Championship
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2024/2025
#14
Hjalmar Ekdal is a defender from Sweden who plays for Burnley, wearing shirt number 14. This season he has made 2 appearances. Born in 1998, he stands 1.88 m tall.
Player information
Known as
H. Ekdal
Position
Defender
Team
Burnley
Nationality
Sweden
Date of birth
21 October 1998
Age
27 years
Height
1.88 m
Weight
77 kg
Sex
Male
Shirt number
14
Season statistics
2
Matches
0
Goals
0
Assists
0
Yellow cards
0
Red cards
Recent matches · last 4
D
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L
Trophy cabinet · 3 won
Allsvenskan
1×
Clubs and national teams · 2
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Sweden National team
The career of Hjalmar Ekdal so far
Hjalmar Ekdal's career began at Hammarby. He moved to Sirius in 2020, to Djurgården in 2021 for €70k, to Burnley in 2023 for €2.8m and then to Burnley in 2025, among 5 recorded transfers in total. He has won 4 trophies, including Championship, Allsvenskan. He currently plays for Burnley.
Career history · 6 transfers
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2025
FC Groningen Burnley
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2025
Burnley FC Groningen
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2023
Djurgården Burnley
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2021
Hammarby Djurgården
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2020
Sirius –
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2020
Hammarby Sirius
Frequently asked questions about Hjalmar Ekdal
What team does Hjalmar Ekdal play for?
Hjalmar Ekdal plays for Burnley.
What position does Hjalmar Ekdal play?
Hjalmar Ekdal plays as a defender, usually as a centre back.
How old is Hjalmar Ekdal?
Hjalmar Ekdal is 27 years old, born on 21 October 1998.
How tall is Hjalmar Ekdal?
Hjalmar Ekdal is 1.88 m (6′2″) tall.
Where is Hjalmar Ekdal from?
Hjalmar Ekdal is from Sweden.
Which teams has Hjalmar Ekdal played for?
Hjalmar Ekdal has played for Hammarby, Sirius, Djurgården, Burnley and FC Groningen.
What shirt number does Hjalmar Ekdal wear?
Hjalmar Ekdal wears shirt number 14 for Burnley.
When did Hjalmar Ekdal join Burnley?
Hjalmar Ekdal joined Burnley from FC Groningen on 30 June 2025.