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Alexander Martin Fransson (born 2 April 1994) is a Swedish professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for Allsvenskan club IFK Norrköping.
Key Information
Club career
[edit]IFK Norrköping
[edit]Born in Norrköping, Fransson joined Norrköping as a 14-year-old from Lindö FF in 2008, and played in the club's academy until 2012. He made his Allsvenskan debut on the opening game of the 2013 season, in their away win against Mjällby AIF, the day before his 19th birthday.[1] He made in total 20 appearances in 2013, 18 in the league and two cup games.
His first Allsvenskan goal came also away at Mjällby, scoring the team's only goal in their 3–1 defeat on 14 August 2014. For Norrköping he played as a midfielder.[2]
In the last round of 2015 Allsvenskan, on 31 October 2015, Fransson won his first senior title as Norrköping won the Swedish championship for the first time in 26 years.[3] Eight days later, Fransson and IFK Norrköping took their second title for the season when they defeated 2014–15 Svenska Cupen winners IFK Göteborg in 2015 Svenska Supercupen.[4]
Basel
[edit]On 2 January 2016, Basel announced that they had signed Fransson on a four-and-a-half-year contract up until 30 June 2020.[5] He joined Basel's first team for their 2015–16 season under head coach Urs Fischer. After playing in three test games, Fransson played his domestic league debut for the club in the away game in the Letzigrund on 14 February 2016 as Basel won 4–0 against Grasshopper, coming in as substitute in the 90 minute.[6] He scored his first league goal for the club on 21 February in the home game in the St. Jakob-Park as Basel won 5–1 against Vaduz.[7][8]
Under trainer Urs Fischer Fransson won the Swiss Super League championship at the end of the 2015–16 Super League season. Fransson played in 16 of the 18 league matches.[9] At the end of the 2016–17 Super League season the team won the championship again. For the club this was the eighth title in a row and their 20th championship title in total. Fransson played in 25 league games.[10] They also won the Swiss Cup for the twelfth time, which meant they had won the double for the sixth time in the club's history. Frannsson played in four of the sic cup games.[11]
On 26 December 2017 Basel announced that Fransson would be loaned to Lausanne-Sport to gain more first-team opportunities.[12]
After the loan period, Fransson returned to the team, but a few days later it was announced that he would leave the club. In his three seasons with the club, Fransson played a total of 81 games for Basel scoring three goals. 51 of these games were in the Swiss Super League, seven in the Swiss Cup, seven in the UEFA competitions (Champions League and Europa League) and 16 were friendly games. He scored two goala in the domestic league and the other was scored during the cup.[13]
Return to IFK Norrköping
[edit]On 4 July 2018, Norrköping announced that they had signed Fransson on a three-year contract until 30 June 2021.[14]
AEK Athens
[edit]On 2 February 2022, AEK Athens announced that they had signed Fransson on a one-and-a-half-year contract. He didn't have the chance to play regular football for them. He played only in three Super League matches and four in the Greek Cup. He won the double for the 2022–23 season and he was released when his contract expired.
