Björn Oscar Tiger Wallin (born 9 July 2001) is a Swedish footballer who plays as a Centre-back for EFL League One side Peterborough United.

Oscar Wallin
Personal information
Full name Björn Oscar Tiger Wallin
Date of birth (2001-07-09) July 9, 2001 (age 23)
Place of birth Sundsvall, Sweden
Height 1.91 m (6 ft 3 in)
Position(s) Centre-back
Team information
Current team
Peterborough United
Number 5
Youth career
Essviks AIF
–2020 GIF Sundsvall
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2021 Hudiksvalls FF 27 (1)
2022–2024 Degerfors IF 28 (0)
2024– Peterborough United 0 (0)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 1 August 2024

Career

edit

He started his career in Essviks AIF, and played for the academy team of GIF Sundsvall. When he was not given a chance for their senior team, he joined Hudiksvalls FF in the third tier. Hudiksvall were relegated, but Wallin was signed by Degerfors IF, bypassing the second tier to sign for the Allsvenskan club.[1][2] Wallin made his Allsvenskan debut on 2 April 2023 against Hammarby.[3][4]

Peterborough United

edit

On 1 August 2024, Wallin signed for EFL League One side Peterborough United for an undisclosed fee on a two year deal with an option for a third.[5]

References

edit
  1. ^ Staifo, Ninib (4 January 2022). "Officiellt: Oscar Wallin klar för Degerfors" (in Swedish). Fotbolltransfers. Retrieved 24 July 2023.
  2. ^ Mickelsson, Victoria (7 January 2022). "Från GIF-talang till allsvenska konkurrenten – Wallin om snabba resan: "Han hade rätt"". Sundsvalls Tidning (in Swedish). Retrieved 24 July 2023.
  3. ^ "Oscar Wallin". Fotbolltransfers (in Swedish). Retrieved 24 July 2023.
  4. ^ Oscar Wallin at Soccerway. Retrieved 24 July 2023.
  5. ^ "Posh Secure Signature Of Swedish Defender". www.theposh.com. 1 August 2024. Retrieved 1 August 2024.