David Fällman
David Thomas Fällman (born 4 February 1990) is a Swedish footballer who plays for Hammarby IF in Allsvenskan as a defender.[1]
Fällman with Hammarby IF in 2018 | |||
Personal information | |||
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Full name | David Thomas Fällman | ||
Date of birth | 4 February 1990 | ||
Place of birth | Stockholm, Sweden | ||
Height | 1.87 m (6 ft 2 in) | ||
Playing position(s) | Defender | ||
Club information | |||
Current team | Hammarby IF | ||
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– | Hammarby IF | 60 | (1) |
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 16 August 2020 |
Club career
Early career
Fällman grew up in Mariefred,[2] and started his senior career in 2007 with Eskilstuna City in Division 2, Sweden's fourth tier.[3]
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.[2][4]
In the beginning of 2012, Fällman signed a three-month deal with AIK, but was not offered a contract extension with the club.[5]
Gefle IF
On 21 March 2012, Fällman signed a multi-year contract with Gefle IF in Allsvenskan.[6]
He soon established himself as a key player in manager Pelle Olsson's side,[7] and he was named the new club captain in 2015.[8]
In total, Fällman made 111 league appearances for Gelfe IF across four seasons in the Swedish top division.[4]
Dalian Transcendence
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.[9]
Hammarby IF
On 16 February 2018, Fällman returned to Sweden and signed a three-year deal with Hammarby IF.[1] He played 27 games during his debut season, scoring once, as Hammarby finished 4th in the table.[4]
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.[4]
Personal life
Fällman is the cousin of Marcus Danielson, a fellow footballer that represents Djurgårdens IF and the Swedish national team.[12]
References
- "David Fällman klar för Hammarby" (in Swedish). Hammarby Fotboll. 16 February 2018. Retrieved 16 February 2018.
- "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.
- "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.
- "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.
- "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.