International career
[edit]Fransson represented the Sweden U19 national team nine times between 2012 and 2013. In November 2014, Fransson played his first game for Sweden U21.[citation needed]
Fransson made his debut in the Sweden national team in an unofficial friendly against Estonia on 6 January 2016, played in the Armed Forces Stadium in Abu Dhabi. He started the match and played 55 minutes before being substituted in the 1–1 draw.[15] His second cap followed on 10 January in a 3–0 win against Finland played at the same venue. This match was also an unofficial friendly and he came on as a substitute in the 62nd minute.[16]
Career statistics
[edit]- As of match played 15 May 2023[1]
| Club | Season | League | National Cup | Continental | Other | Total | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Division | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||
| IFK Norrköping | 2013 | Allsvenskan | 18 | 0 | 2 | 1 | —– | —– | 20 | 1 | ||
| 2014 | Allsvenskan | 26 | 2 | 4 | 0 | —– | —– | 30 | 2 | |||
| 2015 | Allsvenskan | 29 | 5 | 5 | 0 | —– | 1[a] | 1 | 35 | 6 | ||
| Total | 73 | 7 | 11 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 85 | 9 | ||
| Basel | 2015–16 | Super League | 16 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3[b] | 0 | — | 19 | 1 | |
| 2016–17 | Super League | 25 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 2[c] | 0 | — | 31 | 2 | ||
| 2017–18 | Super League | 10 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 3[c] | 0 | — | 16 | 0 | ||
| Total | 51 | 2 | 7 | 1 | 8 | 0 | — | 66 | 3 | |||
| Lausanne-Sport (loan) | 2017–18 | Super League | 12 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | — | 12 | 0 | ||
| IFK Norrköping | 2018 | Allsvenskan | 18 | 2 | 1 | 2 | —– | —– | 19 | 4 | ||
| 2019 | Allsvenskan | 28 | 5 | 3 | 0 | 6[b] | 0 | — | 37 | 5 | ||
| 2020 | Allsvenskan | 25 | 2 | 2 | 0 | —– | —– | 27 | 2 | |||
| 2021 | Allsvenskan | 30 | 0 | 4 | 0 | —– | —– | 34 | 0 | |||
| Total | 101 | 9 | 10 | 2 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 117 | 11 | ||
| AEK Athens | 2021–22 | Superleague Greece | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | — | 1 | 0 | ||
| 2022–23 | Superleague Greece | 2 | 0 | 4 | 0 | — | — | 6 | 0 | |||
| Total | 3 | 0 | 4 | 0 | — | — | 7 | 0 | ||||
| Career total | 240 | 18 | 32 | 4 | 14 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 287 | 23 | ||
- ^ Appearance in the Svenska Supercupen
- ^ a b Appearances in the Europa League
- ^ a b Appearances in the Champions League
International
[edit]- As of 11 January 2019.[17]
| National team | Year | Apps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sweden | 2016 | 5 | 0 |
| 2017 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2018 | 1 | 0 | |
| 2019 | 2 | 0 | |
| Total | 8 | 0 | |
Honours
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ a b c "A. Fransson". Soccerway. Retrieved 22 October 2014.
- ^ "Alexander Fransson". svenskfotboll.se. Retrieved 11 October 2014.
- ^ "IFK Norrköping är svenska mästare". aftonbladet.se. Sportbladet. 31 October 2015. Retrieved 2 January 2016.
- ^ "IFK Norrköping tog hem supercup-titeln". expressen.se. Expressen. 8 November 2015. Retrieved 2 January 2016.
- ^ "Alexander Fransson wechselt zum FC Basel 1893". fcb.ch. FC Basel 1893. 2 January 2016. Retrieved 2 January 2016.
- ^ Verein "Basler Fussballarchiv” (14 February 2016). "Grasshopper Club - FC Basel 0:4 (0:2)". Verein "Basler Fussballarchiv”. Retrieved 16 November 2022.
- ^ Marti, Caspar (2016). "Der FCB dreht das Spiel and gewinnt gegen Vaduz 5:1". FC Basel 1893. Retrieved 21 February 2016.
- ^ Verein "Basler Fussballarchiv” (21 February 2016). "FC Basel - FC Vaduz 5:1 (0:1)". Verein "Basler Fussballarchiv”. Retrieved 16 November 2022.
- ^ Marti, Casper (2016). "Es ist vollbracht ! Der FCB ist zum 19. Mal Meister". FC Basel 1893. Retrieved 30 April 2016.
- ^ Marti, Casper (2017). "Der Saisonabschluss im Zeitraffer". FC Basel 1893. Archived from the original on 30 May 2019. Retrieved 2 June 2017.
- ^ a b "Swiss football: FC Basel wins 3–0 over Sion in Geneva; police extra vigilant after game". allaboutgeneva.com. 25 May 2017. Archived from the original on 17 May 2019. Retrieved 25 May 2017.
- ^ FC Basel 1893 (2017). "Alexander Fransson leihweise zum FC Lausanne Sport". FC Basel 1893. Archived from the original on 4 July 2018. Retrieved 2 December 2017.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link) - ^ Verein "Basler Fussballarchiv” (2022). "Alexander Fransson - FCB statistic". Verein "Basler Fussballarchiv”. Retrieved 16 November 2022.
- ^ Norrköping, IFK. "Välkommen hem, Alexander "Alle" Fransson! · IFK Norrköping". ifknorrkoping.se (in Swedish). Archived from the original on 4 July 2018. Retrieved 4 July 2018.
