Wilma Carlsson

Wilma Carlsson
Personal information
Full name Wilma Amanda Carlsson
Date of birth (2000-07-18) 18 July 2000 (age 26)
Position Centre-back
Team information
Current team
 Malmö FF
Number 5
Youth career
Furunäs/Bullmarks IK
Sävar IK [sv]
2014–2015 Umeå IK
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2015–2022 Umeå IK 54 (2)
2020 → Sunnanå SK (loan) 13 (1)
2023–2025 Piteå IF 68 (1)
2026– Malmö FF 8 (0)
International career‡
2017–2018 Sweden U17 3 (0)
2023–2024 Sweden U23 13 (0)
* Club domestic league appearances and goals as of 01:25, 22 July 2026 (UTC)
‡ National team caps and goals as of 17:57, 8 August 2025 (UTC)

Wilma Amanda Carlsson (born 18 July 2000) is a Swedish professional footballer who plays as a centre-back for Damallsvenskan club Malmö FF. She has previously played for Umeå IK, Piteå IF, and on loan in the Elitettan for Sunnanå SK.

Youth career

Carlsson grew up in the town of Bullmark, where she first began playing football at the age of 6 with Furunäs/Bullmarks IK's mixed team. She then moved on to Sävar IK [sv] before being invited to try out for Umeå IK's under-19 squad. Carlsson's trial was successful and she joined the team at the age of 14.

Club career

Umeå IK

2015–2019

Within a year of joining Umeå's youth team, Carlsson was promoted to the senior squad and made her professional debut as a 15-year-old. She faced an ample helping of injuries at the start of her senior career and only made 3 league appearances in her first 3 years of play. One of Carlsson's most devastating injuries was a Cruciate ligament tear that kept her sidelined for much of 2018 and 2019.

Sunnanå SK (loan)

After recovering from her knee injury, Carlsson participated in a few games with Umeå before joining fellow Elitettan club Sunnanå SK on loan in 2020. She scored her first goal with the team on 16 August, contributing to a 3–0 win over Kvarnsvedens IK that marked Sunnanå's first victory of the season after having participated in 11 matches. In the end, Sunnanå experienced an unsuccessful season in which they finished in last place of the league. Carlsson herself ended her loan spell on an unpleasant note, conceding an own goal in Sunnanå's final match of the season. She made a total of 13 Elitettan appearances for the club.

2021–2022

Upon returning to Umeå, Carlsson re-signed with the team. She ended up having one of her most consistent seasons yet, playing in a career-high 24 matches. She cemented her position as a centre-back, forming a strong partnership with experienced teammate Lisa Dahlkvist. At the end of the season, Carlsson agreed to extend her contract with Umeå through yet another year as the team readied to return to the Damallsvenskan for the first time since 2016.

Although the start of the season went well for Carlsson, injuries struck again and she missed the spring portion of the campaign due to an ankle issue. She ended up appearing in 14 games as Umeå struggled to evade relegation. Ultimately, while the team had a chance to stay in the Damallsvenskan for 2023, a defeat to Kristianstad in the final match of its season confirmed relegation. It would prove to be Carlsson's final game in her Umeå career, as she then left the club in search of a new opportunity. Over her nine years as a member of Umeå, Carlsson had participated in 18 Damallsvenskan and 50 Elitettan matches.

Piteå IF

On 30 December 2022, Carlsson inked a two-year deal with Damallsvenskan club Piteå IF. In doing so, she joined former Umeå teammates Tuva Skoog [sv] and Olivia Holm. Carlsson won her first piece of silverware with the club in 2024, helping Piteå earn its first-ever Svenska Cupen title.

Despite missing one game due to illness and another due to suspension, Carlsson further established her role as a constant in Piteå's squad in 2025. On 17 May, she scored her first Damallsvenskan goal in a 2–1 loss to Hammarby. She went on to make 68 league and 12 cup appearances in her three years at Piteå.

Malmö FF

In December 2025, Carlsson joined Malmö FF on a three-year deal. She made her first few appearances for the club in the Svenska Cupen, playing three matches against teams including her former side, Piteå IF. The following month, she made her Damallsvenskan debut for Malmö, contributing to a clean sheet against IK Uppsala.

International career

Carlsson started playing for the Sweden under-17 national team in 2017. She appeared in 3 matches before a set of injuries hampered her progress. Then, in 2023 and 2024, Carlsson made 13 appearances with Sweden's under-23 squad. She has since captained the U23s.

In January 2023, Carlsson received her first call-up to the Sweden senior national team for a training camp in Algarve, Portugal. Although Carlsson had not been initially chosen for the squad, a concussion to Emma Östlund [sv] opened up a spot on the team.

Personal life

While playing for Umeå IK, Carlsson also was enrolled in Umeå University's nursing program. She graduated from the school in February 2023.

Career statistics

Club

As of 8 August 2025
Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
Club Season League Cup Total
Division Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals
Umeå IK 2015 Damallsvenskan 2 0 1 0 3 0
2016 1 0 — 1 0
2017 Elitettan 0 0 — 0 0
2018 7 2 — 7 2
2019 6 0 1 0 7 0
2021 24 0 9 0 33 0
2022 Damallsvenskan 14 0 1 0 15 0
Total 54 2 12 0 66 2
Sunnanå SK (loan) 2020 Elitettan 13 1 — 13 1
Piteå IF 2023 Damallsvenskan 24 0 7 1 31 1
2024 20 0 4 0 24 0
2025 10 1 — 10 1
Total 54 1 11 1 65 2
Career total 121 4 23 1 144 5
  1. ↑ Incluces the Svenska Cupen

