Maja Henriksson is a Swedish professional soccer player from Gothenburg, Sweden, who currently plays as a defender for the Dallas Trinity FC in the USL Super League.

Maja Henriksson
Personal information
Full name Maja Henriksson
Date of birth (1999-02-18) February 18, 1999 (age 25)
Place of birth Älvängen, Sweden
Height 5 ft 7 in (1.70 m)
Position(s) Defender
Team information
Current team
Dallas Trinity FC
Number 18
Youth career
2015 Älvängens IK
2015 Jitex
2016–2019 Kungsbacka DFF
College career
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2019–2022 Keiser University 86 (30)
2023 Nova Southeastern University 10 (4)
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2024– Dallas Trinity FC 2 (0)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 6 October 2024

Early life

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Henriksson grew up in Sweden and played at Aspero Idrottsgymnasium as well as the Swedish youth national team.

She played at Kungsbacka DFF in the Elitettan. In 2018, Kungsbacka won the Elitettan title, securing promotion to the top level Damallsvenskan.[1]

College career

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Keiser University

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Henriksson joined the Keiser Seahawks in 2019 and immediately had an impact. In her first year, she ranked fourth in assists in the NAIA. She was also part of a dominant Seahawk team that won back to back NAIA championships in 2019 and 2020.[1]

Nova Southeastern University

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In 2023, Henriksson joined Nova Southeastern University for her final year of eligibility where in the 10 games she played, she helped the defense record 7 shutouts.[2]

Club career

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Dallas Trinity FC

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On June 28, 2024, Maja Henriksson signed her first professional contract with Dallas Trinity FC.[3] She made her club debut on 13 September 2024 in a friendly match against Barcelona. Her league debut would come twelve days later against Lexington SC, coming in as an 85th minute substitute replacing Gabriela Guillén.

Personal life

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Henriksson received a Bachelors degree in Business Administration with a focus in International Business from Keiser University.[1]

Career Statistics

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Club summary

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As of 6 October 2024
Club Season League Playoffs Other Total
Division Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals
Jitex 2015 Elitettan 1 0 1 0
Kungsbacka 2016 12 0 12 0
2017 5 1 5 1
Dallas Trinity FC 2024–25 USL Super League 2 0 0 0 1 0 3 0
Career total 20 1 0 0 1 0 21 1

References

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  1. ^ a b "Maja Henriksson - 2022 - No. 17 Women's Soccer". Keiser University Athletics. Retrieved 2024-08-09.
  2. ^ "Maja Henriksson - Women's Soccer". Nova Southeastern University Athletics. Retrieved 2024-08-11.
  3. ^ "Henriksson Signs Professional Contract with Dallas Trinity". Nova Southeastern University Athletics. 2024-07-01. Retrieved 2024-08-09.
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