Falkenbergs FF

Falkenberg
Full nameFalkenbergs Fotbollförening
Founded3 January 1928; 98 years ago (1928-01-03)
GroundFalcon Alkoholfri Arena, Falkenberg
Capacity5,500
ChairmanPatrik Hannell
Head coachChristoffer Andersson
LeagueSuperettan
20255th
Websitehttp://www.falkenbergsff.se/

Falkenbergs Fotbollsförening, also known simply as Falkenbergs FF, Falkenberg or (especially locally) FFF, is a Swedish football club based in Falkenberg. Formed on 3 January 1928, the club has played five seasons in the countrys top division Allsvenskan and currently play in the second highest division. Falkenberg are affiliated with Hallands Fotbollförbund and play their home games at Falcon Alkoholfri Arena.

History

The first Falkenbergs FF team in 1928.

Falkenbergs FF was founded in 1928 in response to the towns general sports club Falkenbergs Gymnastiksällskap shutting down their football team. A group of small Falkenberg-based football teams met and decided to join forces and create the new club. Their first ever game was played on 25 March 1928 in a friendly win against Varbergs BoIS who would go on to become their long time local rivals.

During the first thirty seasons of Falkenbergs FF the club spent most of its time in the third tier of Swedish football. The lowpoint came in the early seventies when Falkenberg had dropped to the seventh tier. However, they would then start ascending in the Swedish league system, earning two consecutive promotions in 1986 to Division 2 and in 1987 to Division 1, which at the time was the second tier of Swedish football. The following 1988 season Falkenberg played in the second division for the first time ever.

Falkenberg playing against AIK in the 2014 Allsvenskan.

In 1998 Falkenbergs FF led Division 1 Södra after twelve games and had their sights set on qualifying for Allsvenskan. But the club's success would not last all 26 rounds and they finished seventh in the league table. The club would have to wait 15 more years until the 2013 Superettan season where they won the league and for the first time ever qualified for Swedens top flight. They would go on to play the next three years in Allsvenskan before being relegated and then a couple of years later spend two more seasons in the nations highest division.

After their second relegation the club continued to be relegated to the third tier instantly the next season but were able to return to Superettan once again after three years.

Kit

Falkenberg players wearing their home kit in 2023.

Falkenbergs FF play in yellow shirts with white shorts and socks.

After 14 years of playing in Nike shirts the club announced that they had signed with Adidas to be their new kit manufacturer starting from the 2020 season and forward.

Period Kit manufacturer Shirt sponsor (chest)
2006–2012 United States Nike ?
2013–2019 Gekås
2020– Germany Adidas

Recent seasons

Summary of the ten most recent seasons for Falkenbergs FF:

A chart showing the progress of Falkenbergs FF through the Swedish football league system. The different shades of gray represent league divisions.
Season Division Tier Pos Pl W D L + - P Cup Attendances
2016 Allsvenskan 1 ↓ 16 302424 258410 Group stage 2,928
2017 Superettan 2 4 3012126 503948 2nd round 2,889
2018 ↑ 2 301857 613459 Group stage 2,818
2019 Allsvenskan 1 13 306717 256225 Quarterfinals 3,732
2020 ↓ 16 305916 335424 Group stage 0
2021 Superettan 2 ↓ 16 306717 345525 Group stage 878
2022 Ettan 3 2 301974 642164 – 1,354
2023 2 302073 722467 2nd round 1,357
2024 ↑ 1 301965 511963 2nd round 1,333
2025 Superettan 2 5 3012108 533646 Group stage 2,510

Stadiums

Falkenberg originally played their home games at Falkenbergs IP, a mixed use stadium with running tracks. In 2017 they moved into the newly built 5,500 capacity football stadium Falcon Alkoholfri Arena. The name, which is sponsored by Falcon Brewery and translates to "Falcon Non-alcoholic Arena", quickly became viral in Sweden after its announcement and is credited by local politicians for putting the city of Falkenberg on the map nationally.

The stadium exterior in 2020.
One of the two main stands.
A tifo by the Falkenberg fans in 2017.

Players

First-team squad

As of 20 July 2026

Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules; some limited exceptions apply. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.

