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Burnley FC· Premier LeagueHjalmar 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.
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.
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.
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Result | Competition | Min | G | A | YC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-06-04 | Greece | 🏠 | 2:2 | International Friendlies | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2026-06-01 | Sweden | ✈ | 3:1 | International Friendlies | 45 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2026-03-31 | Poland | 🏠 | 3:2 | World Cup Qualification Playoffs | - | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2026-03-26 | Sweden | ✈ | 1:3 | World Cup Qualification Playoffs | - | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2025-11-18 | Slovenia | 🏠 | 1:1 | World Cup Qualifiers (Europe) | - | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2025-11-15 | Sweden | ✈ | 4:1 | World Cup Qualifiers (Europe) | - | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2025-10-13 | Kosovo | 🏠 | 0:1 | World Cup Qualifiers (Europe) | - | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2025-10-10 | Switzerland | 🏠 | 0:2 | World Cup Qualifiers (Europe) | - | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2025-09-08 | Sweden | ✈ | 2:0 | World Cup Qualifiers (Europe) | 66 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2025-09-05 | Sweden | ✈ | 2:2 | World Cup Qualifiers (Europe) | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2025-06-10 | Algeria | 🏠 | 4:3 | International Friendlies | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2025-06-06 | Sweden | ✈ | 0:2 | International Friendlies | 90 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 2025-03-25 | Northern Ireland | 🏠 | 5:1 | International Friendlies | - | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2025-03-22 | Sweden | ✈ | 1:0 | International Friendlies | - | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2024-11-19 | Azerbaijan | 🏠 | 6:0 | UEFA Nations League C | - | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2024-11-16 | Slovakia | 🏠 | 2:1 | UEFA Nations League C | - | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2024-10-14 | Sweden | ✈ | 0:3 | UEFA Nations League C | - | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2024-10-11 | Sweden | ✈ | 2:2 | UEFA Nations League C | - | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2024-09-08 | Estonia | 🏠 | 3:0 | UEFA Nations League C | - | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2024-09-05 | Sweden | ✈ | 1:3 | UEFA Nations League C | - | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2024-06-08 | Serbia | 🏠 | 0:3 | International Friendlies | - | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2024-06-05 | Sweden | ✈ | 2:1 | International Friendlies | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2024-03-25 | Albania | 🏠 | 1:0 | International Friendlies | - | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2024-03-21 | Sweden | ✈ | 5:2 | International Friendlies | - | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2024-01-12 | Sweden | ✈ | 1:2 | International Friendlies | - | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2023-11-19 | Estonia | 🏠 | 2:0 | European Qualifiers | - | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2023-11-16 | Sweden | ✈ | 3:0 | European Qualifiers | - | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2023-10-16 | Sweden | ✈ | 1:1 | European Qualifiers | - | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2023-10-12 | Moldova | 🏠 | 3:1 | International Friendlies | - | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2023-09-12 | Austria | 🏠 | 1:3 | European Qualifiers | - | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2023-09-09 | Sweden | ✈ | 0:5 | European Qualifiers | - | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2023-06-20 | Sweden | ✈ | 2:0 | European Qualifiers | - | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2023-06-16 | New Zealand | 🏠 | 4:1 | International Friendlies | 76 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2023-03-27 | Azerbaijan | 🏠 | 5:0 | European Qualifiers | 45 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2023-03-24 | Belgium | 🏠 | 0:3 | European Qualifiers | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2023-01-12 | Sweden | ✈ | 1:2 | International Friendlies | - | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2023-01-09 | Sweden | ✈ | 0:2 | International Friendlies | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2022-11-19 | Algeria | 🏠 | 2:0 | International Friendlies | - | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2022-11-16 | Sweden | ✈ | 1:2 | International Friendlies | - | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2022-09-27 | Slovenia | 🏠 | 1:1 | UEFA Nations League B | - | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2022-09-24 | Sweden | ✈ | 4:1 | UEFA Nations League B | - | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2022-06-12 | Sweden | ✈ | 3:2 | UEFA Nations League B | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2022-06-09 | Serbia | 🏠 | 0:1 | UEFA Nations League B | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2022-06-05 | Norway | 🏠 | 1:2 | UEFA Nations League B | - | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2022-06-02 | Sweden | ✈ | 0:2 | UEFA Nations League B | - | 0 | 0 | 0 |