Squad
Adam Lundqvist2011current
Henning Hauger2013current
Emir Bajrami2015current- Joakim Nilsson2016current
Ahmed Qasemcurrent
Alexander Bernhardssoncurrent
Besfort Zenelicurrent
Chinedu Obasicurrent
Gustaf Lagerbielkecurrent- Ibrahim Dreševićcurrent
Jesper Karlssoncurrent
Leo Väisänencurrent
Paweł Cibickicurrent
Simon Olssoncurrent
Stian Rode Gregersencurrent- Sveinn Aron Guðjohnsencurrent
Sven Jonasson1927–1947
Karl-Erik Grahn1932–1949
Lennart Samuelsson1947–1950
Tore Svensson1949–1951- Lennart Samuelsson1951–1956
Ove Grahn1961–1965
Leif Målberg1965–1980- Thomas Ahlström1970–1979
- Thomas Ahlström1982–1984
- Kenny Burns1986–1986
Markku Kanerva1991–1992
Anders Svensson1994–2001
Fredrik Berglund1995–2001
Tobias Linderoth1996–1998
Johan Wiland1997–2008
Marko Kristal1999–1999
Fredrik Stenman2002–2003
Samuel Holmén2002–2007- Fredrik Berglund2003–2003
- Garba Lawal2004–2004
Abbas Hassan2005–2010- Anders Svensson2005–2015
Denni Avdić2006–2011- Emir Bajrami2006–2010
Stefan Ishizaki2006–2013- Fredrik Berglund2007–2010
James Keene2007–2013
Teddy Lučić2008–2010
Ante Covic2009–2011
Niklas Hult2009–2014- Jesper Christiansen2010–2012
Oscar Hiljemark2010–2013
David Elm2011–2013
Marcus Rohdén2011–2011
Viktor Claesson2012–2016- Abbas Hassan2013–2015
Mikkel Beckmann2013–2014
Sebastian Holmén2013–2015
Arbër Zeneli2014–2015- Issam Jebali2016–2018
IF Elfsborg is a professional football club based in Borås, Sweden, known for its rich history in Swedish football.
The club competes in the Allsvenskan, the highest league in Swedish football.
IF Elfsborg has spent most of its history in the top tier of Swedish football, showcasing its competitive spirit.
Biography
Formation
Idrottsföreningen Elfsborg, commonly known as IF Elfsborg, was established on June 26, 1904, in Borås, Sweden, by a group of enthusiastic youngsters. Originally named Borås Fotbollslag, the club rebranded to IF Elfsborg in 1906 to distinguish itself from other local teams. Over the years, Elfsborg has become a prominent name in Swedish football, playing primarily in the Allsvenskan, the top tier of Swedish football.
Early Success
The club's first major achievement came in 1926 when they won the Västsvenska Serien and earned promotion to Allsvenskan. The late 1930s marked a golden era for Elfsborg, highlighted by their first Allsvenskan title in 1936, followed by two more championships in 1939 and 1940. During this period, the team boasted several players who represented Sweden in the World Cup, including the notable striker Sven Jonasson.
Challenges and Resurgence
After a decline in the late 1940s, Elfsborg faced relegation in 1954 but made a remarkable comeback in 1960, winning promotion back to Allsvenskan. The club continued to build on its legacy, securing its fourth league title in 1961. In the 21st century, Elfsborg has enjoyed further success, winning the Allsvenskan title again in 2006 and 2012, and adding several domestic cup victories to their honors list.
Legacy
IF Elfsborg has not only made its mark in Swedish football but has also contributed to the sport's culture in Borås. The club's home ground, Borås Arena, has been their fortress since 2005, and their history is rich with achievements, including multiple championships and cup victories, solidifying their status as one of Sweden's most respected football clubs.
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Career & Clubs
Borås Fotbollslag was formed on 26 June 1904, by a group of youngsters. In 1906 the name was changed to IF Elfsborg, because the founders felt there were too many teams with 'Borås' in their name. In 1926 Elfsborg won Västsvenska Serien, and defeated Halmstad BK in the play-off, and was promoted to Allsvenskan for the first time. During the 1930s Elfsborg built a very strong team led by striker Sven Jonasson, who appeared in both the 1934 and 1938 World Cup. In 1936 Elfsborg won Allsvenskan for the first time, and two more titles followed soon after (1939 and 1940). During this period Elfsborg had as many as seven players in the Sweden national team. The club also fielded a bandy team for decades. In 1920, 1924, 1927, 1932, 1934, and 1938, IF Elfsborg won the Västergötland bandy district championship. In 1941 Elfsborg left Ramnavallen to play their home games at the newly constructed Ryavallen. The first game at the new ground was supposed to be a friendly between Sweden and Finland, but Finland's involvement in the Second World War prevented them from playing, so they were replaced by Elfsborg, who beat Sweden 2–1. In the mid-1940s Elfsborg came close to claiming Allsvenskan again, but finished second three consecutive seasons. By the late 1940s, Elfsborg's glory days were sparse, and the club would relegated in 1954. In 1960 Elfsborg won promotion after an impressive season with 20 wins in 22 games, and the club won Allsvenskan for the fourth time in 1961, becoming the…
Listed according to when they became managers for IF Elfsborg:
(C) – Caretaker (FTC) – First-team coach
Notable managers
The managers are listed according to when they were first appointed manager for IF Elfsborg:
List criteria: Won at least one major honour with IF Elfsborg. Managed the team for at least 5 years.
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- Allsvenskan
Legacy
Domestic
Swedish Champions: Winners (6): 1935–36, 1938–39, 1939–40, 1961, 2006, 2012
League
Allsvenskan: Winners (6): 1935–36, 1938–39, 1939–40, 1961, 2006, 2012 Runners-up (8): 1942–43, 1943–44, 1944–45, 1965, 1977, 2008, 2020, 2023 Division 1 Södra: Winners: 1996 Runners-up: 1991 Division 2 Götaland: Winners: 1960 Runners-up (4): 1955–56, 1956–57, 1957–58, 1959 Division 2 Västsvenska Serien: Winners: 1925–26 Runners-up: 1914–15, 1923–24
Cups
Svenska Cupen: Winners (3): 2000–01, 2003, 2013–14 Runners-up (3): 1942, 1980–81, 1996–97 Svenska Supercupen: Winners: 2007 Runners-up: 2014
European
UEFA Intertoto Cup: Winners: 1980, 2008 (joint winner) Runners-up: 1961
Archive
Passport
Identifiers & aliases
Idrottsföreningen Elfsborg, more commonly known as IF Elfsborg or simply Elfsborg, is a professional football club based in Borås, Sweden, and is affiliated to the Västergötlands Fotbollförbund. They play in the Allsvenskan and have spent most of their history in the top tier of Swedish football. Their homeground is Borås Arena, where they have played since 17 April 2005.
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