IF Elfsborg have been active in the transfer market and maintain a solid position near the top of the Allsvenskan. The club is close to signing centre-back Viggo Elfström from FC Arlanda, while the team holds fourth place in the table with 31 points after 19 matches.
Viggo Elfström is a 19-year-old defender who has been playing for FC Arlanda in Division 1 Norra this season. The move to IF Elfsborg is nearing completion. The young defender has previous experience with clubs like Falu BS, Forssa BK, and IF Brommapojkarna, and also spent time in Italy with Sassuolo.
The transfer is happening close to the deadline and is viewed as a potential replacement for Rufai Mohammed, who is departing for Venezia. Elfström has made 14 appearances for FC Arlanda this season and is considered a talent with development potential. The club has been seeking an additional piece for their defence ahead of the final stretch of the season.
IF Elfsborg occupy a stable fourth place in the Allsvenskan after 19 rounds played. The team has 31 points from eight wins, seven draws, and four losses. The attack has produced 27 goals while the defence has conceded only 19, yielding a positive goal difference of +8. Their recent form is strong with a sequence of results reading WDWWW.
This top-four placement means Elfsborg trail league leaders IK Sirius by 11 points but are well-positioned in the fight for European qualification. They are level on points with fifth-placed BK Häcken but have a superior goals scored record. For a full overview of the current table, visit our standings page.
IF Elfsborg's next match is a direct confrontation with the league leaders. The team travels to Uppsala to face IK Sirius away on October 18th. It will be a tough task against the side that has been dominant so far this season.
Ahead of this and other coming fixtures, the team must also manage the absence of the injured Per Frick. His role in the attack is a factor to consider. To follow the team's upcoming schedule, including dates and opponents, check out our fixtures page.
The acquisition of Viggo Elfström gives manager Jimmy Thelin an extra option in central defence. With Rufai Mohammed on his way out, a spot opens in the squad that the young player can compete for. Elfström's background in both Swedish and Italian football provides an interesting profile.
The club has also attracted interest from other Allsvenskan sides. His integration into the team will be important during the final rounds of the season, where Elfsborg aim to secure their top-four position. For a detailed view of the entire playing squad, see our squad list.
IF Elfsborg's next league match is away to IK Sirius on October 18th, 2026.
