Patrik Eklöf
Swedish footballer and manager
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Karl Johan Patrik Eklöf (born 1 May 1969) is a Swedish former football defender.[1] He has also had roles as manager and kit manager.
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Karl Johan Patrik Eklöf | ||
| Date of birth | 1 May 1969 | ||
| Position | Defender | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 1986–1990 | Djurgården | 11 | (0) |
| International career | |||
| 1985 | Sweden U17 | 7 | (1) |
| 1986 | Sweden U19 | 1 | (0) |
| Managerial career | |||
| Sollentuna United | |||
| 2011–2012 | Djurgården (women) | ||
| * Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
Playing career
Eklöf was a Swedish youth international, representing the U17 and U19 teams; he played seven matches for the U17 team and scored one goal and made one apperareance for the U19 team.[2] He made 11 Allsvenskan appearances for Djurgårdens IF.[3] In early spring 1987, he injured his knee while playing a Hallsvenskan match against Vasalunds IF, leaving him out for the spring.[4] He left Djurgården after the 1990 season.[5] In total, he made 11 league appearances for the club.[1]
Post-playing career
Leaving Sollentuna United, Eklöf become manager for Djurgårdens IF's women's team before the 2011 season.[6][7] Eklöf managed the team during the 2011 and 2012 seasons.[8] In late 2019, Eklöf became kit manager for Djurgårdens IF men's team.[9]
