Simon Hedlund extends contract with IF Elfsborg until 2028

IF Elfsborg extends contract with Simon Hedlund until 2028. Hedlund has been a key player for the team since his return in 2023. Read more about the news and what it means for IF Elfsborg

27 Jun 2026

Updated 25 Sep 2026 By Hjalmar Vikström · senior correspondent

IF Elfsborg extends contract with Simon Hedlund until 2028. He has been a key player for the team since his return in 2023.

Simon Hedlund has been a key player for IF Elfsborg since he returned to the club in 2023. He has done a great job and has been an important part of the team.

IF Elfsborg is currently in 8th place in Allsvenskan with 40 points from 30 matches. The team has had a tough season, but with Simon Hedlund on the team, they can hopefully turn the trend around.

Season	Matches	Points
2026	30	40

It feels good and I really look forward to at least two more years, says Simon Hedlund.

IF Elfsborg's next match is against Vasteras SK FK on August 16, 2026. The team hopes for a win to be able to climb the table.

Upcoming matches

IF Elfsborg has a tough period ahead, but with Simon Hedlund on the team, they can hopefully do well. The team plays against Vasteras SK FK on August 16, 2026, and then against Mjallby AIF on August 23, 2026.