- ^ "Oavgjort mot Estland". svenskfotboll.se. Swedish Football Association. 6 January 2016. Retrieved 10 January 2016.
- ^ "Enkel seger mot Finland". svenskfotboll.se. Swedish Football Association. 10 January 2016. Retrieved 10 January 2016.
- ^ Alexander Fransson at Soccerway
External links
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Wikimedia Commons has media related to Alexander Fransson.
- Alexander Fransson at the Swedish Football Association (in Swedish) (archive)
- Alexander Fransson national team profile at SvFF (in Swedish) (archived)
- IFK Norrköping profile
- Swiss Football League profile
- Alexander Fransson at Olympics.com
- Alexander Fransson at Sveriges Olympiska Kommitté (in Swedish) (in English)
- Alexander Fransson at Olympics at Sports-Reference.com (archived)
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Alexander Fransson
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Club career
Youth career
Fransson began his youth career at Lindö FF before joining the IFK Norrköping academy at the age of 14 in 2008. He progressed through the club's youth ranks, playing for the U19 team until signing his first professional contract with IFK Norrköping on 1 January 2013.IFK Norrköping (2013–2015)
Fransson signed his first professional contract with his hometown club IFK Norrköping on 1 January 2013, at the age of 18, marking his promotion from the club's U19 academy to the senior squad. He made his Allsvenskan debut on 1 April 2013, coming on as a substitute in a 2–1 away victory against Mjällby AIF at Strandvallen. Over the next three seasons, Fransson established himself as a regular in the midfield, accumulating 73 appearances and scoring 7 goals across all competitions.[2] In the 2014 season, Fransson scored his first Allsvenskan goal on 14 August, netting IFK Norrköping's consolation strike in a 3–1 away defeat to Mjällby AIF. He recorded 2 goals and 2 assists in 26 league appearances that year, contributing to the team's push toward European qualification.[4] Fransson's breakthrough came in 2015, where he started all 29 Allsvenskan matches, scoring 5 goals and providing 2 assists while anchoring the midfield in coach Jens Gustafsson's 4-4-2 formation. His consistent performances were pivotal in IFK Norrköping's title-winning campaign, culminating in a 2–0 home victory over Malmö FF on 31 October that clinched the Allsvenskan championship—the club's first league title in 26 years. Fransson started and played the full 90 minutes in that decisive match, helping secure a clean sheet against the defending champions.[5][6] Earlier that year, on 8 November 2015, Fransson featured prominently in the Svenska Supercupen final, scoring the opening goal in a 3–0 win over IFK Göteborg to claim the season's first silverware.[7]Basel (2016–2018)
In January 2016, Alexander Fransson transferred from IFK Norrköping to FC Basel, signing a four-and-a-half-year contract until June 2020 for a fee of €800,000. Fransson quickly integrated into the Basel squad, making his debut in the Swiss Super League shortly after arriving and contributing to the club's successful campaign in the 2015–16 season, where he appeared in 16 league matches, scored 1 goal and provided 1 assist as Basel clinched the league title. In the following 2016–17 season, he featured more prominently with 25 league appearances, 1 goal, and 5 assists, playing a supporting role in midfield as Basel defended their Swiss Super League title with 79 points from 36 matches. In 2017–18, he made 10 league appearances with 1 assist before his loan. During the UEFA Champions League, Fransson made 5 appearances for Basel across the 2016–17 and 2017–18 seasons, including substitute roles against Arsenal and Ludogorets Razgrad in the 2016–17 group stage (110 minutes total), as the team advanced to the knockout phase before elimination by Manchester City in 2017–18. Overall, across all competitions from 2016 to 2018, Fransson recorded 59 appearances and 2 goals for Basel.[2][8] However, Fransson's playing time diminished in the 2017–18 season due to intense competition for midfield positions from established players such as Taulant Xhaka, Fabian Frei, and Marcel Djengoue. In February 2018, seeking more regular minutes, he was loaned to fellow Swiss Super League side Lausanne-Sport until the end of the season, where he made 12 league appearances, recording 0 goals and 2 assists amid the team's relegation battle.[2][9]IFK Norrköping (2018–2021)