No. Pos. Nation Player
1 GK  SWE Anton Andersson
2 DF  SWE Gabriel Johansson
4 DF  SWE Tim Stålheden
5 DF  SWE Noel Hansson
6 DF  SWE Linus Borgström
8 DF  SWE Nils Bertilsson
9 FW  SWE Albin Andersson
10 MF  SWE Elias Mohammad
11 MF  SWE Hampus Källström
14 FW  SWE William Videhult
15 DF  SWE Wilton Ljunggren
17 DF  KOS Argjend Miftari
No. Pos. Nation Player
18 MF  CIV Lass Sangaré
19 MF  SWE Oskar Lindberg
21 MF  SWE Lion Beqiri
23 DF  SWE Alexander Salo
24 DF  SWE Nils Persson
25 MF  SWE Gazton Alexandersson
28 MF  SWE Melker Nilsson
29 FW  FRA Hugo Komano
30 MF  NGR Godwin Aguda
31 GK  SWE Gustav Lillienberg
- GK  SWE Alexander Carlsson (on loan from IFK Göteborg)

Out on loan

Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules; some limited exceptions apply. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.

No. Pos. Nation Player
3 MF  SWE Noel Lundgren (at Tvååkers IF until 30 November 2026)
No. Pos. Nation Player
— MF  SWE Melwin Kocanovic (at IF Böljan until 30 November 2026)

Notable players

The following 18 players were picked for the Falkenbergs FF "best of 2007–2020" squad in newspaper Hallands Nyheter:

Former team captain David Svensson represented Falkenbergs FF throughout his whole career as a one-club man, playing a total of 413 games for the club.
Name Years
Sweden Hampus Nilsson 2017–2019
Sweden Erik Berg 2008–2011
Sweden Daniel Johansson 2009–2017
Sweden Patrik Lundgren 1998–2007
Sweden Adam Eriksson 2012–2015
Sweden Jesper Karlsson 2016
Sweden David Svensson 2000–2017
Sweden Robin Ganemyr 2007–2012
Sweden Niclas Eliasson 2013
Sweden Stefan Rodevåg 2004–2006, 2009–2017
Sweden Gustaf Nilsson 2014–2016
Sweden Otto Martler 2013–2016
Sweden Björn Carlsson 2003–2009
Sweden Jens Gustafsson 2003–2009
Nigeria Dominic Chatto 2017–2019
Sweden Joel Anell 2007–2008
Sweden Victor Sköld 2012–2013
Sweden Daniel Alexandersson 1997, 2000–2003, 2010–2011

Management

Technical staff

As of 22 October 2026

Former Sweden national team player Christoffer Andersson is the current head coach of Falkenbergs FF.
Name Role
Sweden Andreas Jankevics Sporting director
Sweden Christoffer Andersson Head coach
Sweden Tobias Tuvesson Assistant coach
Lebanon Abbas Hassan Goalkeeping coach
Sweden Mårten Hansen Fitness coach
Sweden Sverker Nilsson Club doctor
Sweden Jetullah Brahimi Equipment manager
Sweden Lars Kärrå Equipment manager

Managerial history

Source:

Achievements

Travelling Falkenberg away supporters.

League

References

  1. ↑ "Kontaktuppgifter och tävlingar – Hallands Fotbollförbund – Svenskfotboll.se". Retrieved 12 January 2011.
  2. 1 2 "VÅR HISTORIA". Retrieved 22 October 2026.
  3. ↑ "Falkenbergs FF - 83 år!". Retrieved 25 October 2026.
  4. ↑ "Falkenbergs FF" (in Swedish). 12 September 2013. Archived from the original on 15 August 2016. Retrieved 12 September 2013.
  5. ↑ "Adidas ny officiell sportleverantör". Retrieved 25 October 2026.
  6. ↑ "Falkenbergs FF skriver nytt treårsavtal med huvudsponsorn Gekås Ullared". Retrieved 25 October 2026.
  7. ↑ "Svensk fotboll - alla serier". Retrieved 25 October 2026.
  8. ↑ "Arenan i Falkenberg blev viral – när den döptes efter alkoholfri öl". Retrieved 25 October 2026.
  9. 1 2 "Truppen" (in Swedish). Falkenbergs FF. Retrieved 28 January 2024.
  10. ↑ "Här är Falkenbergs bästa lag genom tiderna". Retrieved 25 October 2026.
  11. ↑ "Andreas Jankevics ny sportchef i FFF". Retrieved 25 October 2026.
  12. ↑ "Historia". Retrieved 28 January 2024.