David Thomas Fällman (born 4 February 1990) is a Swedish professional footballer who plays for Stockholm Internazionale as a defender.

David Fällman
Fällman with Hammarby IF in 2018
Personal information
Full name David Thomas Fällman
Date of birth (1990-02-04) 4 February 1990 (age 34)
Place of birth Stockholm, Sweden
Height 1.87 m (6 ft 2 in)
Position(s) Defender
Team information
Current team
Stockholm Internazionale
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)
2018–2021 Hammarby IF 70 (1)
2021–2023 Aalesund 74 (2)
2024– Stockholm Internazionale 13 (1)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 1 August 2024

Club career

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Early career

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Fällman grew up in Mariefred,[1] and started his senior career in 2007 with Eskilstuna City in Division 2, Sweden's fourth tier.[2]

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.[1][3]

In the beginning of 2012, Fällman signed a three-month deal with AIK, but was not offered a contract extension with the club.[4]

Gefle IF

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On 21 March 2012, Fällman signed a multi-year contract with Gefle IF in Allsvenskan.[5]

He soon established himself as a key player in manager Pelle Olsson's side,[6] and he was named the new club captain in 2015.[7]

In total, Fällman made 111 league appearances for Gelfe IF across four seasons in the Swedish top division.[3]

Dalian Transcendence

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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.[8]

Hammarby IF

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On 16 February 2018, Fällman returned to Sweden and signed a three-year deal with Hammarby IF.[9] He played 27 games during his debut season, scoring once, as Hammarby finished 4th in the table.[3]

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.[3]

Aalesunds FK

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On 15 February 2021, Fällman completed a transfer to Aalesunds FK.[12]

Stockholm Internazionale

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On 25 January 2024, Fällman signed with Ettan-Norra club FC Stockholm Internazionale.[13]

Personal life

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Fällman is the cousin of Marcus Danielson, a fellow footballer that has represented the Sweden national team.[14]

References

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  1. ^ a b "Från klubblös till ledargestalt – Fotboll Sthlm möter David Fällman" (in Swedish). Fotboll STHLM. 10 August 2018. Retrieved 13 February 2020.
  2. ^ "David Fällman derbyladdade med Citys supportrar!" (in Swedish). Eskilstuna City. 14 May 2019. Retrieved 13 February 2020.
  3. ^ a b c d "David Fällman" (in Swedish). Swedish Football Association. Retrieved 13 February 2020.
  4. ^ "Inget kontrakt för Fällman". AIK Fotboll. Archived from the original on 1 April 2016. Retrieved 13 February 2020.
  5. ^ "Gefle IF värvar – och tappar" (in Swedish). Gefle Dagblad. 21 March 2012. Retrieved 13 February 2020.
  6. ^ "Gefle IF – Historik" (in Swedish). Gefle IF. Retrieved 13 February 2020.
  7. ^ "GIF:s lagkapten berättar om kontraktet, en "klappkass match" och om toppbetyget" (in Swedish). Arbetarbladet. 11 November 2015. Retrieved 13 February 2020.
  8. ^ "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.
  9. ^ "David Fällman klar för Hammarby" (in Swedish). Hammarby Fotboll. 16 February 2018. Retrieved 16 February 2018.
  10. ^ "Jeppe och David delar på kaptensrollen" (in Swedish). Hammarby Fotboll. 1 April 2019. Retrieved 13 February 2020.
  11. ^ "David Fällman om ljumskskadan: "Blir bara less på det"" (in Swedish). Fotboll STHLM. 11 August 2019. Retrieved 13 February 2020.
  12. ^ "David Fällman lämnar – klar för Aalesunds FK" (in Swedish). Hammarby Fotboll. 15 February 2021. Retrieved 15 February 2021.
  13. ^ "David Fällman är klar för FC!" (in Swedish). fcsthlm.com. 25 January 2024. Retrieved 1 August 2024.
  14. ^ "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.
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