IF Elfsborg is a historic Swedish football club from Borås, founded in 1904 and identified by its yellow and black colours. The club plays at Borås Arena, a compact modern venue with artificial turf and close contact between the stands and pitch. Member ownership under Sweden’s 51 percent rule shapes its governance, while a strong youth tradition sits alongside experienced domestic players and international recruitment. This team page brings together Elfsborg’s identity, footballing context and recorded club information.
IF Elfsborg Upcoming matches by league
Allsvenskan
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- Regular Season - 22
Djurgardens IF
IF Elfsborg
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- Regular Season - 23
IF ElfsborgNo H2HHalmstad
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- Regular Season - 24
SiriusNo H2HIF Elfsborg
Studenternas IP -
- Regular Season - 25
IF ElfsborgNo H2HMalmo FF
IF Elfsborg Last matches by league
Allsvenskan
Svenska Cupen
Friendlies Clubs
UEFA Europa League
IF Elfsborg Team Roster
IF Elfsborg’s recorded squad contains 26 players: seven attackers, seven defenders, four goalkeepers and eight midfielders. The attacking group includes P. Frick, T. Silverholt and D. Krasniqi, while S. Holmén, T. Isherwood and N. Hult form the defensive group. Goalkeeping options are listed as T. Erlandsson, T. Sander, I. Pettersson and N. Heinrici. Midfield features M. Rohdén, S. Olsson, S. Hedlund and J. Magnússon alongside A. Zeneli, J. Beck, M. Kamara and O. Nordvall. Shirt numbers are recorded for most players, with some entries unnumbered.
position Goalkeeper
N. Heinrici
Tim Anders Junior Erlandsson
Theo Nicolini Sander
Carl Isak Emanuel Pettersson
position Defender
Jonathan Batotele Alenge Esenga
Thomas Mattias Poppler Isherwood
Rasmus Erik Wikström
Rasmus Sebastian Holmén
Simon Fredrik Hedlund
Alexander Jensen
Lucas Löngårdh
Bo Niklas Hult
position Midfielder
H. Lindskog
O. Nordvall
Marcus Christer Rohdén
Arbër Zeneli
Simon Olsson
Júlíus Magnússon
Julius Eskelund Beck
Momoh Ibrahim Kamara
position Attacker
Taylor Phoenix Silverholt
Gabríel Snær Gunnarsson
Per Samuel Frick
Leo Håkan Östman
Dion Krasniqi
Ari Sigurpálsson
Last IF Elfsborg Coachs
Oscar Hiljemark has been IF Elfsborg’s recorded head coach since 1 June 2024, and the latest coaching entry identifies him as the current holder. The coaching timeline places Jimmy Thelin in the role from December 2017 to June 2024, following Jahngir Jan Mian’s shorter spell in 2017. Magnus Haglund is recorded from January 2015 to September 2017, while Jörgen Lennartsson’s tenure began in November 2011 and is recorded through September 2013. The sequence shows the club’s documented coaching history across the period covered.
Oscar Karl Niclas Hiljemark
History
| Coach | Coach country | Coach since | Coach until |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oscar Karl Niclas Hiljemark | Sweden | 1 June 2024 | |
| Bo Jimmy Thelin | Sweden | 1 December 2017 | 1 June 2024 |
| Jahngir Jan Mian | Sweden | 1 September 2017 | 1 December 2017 |
| Magnus Haglund | Sweden | 1 January 2015 | 1 September 2017 |
| Magnus Haglund | Sweden | 1 January 2004 | 1 November 2011 |
IF Elfsborg Transfers
The recent arrivals listed show a mixed recruitment and return pattern rather than a complete transfer total. Transfer arrivals include O. Nordvall from Bologna on 23 July, T. Sander from FC Copenhagen and A. Jensen from Aberdeen on 6 July, and G. Gunnarsson from IA Akranes on 30 June. M. Rohdén was a free-agent arrival. Loan arrivals include M. Kamara and J. Beck, while T. Erlandsson and T. Isherwood were listed as free agents. Several entries also describe players returning from loans, including D. Krasniqi, R. Mohammed and E. Holten, with dates spanning August 2025 to July 2026.
