IK Uppsala

Damallsvenskan

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What makes IK Uppsala what it is.

She founded her own mentorship program, NL Pro Soccer Development, where she uses her background in sports psychology to help aspiring players transition to professional football.

Tora is known for her calm and composed personality, a trait her coaches often highlight as a key factor in her ability to control the tempo of a match.

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Quirky facts from the IK Uppsala squad.

Maja was a key part of the defense that kept 12 clean sheets during the 2025 Elitettan season, the highest in the competition.

In the 2024 season, she was one of the most consistent starters for Uppsala, appearing in 24 out of 26 league matches.

Lova was born in February 2008 and is one of the youngest goalkeepers currently competing in the Swedish senior divisions.

One of her most prolific scoring seasons came in 2020, where she netted 9 goals in 22 league appearances for Brommapojkarna.

She was named "Young Uppsalabo of the Year" (Årets unga Uppsalabo) in 2023, receiving 41% of the public vote.

She spent a period living in Southern Spain while playing for Sporting de Huelva, where she noted that the lifestyle and training intensity were a significant cultural adjustment from Sweden.

She grew up in Stockholm and is a lifelong supporter of Djurgårdens IF, the club where she eventually began her professional career.

She is known for her pace and ability to play across the front line, occasionally drifting into wider positions to support the midfield.

Off the pitch, she enjoys a typical Swedish summer lifestyle, often spending time at the beach or on the water with friends during the mid-season break.

Ella scored her first senior league goal in October 2025 during a dominant 5-0 victory against Gamla Upsala SK.

Off the pitch, she enjoys a relaxed lifestyle, frequently visiting local Uppsala cafes for "fika" (the traditional Swedish coffee break).

She helped the IK Uppsala F17 team win the Swedish Championship (SM-guld) in 2023, scoring two goals in the final.

She made her top-flight debut in the Damallsvenskan at the age of 16, appearing against Göteborg FC in October 2020.

Älvali is a graduate of the Celsiusskolan in Uppsala, a specialized sports high school that allows elite athletes to balance academics with professional training.