Djurgårdens IF Fotboll (women)
Djurgårdens IF (formerly Djurgården/Älvsjö (2003–2007)) is a football club from Stockholm, the capital of Sweden. The team play their home games on Stockholm Olympic Stadium[1] The team colours are white and blue. The club is affiliated to Stockholms Fotbollförbund.[2]
| Full name | Djurgården Idrottsförening Fotbollsförening |
|---|---|
| Nickname(s) | Blåränderna (The Blue Stripes) Järnkaminerna (The Iron Stoves) |
| Short name | DIF |
| Founded | 2003 as 'Djurgården/Älvsjö' |
| Ground | Stockholm Olympic Stadium, Stockholm |
| Capacity | 14,417 |
| Chairman | Lars-Erik Sjöberg |
| Manager | Marcelo Fernández Figueroa |
| League | Damallsvenskan |
| 2022 | 10th |
| Website | Club website |
History edit
Start edit
During the 1960s, a women's team representing Djurgårdens IF under the lead of Gösta Sandberg met Öxabäcks IF and won 2–1.[3] In 1969, Djurgården participated in Stockholms FF:s försöksserie with IFK Bagarmossen, IK Göta, Gröndals IK, Örby IS, IK Tellus, Tyresö IF, and Vällingby AIK, which Djurgården won without any losses.[4] In 1984 the team was promoted to the then top-tier Division 1 Norra for the first time.[3] 1985, the debut season in the top-tier ended with a fifth place in the league consisting of AIK, Bälinge IF, Gideonsbergs IF, Hammarby IF, Ope IF, Rönninge SK, Strömsbro IF, Sundsvalls DFF, Sunnanå SK.[5]
In 1988, Djurgården reached Damallsvenskan for the first time by finishing first in Division 1 Norra.[6] In the 1989 season, Djurgården finished fourth in Damallsvenskan and played play-off semifinals, which they lost on away goals (1–1) to Jitex BK.[6]
After finishing second in the 1991 Damallsvenskan, Djurgården lost again to Jitex BK in the semi-finals of the play-off.[7] The season after, Djurgården got relegated after finishing 11th in Damallsvenskan.[7] Djurgården again won promotion to Damallsvenskan in the 1996 season.[7]
Djurgården/Älvsjö merger edit
In 2003, Djurgårdens IF and five-time Swedish champions Älvsjö AIK merged to form Djurgården/Älvsjö, where Djurgården owned 51 percent and Älvsjö AIK 49 percent.[8] The new team consisted of a mix of Djurgården and Älvsjö players, including Swedish footballers Victoria Svensson, Elin Flyborg, Linda Fagerström, Ulrika Björn, and Jane Törnqvist and coached by Thomas Dennerby.[9]
Djurgården/Älvsjö won Damallsvenskan in their first year with a team consisting of Jill Buchwald, Katarina Wicksell, Jane Törnqvist, Therese Brogårde, Jenny Curtsdotter, Helene Nordin, Helen Fagerström, Nadja Gyllander, Sara Thunebro, Josefine Christensen, Ann-Marie Norlin, Malin Nykvist, Linda Fagerström, Tina Kindvall, Jennie Jonsson, Annica Svensson, Linda Nöjd, Victoria Svensson, Elin Flyborg, Sara Johansson, Ulrika Björn, and Jessica Landström.[10]
Djurgården/Älvsjö won Damallsvenskan again in 2004.[11] The team consisted of Maja Åström, Jill Buchwald, Katarina Wicksell, Jane Törnqvist, Therese Brogårde, Jenny Curtsdotter, Helen Fagerström, Nadja Gyllander, Sara Thunebro, Kristin Bengtsson, Emma Liljegren, Ann-Marie Norlin, Malin Nykvist, Linda Fagerström, Jennie Jonsson, Anna Hall, Annica Svensson, Ingrid Bohlin, Marijke Callebaut, Victoria Svensson, Sara Johansson, Venus James, and Jessica Landström.[10]
During the 2004–05 season, the team were runners up in the UEFA Women's Cup after having lost the final against 1. FFC Turbine Potsdam[12]
From the 2007 season, the team competed as Djurgårdens IF.[3] In 2007, the team signed German goalkeeper Nadine Angerer to replace their retiring keeper Bente Nordby.[13]
Elitettan (2012–15) edit
In the 2012 Damallsvenskan season, Djurgården finished eleventh and was relegated to Elitettan.[14] In the late 2013, Djurgårdens IF Dam joined the men's football section of Djurgårdens IF Fotboll form having been their own section.[15]
In October 2015, Djurgårdens IF secured a promotion place to the 2016 Damallsvenskan.[16]
Stadium edit
Djurgårdens IF play their home games on Stockholm Olympic Stadium.[1] They have also played their matches as Hjorthagens IP, Älvsjö IP, Kristinebergs IP and Östermalms IP.