Latest player transfers from
| Player | Team from | Transfer type | Transfer date |
|---|---|---|---|
| J. Esenga |
Fulham
|
Transfer | 11 August 2026 |
| J. Esenga |
Fulham
|
Transfer | 10 August 2026 |
| O. Nordvall |
Bologna
|
Transfer | 23 July 2026 |
| O. Nordvall |
Bologna
|
Transfer | 22 July 2026 |
| A. Jensen |
Aberdeen
|
Transfer | 6 July 2026 |
| T. Sander |
FC Copenhagen
|
Transfer | 6 July 2026 |
| G. Gunnarsson |
IA Akranes
|
Transfer | 30 June 2026 |
| G. Gunnarsson |
IA Akranes
|
Transfer | 30 June 2026 |
| M. Rohdén |
AEK Larnaca
|
Free agent | 30 June 2026 |
| E. Holten |
Hansa Rostock
|
Return from loan | 29 June 2026 |
| M. Kamara |
Minnesota United II
|
Loan | 24 March 2026 |
| T. Erlandsson |
Halmstad
|
Free agent | 15 February 2026 |
| T. Erlandsson |
Halmstad
|
Free agent | 15 February 2026 |
| J. Beck |
Sturm Graz
|
Loan | 4 February 2026 |
| T. Isherwood |
AIK Stockholm
|
Free agent | 28 January 2026 |
The departure activity listed is a selected sample rather than a complete total. Loans sent V. Ozor Okeke to IK Brage, L. Richtnér to Mariehamn, G. Rapp to Stabaek and A. Hellemaa to FF Jaro in July. I. Buhari left as a free agent for Austria Vienna, while E. Holten moved to Hansa Rostock and J. Abdulai to Molde. Other recorded transfers include R. Kaib to Halmstad, C. Jebara to Lillestrom, B. Zeneli to Union St. Gilloise and T. Yegbe to Metz. Further entries cover loans and transfers across late 2025 and early 2026.
Latest player transfers to
| Player | Team to | Transfer type | Transfer date |
|---|---|---|---|
| R. Mohammed |
Venezia
|
Loan | 31 August 2026 |
| Frode Aronsson |
Esbjerg
|
Transfer | 26 August 2026 |
| V. Ozor Okeke |
IK brage
|
Loan | 22 July 2026 |
| L. Richtnér |
Mariehamn
|
Loan | 20 July 2026 |
| G. Rapp |
Stabaek
|
Loan | 13 July 2026 |
| A. Hellemaa |
FF Jaro
|
Loan | 12 July 2026 |
| I. Buhari |
Austria Vienna
|
Free agent | 7 July 2026 |
| E. Holten |
Hansa Rostock
|
Transfer | 30 June 2026 |
| J. Abdulai |
Molde
|
Transfer | 3 March 2026 |
| Wenderson |
Avai
|
Loan | 2 March 2026 |
| R. Kaib |
Halmstad
|
Transfer | 2 February 2026 |
| J. Thomasen |
Lyngby
|
Free agent | 1 February 2026 |
| A. Sodeliden |
Skövde AIK
|
Transfer | 29 January 2026 |
| C. Jebara |
Lillestrom
|
Transfer | 29 January 2026 |
| M. Uppenberg |
Ostersunds FK
|
Transfer | 28 January 2026 |
Transfers Synthesis
Taken together, the listed movements from July 2025 through July 2026 show a squad cycle combining recruitment, temporary assignments and the reintegration of loanees. The incoming sample includes transfer entries from Bologna, FC Copenhagen, Aberdeen and IA Akranes alongside free-agent arrivals, loans and several returns from temporary spells. The outgoing sample records loans to IK Brage, Mariehamn, Stabaek and FF Jaro, free-agent departures and transfers to clubs including Molde, Metz and Union St. Gilloise. Some players appear more than once because a loan departure can be followed by a return or another move, as seen with E. Holten, D. Krasniqi and R. Kaib. The available listings are capped selections, so they indicate the types and timing of movement without establishing a complete seasonal balance. The pattern is best described as active squad turnover across permanent, free-agent and loan mechanisms.
