Oscar Krusnell Explained

Oscar Krusnell
Fullname:Oscar Krusnell
Birth Date:17 February 1999
Birth Place:Stockholm, Sweden
Position:Left-back
Currentclub:Haugesund
Clubnumber:3
Youthyears1:–2012
Youthclubs1:Enskede IK
Youthyears2:2013–2015
Youthclubs2:AIK
Youthyears3:2015–2017
Youthclubs3:Sunderland
Years1:2017–2020
Caps1:5
Goals1:0
Years2:2019
Clubs2:IK Frej (loan)
Caps2:3
Goals2:0
Years3:2019
Clubs3:Team TG FF (loan)
Caps3:12
Goals3:2
Years4:2020
Clubs4:IK Frej (loan)
Caps4:26
Goals4:1
Years5:2021–2023
Clubs5:IF Brommapojkarna
Caps5:50
Goals5:3
Years6:2023–
Clubs6:FK Haugesund
Caps6:28
Goals6:1
Nationalyears1:2014–2016
Nationalteam1:Sweden U17
Nationalcaps1:23
Nationalgoals1:1
Nationalyears2:2017–2018
Nationalteam2:Sweden U19
Nationalcaps2:7
Nationalgoals2:0
Club-Update:4 December 2023
Nationalteam-Update:27 March 2018

Oscar Krusnell (born 17 February 1999) is a Swedish footballer who plays for Haugesund as a left-back.

Early life

Krusnell was born in Stockholm and grew up in the borough of Årsta.[1] He started his footballing career as a youngster at local club Enskede IK.[2]

In 2013, at age 14, he joined the youth system of Allsvenskan club AIK.[2] He quickly moved up the ranks and represented the sides U17s, U19s and U21s during the following years.[3] He made his senior debut for AIK in a pre-season friendly ahead of the 2015 Allsvenskan season.[4]

In July 2015, Krusnell signed a three-year deal with Sunderland in Premier League.[5] At age 16, he became the first youth academy player to ever get transferred abroad from AIK.[3] Krusnell joined the club at the same time as fellow countryman Joel Asoro, a forward from Brommapojkarna.[6]

At Sunderland, he settled as a frequent starter in the academy squad. He soon also signed a new youth contract with the club, lasting until June 2019.[7]

During the 2016–17 season, Krusnell featured regularly in the Sunderland U18s, making 22 competitive appearances. Getting known as a well built and versatile player with good feet, Krusnell rotated between several positions, playing either left or centre back as well as making appearances on the left side of midfield.[5]

Club career

Hammarby IF

On 10 August 2017, Krusnell transferred to Hammarby IF, thus returning to his native country at age 18. Krusnell signed a three-year contract, his first professional deal, with Hammarby and left Sunderland without making any senior appearances.[1] Reports suggested that he moved on a free.[8] Krusnell made his competitive debut on 21 August, coming on as a late sub, in a 3–0 away win against Örebro SK.[9]

Krusnell spent the vast majority of the 2019 season out on loan. First at affiliated club IK Frej in Superettan and then Team TG in Division 1, Sweden's third tier.[10]

In 2020, Krusnell was also sent on loan to IK Frej, and left Hammarby at the end of the year when his contract expired.[11]

IF Brommapojkarna

On 30 December 2020, Krusnell moved to IF Brommapojkarna in Division 1, the domestic third tier.[11]

International career

Oscar Krusnell played 23 games for the Swedish national U17 team.[2] He made his debut against Finland on 19 August 2014, in a 1–1 draw.[12] Krusnell scored his only goal for the side in a 3–0 win against Norway in a friendly on 18 September 2014.[13] He was called up to the 2016 UEFA European Under-17 Championship in Azerbaijan, but had to withdraw from the squad due to an injury.[14]

In 2017, Krusnell was called up to the Swedish U19 national team. He made his debut 4–1 friendly win against Hungary on 6 June 2017.[15]

Notes and References

  1. News: Oscar Krusnell till Hammarby. Hammarby Fotboll. 2017-08-10.
  2. News: Landslagsdatabasen: Oscar Krusnell. SvFF. 2017-08-10.
  3. News: Sunderland värvar AIK-talang. Aftonbladet. 2017-08-10.
  4. News: Officiellt: Sunderland värvar Oscar Krusnell från AIK. Fotbolltransfers.com. 2017-08-10.
  5. News: Oscar Krusnell. A.F.C. Sunderland. 2017-08-10.
  6. News: The Beginning: Krusnell on fulfilling a dream. A.F.C. Sunderland. 2017-08-10.
  7. News: 'You get some crap if you're cocky here'; Youngster lifts the lid on life at Sunderland's academy. Roker Report. 2017-08-10.
  8. News: PÅ FD: Bajens klipp – bara 4 miljoner för tre jättetalanger. Fotbolldirekt. 12 August 2017. 30 August 2017.
  9. News: Tigerrandig utklassningsseger i Örebro. Hammarby Fotboll. 21 August 2017. 22 August 2017.
  10. News: Hammarby-talang klar för TTG!. Team TG FF. Swedish. 13 August 2019. 4 January 2020.
  11. News: Oscar Krusnell klar för BP. IF Brommapojkarna. Swedish. 30 December 2020. 8 April 2021.
  12. Web site: 1–1 i första landskampen. Svenskfotboll. 11 August 2017. Swedish.
  13. Web site: 3–0 mot Norge i Kungälv. Svenskfotboll. 11 August 2017. Swedish.
  14. Web site: Isak och Haksabanovic lämnar återbud till EM. Svenskfotboll. 11 August 2017. Swedish.
  15. Web site: Blixtrande anfallsspel bakom storseger. Svenskfotboll. 11 August 2017. Swedish.