14-Year-Old Alexander Andersson Makes Historic Debut for Djurgården

14-year-old super talent Alexander Andersson has made history. He got to jump in to Djurgården's Allsvenskan premiere against Finnish KuPS (0-1) and became the youngest male player in the club's football history, according to Max.

» Published: March 21 2025

14-Year-Old Alexander Andersson Makes Historic Debut for Djurgården
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He was substituted in by new coach Jani Honkavaara in the 79th minute and played right midfielder.

It came as a shock to me at first that I would get to do it, but when I got the call-up, it was just a matter of focusing and doing my best, he says to Aftonbladet.

Alexander Andersson was recruited to Djurgården last autumn in highly publicized forms from BP.

BP claimed that the transfer breached an alliance agreement between Stockholm's major clubs, stating that a player under 15 years old cannot be courted or recruited during an ongoing season, writes Aftonbladet.

The football Allsvenskan begins on March 29 and Djurgården starts at home against reigning champion Malmö FF.

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