Current squad edit
- As of 18 August 2023[17]
Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.
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Former players edit
Managers edit
- Gösta Sandberg (1968)[18]
- Claes Bergwall (1969–71)[18][19]
- Rolf Björk (1972)[19]
- Lasse Björkman (1972)[19]
- Lasse Björkman, Gustav Johansson and Bengt Ståhl (1973)[19]
- Bengt Ståhl (1974)[19]
- Otto Wahlström (1975–76)[19]
- Lars-Magnus Wester (1977–78)[19]
- Marko Tomljenovic and Olle Gustavsson (1979)[19]
- Ulla Bjerkhaug and Olle Gustavsson (1979)[19]
- Ulf Lyfors and Olle Gustavsson (1979)[19]
- Ulf Lyfors and Ulla Bjerkhaug (1980)[20]
- Lennart Ljungqvist (1981–82)[20]
- Jörgen Lindman (1983)[20]
- Kenneth Hedlund (1984–1985)[20]
- Karl-Axel Flygar (1986)[20]
- Peter Carlsson (1987)[20]
- Jörgen Lindman (1988)[20]
- Gordon Rönnberg (1989–91)[20][21]
- Jan Byheden (1992)[21]
- Ulf Mattsson (1993–94)[21]
- Lennart Ljungqvist and Lennart Bergquist (1995–96)[21]
- Stefan Linder (1997–99)[21]
- Tomas Folkesson (2000)[22]
- Håkan Andersson and Tomas Folkesson (2001)[22]
- Mikael Söderman (2002)[22]
- Thomas Dennerby (2003–04)[23][24]
- Mikael Söderman (2005)[24][25]
- Benny Persson (2005–07)[25]
- Anders Johansson (2008–09)[26]
- Daniel Kalles Pettersson (2010)[27]
- Patrik Eklöf (2011–12)[28]
- Marcelo Fernández (2013)[29]
- Carl-Åke Larsen (2014)[30]
- Mauri Holappa (2015)[31]
- Yvonne Ekroth (2016)[32]
- Joel Riddez (2017–2019)[33]
- Pierre Fondin (2019–2021)[34]
- Magnus Pålsson (2021–2023)[35]
- Marcelo Fernández Figueroa (2023-Present)[36]
Honours edit
Domestic edit
League edit
- Damallsvenskan:
- Champions (2): 2003, 2004
- Runner-up (3): 1991, 2006, 2007
- Division 1 Norra:
- Winners (2): 1988, 1996
- Runner-up (1): 1995
- Elitettan:
- Runner-up (1): 2015
Cup edit
- Svenska Cupen:
- Champions (3): 1999–2000, 2004, 2005
- Runner-up (3): 1998–99, 2001, 2010
European edit
- UEFA Women's Cup/UEFA Women's Champions League:
- Runner-up (1): 2005
Record in UEFA competitions edit
All results (away, home and aggregate) list Djurgården Stockholm's goal tally first.
| Competition | Round | Club | Away | Home | Aggregate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004–2005 | Second qualifying round | Aegina | – | 5–0 | – |
| Athletic Bilbao | – | 3–2 | – | ||
| Arsenal | – | 0–1 | – | ||
| Quarter-final | Umeå | 1–0 | 2–1 a | 3–1 | |
| Semi-final | Arsenal | 1–0 | 1–1 a | 2–1 | |
| Final | Turbine Potsdam | 1–3 | 0–2 a | 1–5 | |
| 2005–2006 | Second qualifying round | Valur Reykjavík | – | 2–1 | – |
| Alma Almaty | – | 3–0 | – | ||
| Mašinac Niš | – | 7–0 | – | ||
| Quarter-final | Sparta Prague | 2–0 a | 0–0 | 2–0 | |
| Semi-final | Turbine Potsdam | 3–2 a | 2–5 | 5–7 |
a First leg.