Fransson returned to IFK Norrköping in July 2018, signing a three-year contract with the club after terminating his deal with FC Basel and following a loan spell at Lausanne-Sport earlier that year. His time abroad had sharpened his tactical understanding, which he brought back to contribute to the team's midfield dynamics.[10][11] During his second spell at IFK Norrköping from 2018 to 2021, Fransson became a pivotal figure in the midfield, serving as team captain in 2019 and 2020. Over three and a half seasons, he featured in 101 appearances across all competitions, scoring 9 goals and providing numerous assists while often anchoring the central midfield.[2] A standout campaign came in the 2019 Allsvenskan season, where Fransson netted 5 goals and recorded 3 assists in 28 league appearances, helping drive IFK Norrköping to a fifth-place finish and qualification for European competition. The club enjoyed a period of stability under his leadership, securing upper mid-table positions with a runner-up spot in 2018, fifth in 2019, sixth in 2020, and seventh in 2021, avoiding any relegation concerns while maintaining competitive form.[2][12] Fransson's original contract, set to expire in June 2021, was extended in July 2021 until the end of the season to allow him to see out the campaign. By late 2021, seeking fresh challenges abroad after a solid domestic run, he opted not to renew long-term, paving the way for his departure from the club.[13]AEK Athens (2022–2023)
On 2 February 2022, AEK Athens announced the signing of Alexander Fransson on a free transfer from IFK Norrköping, with the Swedish midfielder agreeing to a contract until June 2023 and an option for an additional year.[14][15] Fransson made his debut for AEK on 19 February 2022, coming on as a substitute in a 1–0 away win against Panetolikos in the Greek Super League. Over the course of his 18-month stint, he recorded just three appearances across all competitions, failing to score or provide assists, as persistent injuries—particularly recurring muscle problems—severely limited his involvement.[16] Despite his marginal role on the pitch, Fransson remained part of the AEK squad that achieved a domestic double in the 2022–23 season, securing the Greek Super League title with 78 points from 36 matches and defeating PAOK 2–0 in the Greek Cup final. Following an underwhelming campaign marked by limited contributions, Fransson and AEK mutually terminated his contract in June 2023, allowing him to seek opportunities elsewhere as a free agent.Omonia and Odds BK (2023–2024)
Following his limited playing time at AEK Athens, where he made only 3 appearances across all competitions, Fransson sought greater opportunities and joined Omonia Nicosia on a free transfer on 19 August 2023. The Swedish midfielder signed a one-year contract with the Cypriot club, aiming to revive his career in the Cypriot First Division.[10] During the 2023–24 season, Fransson featured in 19 matches for Omonia across league and cup competitions, contributing 1 goal as the team finished second in the regular season standings. His contract expired at the end of June 2024, after which he became a free agent.[10] In September 2024, Fransson returned to Scandinavian football by signing a short-term deal with Norwegian club Odds BK until the end of the year.[17] He made 9 appearances in the Eliteserien without scoring, often deployed in central midfield as Odds BK battled relegation. The team ultimately suffered relegation to the 1. divisjon on 10 November 2024 after a 2–0 defeat to Sandefjord, marking their first drop from the top flight in 16 years and contributing to Fransson's departure upon contract expiry in December.[18]IFK Norrköping (2025–present)
Fransson rejoined IFK Norrköping on 25 March 2025, signing a free transfer contract until 31 December 2025, marking his third stint with the club and underscoring his long-standing loyalty to his hometown team.[1][19] In the 2025 Allsvenskan season, Fransson has been a key figure in midfield, providing stability and experience to a side battling in the lower half of the table, with 27 appearances and 1 goal as of 12 November 2025. His sole goal came in a 2-1 victory over AIK on 22 September 2025, a crucial strike that highlighted his continued threat in central midfield despite limited attacking output.[20][21] As a 31-year-old veteran, Fransson has embraced a leadership role upon his return, expressing a strong hunger to contribute and mentor younger teammates in his new defensive midfield responsibilities. His presence has helped bolster the team's defensive structure amid a challenging campaign, contributing to IFK Norrköping's 13th-place standing and avoidance of relegation pressure.[19][22][20][23] Fransson's homecoming was met with enthusiasm from supporters, who view his return as a symbol of club continuity, though reports in early November 2025 indicated he had turned down initial contract extension offers from the club.[24][25]International career