Leagues IF Elfsborg has participated in
The recent competition record includes Allsvenskan, Friendlies Clubs and Svenska Cupen, each last recorded in 2025. The Atlantic Cup and UEFA Europa League are historical entries through 2024, while UEFA Europa Conference League is recorded through 2022. Elfsborg also has a Champions League entry from 2013. The wider competition profile therefore combines domestic league and cup football with European competition history, but the older continental entries are not presented as current participation as of that date.
More about IF Elfsborg
IF Elfsborg, formally Idrottsföreningen Elfsborg, is based in Borås, Sweden, and traces its foundation to 1904. The club’s identity is built around yellow and black, colours reflected in its traditional home kit and the visual language of its shield badge. Supporters also associate Elfsborg with the nicknames Gula Gasten and Di Gule, expressions of a distinctive local culture that has remained visible across generations.
Borås Arena is central to that identity. The all-seater stadium stands in central Borås and uses artificial turf, while its compact, modern English-style design keeps supporters close to the action. That setting gives home matches a clear sense of intimacy rather than the scale of a distant bowl, linking the matchday experience to the city and its football community.
Elfsborg is a member-owned sports association operating within Sweden’s 51 percent rule, so members retain a formal democratic influence over the club’s direction. On the pitch, it belongs to the country’s top-tier Allsvenskan ecosystem and has a recorded history in Svenska Cupen and UEFA competitions. The club’s established domestic success includes multiple Allsvenskan championships and Svenska Cupen victories, while its European appearances have carried Borås onto the wider football stage.
Its footballing model is associated with a disciplined Scandinavian approach, combining structured build-up play and intensive pressing with continuity. The broader squad pathway blends players developed through a productive youth academy with experienced Swedish footballers and targeted recruitment from Nordic, European and African markets. That balance helps explain Elfsborg’s enduring place in Swedish football: a historic institution with a strong local base, a recognizable visual culture and an outward-looking competitive ecosystem.
Last matches statistics for IF Elfsborg
| match | shots | Poss. | Pass % | Fouls | Cards | Saves |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Gais
1 - 0
IF Elfsborg
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3 / 15 |
|
86 | 4 | - | 4 |
|
IF Elfsborg
1 - 3
Sirius
|
3 / 18 |
|
84 | 13 | 2 | 6 |
|
Malmo FF
1 - 2
IF Elfsborg
|
4 / 9 |
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84 | 9 | 1 | 0 |
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Mjallby AIF
0 - 1
IF Elfsborg
|
7 / 23 |
|
88 | 10 | - | 6 |
|
IF Elfsborg
3 - 0
Vasteras SK FK
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7 / 15 |
|
88 | 12 | 1 | 1 |
|
Västra Frölunda
0 - 4
IF Elfsborg
|
0 / 0 |
|
0% | 0 | - | 0 |
|
IFK Goteborg
1 - 1
IF Elfsborg
|
5 / 12 |
|
85 | 16 | 3 | 4 |
|
IF Elfsborg
2 - 0
Degerfors IF
|
5 / 13 |
|
86 | 11 | - | 1 |
|
IF Brommapojkarna
2 - 1
IF Elfsborg
|
1 / 9 |
|
91 | 8 | 2 | 3 |
|
IF Elfsborg
1 - 0
Kalmar FF
|
5 / 13 |
|
0% | 11 | - | 3 |
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IF Elfsborg vs Kalmar FF
Allsvenskan 2026 - 1494275
IF Brommapojkarna vs IF Elfsborg
Allsvenskan 2026 - 1494265
IF Elfsborg vs Degerfors IF
Allsvenskan 2026 - 1494259
IFK Goteborg vs IF Elfsborg
Allsvenskan 2026 - 1494251
IF Elfsborg vs Vasteras SK FK
Allsvenskan 2026 - 1494244
Mjallby AIF vs IF Elfsborg
Allsvenskan 2026 - 1494237
2024
1st shirt
2021
1st shirt