000000
2017Folksam U21 Allsvenskan Norra60000540
2017NCAA Division 1 Men's Soccer Championship000000
2017U19 Allsvenskan Norra1100090
2016U21 Allsvenskan Slutspelet40020360
2016U19 Allsvenskan Slutspelet1000090
2016U19 Allsvenskan Norra20000180
2015U19 Allsvenskan Norra1930001710
20/21Svenska Cupen50010405
19/20UEFA European Under-21 Championship Qualifying1000090
19/20Svenska Cupen1000090
18/19Svenska Cupen000000
18/19International Friendlies2000095
16/17Svenska Cupen000000
National Team Matches (45)
DateOpponentH/AResultCompetitionMinGAYC
2026-06-04Greece🏠2:2International Friendlies10000
2026-06-01Sweden✈3:1International Friendlies45001
2026-03-31Poland🏠3:2World Cup Qualification Playoffs-000
2026-03-26Sweden✈1:3World Cup Qualification Playoffs-000
2025-11-18Slovenia🏠1:1World Cup Qualifiers (Europe)-000
2025-11-15Sweden✈4:1World Cup Qualifiers (Europe)-000
2025-10-13Kosovo🏠0:1World Cup Qualifiers (Europe)-000
2025-10-10Switzerland🏠0:2World Cup Qualifiers (Europe)-000
2025-09-08Sweden✈2:0World Cup Qualifiers (Europe)66000
2025-09-05Sweden✈2:2World Cup Qualifiers (Europe)90000
2025-06-10Algeria🏠4:3International Friendlies90000
2025-06-06Sweden✈0:2International Friendlies90011
2025-03-25Northern Ireland🏠5:1International Friendlies-000
2025-03-22Sweden✈1:0International Friendlies-000
2024-11-19Azerbaijan🏠6:0UEFA Nations League C-000
2024-11-16Slovakia🏠2:1UEFA Nations League C-000
2024-10-14Sweden✈0:3UEFA Nations League C-000
2024-10-11Sweden✈2:2UEFA Nations League C-000
2024-09-08Estonia🏠3:0UEFA Nations League C-000
2024-09-05Sweden✈1:3UEFA Nations League C-000
2024-06-08Serbia🏠0:3International Friendlies-000
2024-06-05Sweden✈2:1International Friendlies8000
2024-03-25Albania🏠1:0International Friendlies-000
2024-03-21Sweden✈5:2International Friendlies-000
2024-01-12Sweden✈1:2International Friendlies-000
2023-11-19Estonia🏠2:0European Qualifiers-000
2023-11-16Sweden✈3:0European Qualifiers-000
2023-10-16Sweden✈1:1European Qualifiers-000
2023-10-12Moldova🏠3:1International Friendlies-000
2023-09-12Austria🏠1:3European Qualifiers-000
2023-09-09Sweden✈0:5European Qualifiers-000
2023-06-20Sweden✈2:0European Qualifiers-000
2023-06-16New Zealand🏠4:1International Friendlies76000
2023-03-27Azerbaijan🏠5:0European Qualifiers45000
2023-03-24Belgium🏠0:3European Qualifiers90000
2023-01-12Sweden✈1:2International Friendlies-000
2023-01-09Sweden✈0:2International Friendlies90000
2022-11-19Algeria🏠2:0International Friendlies-000
2022-11-16Sweden✈1:2International Friendlies-000
2022-09-27Slovenia🏠1:1UEFA Nations League B-000
2022-09-24Sweden✈4:1UEFA Nations League B-000
2022-06-12Sweden✈3:2UEFA Nations League B90000
2022-06-09Serbia🏠0:1UEFA Nations League B90000
2022-06-05Norway🏠1:2UEFA Nations League B-000
2022-06-02Sweden✈0:2UEFA Nations League B-000
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