Carl Björk (footballer, born 2000) explained

Carl Björk (footballer, born 2000) should not be confused with Carl Björk (footballer, born 1992).

Carl Björk
Birth Date:2000 1, df=yes
Birth Place:Umeå, Sweden
Height:1.88 m
Position:Forward
Currentclub:IFK Norrköping
(on loan from Brøndby)
Clubnumber:15
Youthclubs1:IFK Holmsund/Sandviks IK
Youthclubs2:Umeå IK
Youthclubs3:IFK Umeå
Youthyears4:2013–2016
Youthclubs4:Umeå FC
Youthyears5:2017–2019
Youthclubs5:IFK Norrköping
Years1:2016
Clubs1:Umeå FC
Caps1:1
Goals1:0
Years2:2016–2021
Clubs2:IFK Norrköping
Caps2:30
Goals2:7
Years3:2017–2020
Clubs3:IF Sylvia (loan)
Caps3:72
Goals3:18
Years4:2020
Clubs4:Trelleborgs FF (loan)
Caps4:12
Goals4:1
Years5:2022–
Clubs5:Brøndby
Caps5:14
Goals5:0
Years6:2023–
Clubs6:IFK Norrköping (loan)
Caps6:24
Goals6:1
Nationalyears1:2017
Nationalteam1:Sweden U17
Nationalcaps1:4
Nationalgoals1:1
Nationalyears2:2017–2018
Nationalteam2:Sweden U19
Nationalcaps2:4
Nationalgoals2:0
Club-Update:18:08, 26 June 2024 (UTC)

Carl Björk (born 19 January 2000) is a Swedish professional footballer who plays as a forward for IFK Norrköping, on loan from Danish Superliga club Brøndby IF.[1]

Club career

Umeå IK

Björk started his career at IFK Holmsund/Sandviks IK.[2] After spells at Umeå IK and IFK Umeå, he joined Umeå FC at the age of 13 in 2013.[3] Björk made his debut for Umeå FC's first team in the Swedish Division 1 on 10 July 2016 in a 1–1 draw against Nyköpings BIS, where he came on the pitch in the 85th minute.[4]

IFK Norrköping

At the age of 16, he moved from his parents' home in Umeå to Norrköping, where he joined IFK Norrköping in July 2016. He spent the 2017 to 2019 seasons on loan at IF Sylvia. Ahead of the 2019 season, Björk was promoted to IFK Norrköping's first team.[5] Björk made his Allsvenskan debut on 14 June 2020 in a 2–1 win over Kalmar FF.[6]

In August 2020, Björk was loaned out to Trelleborgs FF on a deal for the remainder of the 2020 season.[7] After returning to IFK Norrköping for 2021, he established himself as a key player for the team, scoring eight goals in 27 appearances throughout the season.

Brøndby

On 30 January 2022 it was confirmed that Björk had joined Danish Superliga club Brøndby IF on a deal until June 2026.[8] He made his competitive debut for the club on 20 February, featuring in the starting line-up of a 2–0 league victory against Nordsjælland.[9] He strained his hamstring during the spring, sidelining him for several months.[10]

On 18 August 2023, Björk returned to IFK Norrköping on a one-year loan deal.[11] On 1 July 2024, the clubs agreed to extend the loan agreement, so that it now expires on 31 December 2024.[12] [13]

Career statistics

Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
ClubSeasonLeagueNational cupEuropeOtherTotal
DivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
Umeå FC2016Division 1100010
IFK Norrköping2016Allsvenskan00000000
2017Allsvenskan00000000
2018Allsvenskan000000
2019Allsvenskan00430043
2020Allsvenskan403070
2021Allsvenskan26711278
Total30784003811
IF Sylvia (loan)2017Division 221700217
2018Division 225800258
2019Division 125300253
2020Division 1100010
Total7218007218
Trelleborgs FF (loan)2020Superettan1210000121
Brøndby2021–22Danish Superliga1100000110
2022–23Danish Superliga30000030
Total1400000140
IFK Norrköping (loan)2023Allsvenskan910091
Career total1382784000014631

Notes and References

  1. Web site: C. Björk: Summary . Soccerway . Perform Group . 4 September 2022.
  2. Web site: Carl Björk – Kontrakt & statistik – Fotbolltransfers . fotbolltransfers . 4 September 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20220904080830/https://fotbolltransfers.com/spelare/carl-bjork/9272 . 4 September 2022 . sv . live.
  3. News: Carl Björk till IFK Norrköping . 4 September 2022 . UFC . 31 July 2016 . https://web.archive.org/web/20211208112439/https://www.ufc.se/2016/08/01/carl-bjork-till-ifk-norrkoping/ . 8 December 2021 . sv.
  4. Web site: Umeå vs. Nyköping – 10 July 2016 . Soccerway . Perform Group . 4 September 2022.
  5. News: Officiellt: IFK Norrköping flyttar upp Carl Björk . 4 September 2022 . fotbolltransfers . 15 November 2018 . https://web.archive.org/web/20211208103452/https://fotbolltransfers.com/site/news/100553 . 8 December 2021 . sv.
  6. Web site: Norrköping vs. Kalmar – 14 June 2020 . Soccerway . Perform Group . 4 September 2022.
  7. News: Officiellt: Trelleborgs FF lånar Carl Björk . 4 September 2022 . fotbolltransfers . 4 August 2020 . https://web.archive.org/web/20211104041014/https://fotbolltransfers.com/site/news/126403 . 4 November 2021 . sv.
  8. Web site: Brøndby IF køber Carl Björk . Brøndby IF . 19 July 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20220417041117/https://brondby.com/nyheder/herrer/2022/januar/brondby-if-kober-carl-bjork . 17 April 2022 . da . 30 January 2022 . live.
  9. Web site: Nielsen . Christian . Björk efter BIF-debut: Jeg skulle have scoret . TV3 SPORT . 19 July 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20220719153754/https://www.tv3sport.dk/sport/andre/nyheder/bjork-efter-bif-debut-jeg-skulle-have-scoret . 19 July 2022 . da . 21 February 2022 . live.
  10. News: Karlsen . Nanna Møller . Skadesupdate fra Frederiksen: Björk skadet – Bjur på vej tilbage . 3 September 2022 . 3point . 3 July 2022 . da.
  11. Välkommen tillbaka, Carl Björk! . IFK Norrköping . 7 January 2024 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230819181930/https://ifknorrkoping.se/valkommen-tillbaka-carl-bjork/ . 19 August 2023 . sv-SE . 18 August 2023.
  12. Web site: Carl Björk stannar i IFK säsongen ut. sv-SE. IFK Norrköping. 2 July 2024.
  13. Web site: Carl Björks lejeophold i IFK Norrköping forlænges. da. Brøndby IF. 1 July 2024. 31 July 2024.