Former IF Elfsborg midfielder Timothy Ouma joins Charlton Athletic
Kenyan midfielder Timothy Ouma, who previously played for IF Elfsborg, has now joined Charlton Athletic in the English Championship on loan. Ouma, 22, has signed a loan deal with an option to make the move permanent from Slavia Prague. IF Elfsborg currently sit in 8th place in Allsvenskan with 21 points from 15 matches and a goal difference of +2.
What happened?
Timothy Ouma began his career in Kenya with Nairobi City Stars before moving to Sweden and IF Elfsborg in 2022. After a successful time at Elfsborg, where he was a key part of the team, he moved to Slavia Prague in 2025 for a transfer fee of approximately 473 million shillings. Last season, he played on loan at Lech Poznan in Poland, where he was a key player in the team that won the Polish league.
Why it matters for IF Elfsborg
Ouma's time at Elfsborg was successful and he contributed to the team's play. His move to Slavia Prague and now to Charlton Athletic shows his development and potential. For Elfsborg, it is an opportunity to follow his career and see how he continues to develop at a higher level.
What comes next?
IF Elfsborg now have a home match against Västerås SK FK on August 16. Västerås are in 7th place in the table and it will be an exciting match for Elfsborg to continue fighting for a higher position in Allsvenskan.
