David Fällman
 Fällman with Hammarby IF in 2018 | |||
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | David Thomas Fällman | ||
| Date of birth | 4 February 1990 | ||
| Place of birth | Stockholm, Sweden | ||
| Height | 1.87 m (6 ft 2 in) | ||
| Position(s) | Defender | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team | Stockholm Internazionale | ||
| Number | 5 | ||
| Youth career | |||
| IFK Mariefred | |||
| Triangelns IK | |||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2007–2008 | Eskilstuna City | 21 | (2) |
| 2009–2011 | Väsby United | 67 | (0) |
| 2012 | AIK | 0 | (0) |
| 2012–2015 | Gefle IF | 111 | (1) |
| 2016–2017 | Dalian Transcendence | 55 | (0) |
| 2018–2021 | Hammarby IF | 70 | (1) |
| 2021–2023 | Aalesund | 74 | (2) |
| 2024– | Stockholm Internazionale | 13 | (1) |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 1 August 2024 | |||
David Thomas Fällman (born 4 February 1990) is a Swedish professional footballer who plays for Stockholm Internazionale as a defender.
Club career
[edit]Early career
[edit]Fällman grew up in Mariefred,[1] and started his senior career in 2007 with Eskilstuna City in Division 2, Sweden's fourth tier.[2]
He moved to Stockholm-based Väsby United in 2009. Across three seasons, Fällman played as a regular in Superettan, Sweden's second tier, with the club and made 67 league appearances.[1][3]
In the beginning of 2012, Fällman signed a three-month deal with AIK, but was not offered a contract extension with the club.[4]
Gefle IF
[edit]On 21 March 2012, Fällman signed a multi-year contract with Gefle IF in Allsvenskan.[5]
He soon established himself as a key player in manager Pelle Olsson's side,[6] and he was named the new club captain in 2015.[7]
In total, Fällman made 111 league appearances for Gelfe IF across four seasons in the Swedish top division.[3]
Dalian Transcendence
[edit]In January 2016, Fällman moved abroad for the first time in his career, signing a two-year deal with Dalian Transcendence in the China League One.[8]
Hammarby IF
[edit]On 16 February 2018, Fällman returned to Sweden and signed a three-year deal with Hammarby IF.[9] He played 27 games during his debut season, scoring once, as Hammarby finished 4th in the table.[3]
In April 2019, Fällman was appointed joint-captain of Hammarby together with Jeppe Andersen.[10] His season was however plagued by a groin injury,[11] and Fällman only made 18 appearances as Hammarby finished 3rd in Allsvenskan.[3]
Aalesunds FK
[edit]On 15 February 2021, Fällman completed a transfer to Aalesunds FK.[12]
Stockholm Internazionale
[edit]On 25 January 2024, Fällman signed with Ettan-Norra club FC Stockholm Internazionale.[13]
Personal life
[edit]Fällman is the cousin of Marcus Danielson, a fellow footballer that has represented the Sweden national team.[14]
References
[edit]- ^ a b "Från klubblös till ledargestalt – Fotboll Sthlm möter David Fällman" (in Swedish). Fotboll STHLM. 10 August 2018. Retrieved 13 February 2020.
- ^ "David Fällman derbyladdade med Citys supportrar!" (in Swedish). Eskilstuna City. 14 May 2019. Retrieved 13 February 2020.
- ^ a b c d "David Fällman" (in Swedish). Swedish Football Association. Retrieved 13 February 2020.
- ^ "Inget kontrakt för Fällman". AIK Fotboll. Archived from the original on 1 April 2016. Retrieved 13 February 2020.
- ^ "Gefle IF värvar – och tappar" (in Swedish). Gefle Dagblad. 21 March 2012. Retrieved 13 February 2020.
- ^ "Gefle IF – Historik" (in Swedish). Gefle IF. Retrieved 13 February 2020.
- ^ "GIF:s lagkapten berättar om kontraktet, en "klappkass match" och om toppbetyget" (in Swedish). Arbetarbladet. 11 November 2015. Retrieved 13 February 2020.
- ^ "Officiellt: Gefle-kaptenen till Kina: "Ett äventyr jag inte ens var nära för något år sedan"" (in Swedish). Fotbollskanalen. 19 January 2016. Retrieved 13 February 2020.
- ^ "David Fällman klar för Hammarby" (in Swedish). Hammarby Fotboll. 16 February 2018. Retrieved 16 February 2018.
- ^ "Jeppe och David delar på kaptensrollen" (in Swedish). Hammarby Fotboll. 1 April 2019. Retrieved 13 February 2020.
- ^ "David Fällman om ljumskskadan: "Blir bara less på det"" (in Swedish). Fotboll STHLM. 11 August 2019. Retrieved 13 February 2020.
- ^ "David Fällman lämnar – klar för Aalesunds FK" (in Swedish). Hammarby Fotboll. 15 February 2021. Retrieved 15 February 2021.
- ^ "David Fällman är klar för FC!" (in Swedish). fcsthlm.com. 25 January 2024. Retrieved 1 August 2024.
- ^ "TV: Gun tvekar om sin lojalitet – möt kusinerna i 08-derbyt: "Så glad att de är goda kompisar"" (in Swedish). Fotbollskanalen. 6 October 2019. Retrieved 13 February 2020.
External links
[edit]- David Fällman at Soccerway
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