Youth career
Alexander Fransson made his debut for the Sweden U17 national team in 2011, marking the start of his progression through the Swedish youth international setup.[3] This early exposure helped build his foundational skills in competitive environments, though specific cap totals for this level remain undocumented in primary records.[3] Fransson advanced to the Sweden U19 team, where he accumulated 9 caps between 2012 and 2013 without scoring any goals.[3] His appearances included key friendlies, such as matches against Russia in October 2012 and Scotland in March 2013, which provided valuable experience against international opposition and contributed to his technical development as a central midfielder.[26] These fixtures emphasized tactical discipline and team cohesion in youth setups. At the U21 level, Fransson earned 22 caps for the Sweden U21/Olympic team from 2014 to 2017, during which he scored 1 goal.[3] Notable involvements included participation in the 2017 UEFA European Under-21 Championship qualifiers, as well as matches against Nordic opponents like Finland, highlighting his role in regional rivalries and high-stakes qualification campaigns.[27] By 2016, his consistent performances in youth internationals, alongside his emergence from IFK Norrköping's youth system, positioned him for senior national team consideration.[14]Senior career
Fransson earned his first senior call-up to the Sweden national team in January 2016 for a pair of friendly matches during an international training camp in Abu Dhabi. He made his debut on 6 January 2016, coming on as a substitute in a 1–1 draw against Estonia. Three days later, on 10 January 2016, he appeared again as a substitute in a 3–0 victory over Finland. These early outings marked the beginning of his brief senior international career, showcasing his potential as a versatile midfielder transitioning from the youth ranks.[28] Fransson's subsequent appearances came in competitive fixtures, including the 2018 FIFA World Cup qualifiers, where he featured in matches such as the 1–1 draw against the Netherlands on 6 September 2016 and the 1–0 win over Luxembourg on 7 October 2016. Under head coach Janne Andersson, who took over in 2016, Fransson served primarily as a squad player, often entering as a substitute to provide midfield depth and energy amid Sweden's successful qualification campaign for the 2018 World Cup, where the team advanced to the quarterfinals without his involvement in the tournament itself.[29][30] Over the period from 2016 to 2019, Fransson accumulated a total of 8 caps for Sweden without scoring any goals. His final appearance came on 11 January 2019 in a 2–2 friendly draw against Iceland, where he came on as a substitute after 26 minutes.[3] The limited number of caps can be attributed to stiff competition in midfield from established players such as Emil Forsberg, Sebastian Larsson, and Gustav Svensson, who were preferred in the starting lineup during key campaigns. Despite his U21 experience paving the way for senior promotion, Fransson did not receive further call-ups after 2019.[31][32]Career statistics
Club
| Club | Season | League | Apps | Goals | Assists |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IFK Norrköping | 2013 | Allsvenskan | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| IFK Norrköping | 2014 | Allsvenskan | 24 | 2 | 1 |
| IFK Norrköping | 2015 | Allsvenskan | 29 | 5 | 2 |
| FC Basel | 2015–16 | Swiss Super League | 16 | 1 | 1 |
| FC Basel | 2016–17 | Swiss Super League | 25 | 1 | 5 |
| Lausanne-Sport (loan) | 2017–18 | Swiss Super League | 23 | 1 | 2 |
| FC Basel | 2017–18 | Swiss Super League | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| IFK Norrköping | 2018 | Allsvenskan | 29 | 3 | 2 |
| IFK Norrköping | 2019 | Allsvenskan | 29 | 3 | 3 |
| IFK Norrköping | 2020 | Allsvenskan | 22 | 1 | 1 |
| IFK Norrköping | 2021 | Allsvenskan | 22 | 2 | 2 |
| AEK Athens | 2021–22 | Super League Greece | 6 | 1 | 1 |
| AEK Athens | 2022–23 | Super League Greece | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Omonia | 2023–24 | Cypriot First Division | 26 | 1 | 1 |
| Odds BK | 2024 | Eliteserien | 25 | 2 | 1 |
| IFK Norrköping | 2025 | Allsvenskan | 15 | 1 | 0 |
| Career total | 274 | 20 | 22 |
International
Senior
*Includes official and unofficial matches.[3]Youth
| National team | Year | Apps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sweden U19 | 2012–13 | 9 | 0 |
| Sweden U21 | 2014–17 | 22 | 1 |
| Total | 31 | 1 |