References

  1. 1 2 3 Wilma Carlsson at Soccerway
  2. 1 2 Elvstrand, Andreas (7 June 2025). "Nu har Wilma, 24, växlat upp: "Jag har hittat min roll i laget"" [Now Wilma, 24, has stepped up: "I have found my role in the team"]. PT (in Swedish). Retrieved 8 August 2025.
  3. 1 2 3 "Wilma Carlsson" (in Swedish). Umeå University. Archived from the original on 16 January 2025. Retrieved 8 August 2025.
  4. 1 2 "Wilma Carlsson väljer att fortsätta med UIK" [Wilma Carlsson chooses to continue with UIK]. Umeå IK. Retrieved 8 August 2025.
  5. ↑ "Klart: Wilma Carlsson klar för ny klubb" [Done: Wilma Carlsson to Piteå]. VK (in Swedish). 30 December 2022. Archived from the original on 31 December 2022. Retrieved 8 August 2025.
  6. 1 2 Lundgren, Erik Grahn (2 January 2023). "Var utlånad till Sunnanå – nu är 22-åringen klar för Piteå IF: "Rätt steg för min utveckling"" [Was on loan to Sunnanå – now the 22-year-old is ready for Piteå IF: "The right step for my development"]. Norran (in Swedish). Archived from the original on 3 January 2023. Retrieved 8 August 2025.
  7. 1 2 3 4 5 Wilma Carlsson at the Swedish Football Association (in Swedish)
  8. 1 2 3 4 5 6 "Carlsson öppnar upp om skadorna: "Inget jag önskar min värsta motståndare"" [Carlsson opens up about the injuries: "Nothing I wish on my worst opponent"]. Fotbollskanalen (in Swedish). Archived from the original on 8 February 2023. Retrieved 8 August 2025.
  9. ↑ "Första segern för säsongen för Sunnanå" [First victory of the season for Sunnanå]. Aftonbladet (in Swedish). 15 August 2020. Retrieved 8 August 2025.
  10. 1 2 Lundgren, Erik Grahn (14 November 2020). "Ny förlust för Sunnanå – självmål avgjorde mot Alingsås: "Hela säsongen i ett nötskal"" [New loss for Sunnanå – own goal decided against Alingsås: "The whole season in a nutshell"]. Norran (in Swedish). Archived from the original on 3 March 2024. Retrieved 8 August 2025.
  11. 1 2 3 "Wilma Carlsson väljer att fortsätta med UIK". Umeå IK. Archived from the original on 18 June 2024. Retrieved 8 August 2025.
  12. 1 2 "Wilma Carlsson förlänger med UIK" [Wilma Carlsson extends contract with UIK]. Umeå IK. Archived from the original on 2 March 2024. Retrieved 8 August 2025.
  13. 1 2 "Carlsson valde rival efter nedflyttningen: "Måste tänka på mig själv"" [Carlsson chose a rival after the relegation: "I have to think about myself"]. Fotbollskanalen (in Swedish). Retrieved 8 August 2025.
  14. ↑ "Wilma Carlsson lämnar UIK" [Wilma Carlsson leaves UIK]. Umeå IK. Retrieved 8 August 2025.
  15. 1 2 "Klart: Wilma Carlsson klar för ny klubb" [Done: Wilma Carlsson ready for new club]. VK (in Swedish). 30 December 2022. Archived from the original on 31 December 2022. Retrieved 8 August 2025.
  16. ↑ "Fotboll: Efter Piteås historiska cuptitel – hon tar täten i festandet: "Stark kandidat"" [Football: After Piteå's historic cup title - she takes the lead in the partying: "Strong candidate"]. SVT Sport (in Swedish). 1 May 2024. Archived from the original on 11 May 2024. Retrieved 8 August 2025.
  17. ↑ Elvstrand, Andreas (28 March 2025). "Tränarens besked om duon: "Kan inte vara mer specifik än så"" [The coach's message about the duo: "Can't be more specific than that"]. PT (in Swedish). Archived from the original on 22 May 2025. Retrieved 8 August 2025.
  18. 1 2 3 "Officiellt: Wilma Carlsson till Malmö FF - Damallsvenskan". Fotbollskanalen (in Swedish). Retrieved 22 July 2026.
  19. ↑ Baas, Jim (17 May 2025). "Wilmas första mål hjälpte inte Piteå: "Spelar för varandra"" [Wilma's first goal didn't help Piteå: "Playing for each other"]. PT (in Swedish). Archived from the original on 19 May 2025. Retrieved 8 August 2025.
  20. ↑ Wilma Carlsson at FBref.com Edit this at Wikidata
  21. ↑ Stafhammar, Lovina (12 December 2025). "Officiellt: Wilma Carlsson lämnar Piteå". FotbollDirekt (in Swedish). Retrieved 22 July 2026.
  22. ↑ Jönsson, Jan JönssonTextJan (15 February 2026). "Nyförvärvet jagar första titeln med MFF: "Det var eufori"". Sydsvenskan (in Swedish). Retrieved 22 July 2026.
  23. 1 2 Törner, Ole (29 March 2026). "MFF-mittbacken Wilma Carlsson: "När ytan ges är det lika bra att ta chansen" « Gasetten". Gasetten (in Swedish). Retrieved 22 July 2026.
  24. 1 2 Bengtsson, Per (21 June 2023). "Wilma har tränat med VM-laget: "Jag har lindat knän och fotleder"" [Wilma has trained with the World Cup team: "I have wrapped my knees and ankles"]. Vårdfokus (in Swedish). Retrieved 8 August 2025.
  25. ↑ "Östlund ersätts av Carlsson" [Östlund is replaced by Carlsson]. Svenskfotboll (in Swedish). 8 January 2023. Archived from the original on 16 January 2023. Retrieved 8 August 2025.