Records edit
- Highest attendance: 6,068 vs. Umeå IK (2003)
References edit
- ^ a b . Archived from the original on 9 February 2015. Retrieved 2015-03-11.
- ^ . Archived from the original on 7 December 2011. Retrieved 13 January 2011.
- ^ a b c "DIF damfotbolls historia". difdam.se.
- ^ "1968-1969". 18 March 2022.
- ^ "1980-1989". 18 March 2022.
- ^ a b "Tabeller 1989 – 1985 – Djurgårdens IF DFF – Fotboll – IdrottOnline Klubb". Djurgårdens IF – Fotboll.[permanent dead link]
- ^ a b c "Tabeller 1999 – 1990 – Djurgårdens IF DFF – Fotboll – IdrottOnline Klubb". Djurgårdens IF – Fotboll. Archived from the original on 12 February 2015.
- ^ "En omställning som bara Umeå IK har klarat". En blogg om internationell damfotboll. 12 February 2012.
- ^ "Drömmen om ett starkt lag". DN.SE. February 2003.
- ^ a b Archived copy 30 June 2019 at the Wayback Machine
- ^ "Andra raka guldet för Djurgården/Älvsjö". Aftonbladet. 16 October 2004.
- ^ "Potsdam restore German pride". UEFA.com. 1 July 2006.
- ^ "UEFA Women's Champions League". UEFA.com.
- ^ "Tyresö vann – Djurgården och AIK ute". unt.se.
- ^ "DIF:s damer går ihop med herrarna". stockholmdirekt.se. 29 November 2013.
- ^ "Djurgården uppflyttat – kan bli ensamt Stockholmslag i damallsvenskan".
- ^ "Truppen". 31 March 2022.
- ^ a b "1968–1969". 18 March 2022.
- ^ a b c d e f g h i j "1970–1979". 18 March 2022.
- ^ a b c d e f g h "1980–1989". 18 March 2022.
- ^ a b c d e "1990–1999". 18 March 2022.
- ^ a b c "2000–2009". 18 March 2022.
- ^ Sveriges Radio (23 October 2002). "Damfotboll: tränare utsedd för sammanslaget lag". sverigesradio.se.
- ^ a b "Söderman tar över Djurgården/Älvsjö". Expressen.
- ^ a b "Benny Persson till Djurgården/Älvsjö". DN.SE. 12 June 2005.
- ^ "Ny tränare för Djurgårdens damer". svt.se. 12 October 2007.
- ^ Tjernberg, Urban (3 November 2010). "Hammarbys och Djurgårdens fotbollsdamer får nya tränare". SvD.se.
- ^ . Tipselit. Archived from the original on 16 April 2015.
- ^ "Blir tränare i DIF". norrteljetidning.se. 30 October 2012.
- ^ "DIF Fotboll – Stark försäsong av damernas A-lag". dif.se. Archived from the original on 16 April 2015.
- ^ "I år ska Elin Nilsson och Djurgården ta klivet till allsvenskan". norrteljetidning.se. 11 April 2015.
- ^ "Yvonne Ekroth är ny tränare för Djurgården".
- ^ "Joel Riddez ny tränare för Djurgården". 15 December 2016.
- ^ "Pierre Fondin blir ny huvudtränare för DIF Dam". 23 August 2019.
- ^ "Magnus Pålsson ny tränare för damerna". 24 August 2021.
- ^ "Vi välkomnar Marcelo Fernández som ny huvudtränare för damerna". 18 August 2023.
External links edit
- Djurgårdens IF Dam – Official website (in Swedish)