KIF Örebro DFF
| Full name | Karlslunds Idrottsförening Örebro Damfotbollsförening | ||
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| Founded | 1980 | ||
| Ground | Behrn Arena Örebro, Sweden | ||
| Capacity | 12,640 | ||
| Club director | Elin Stengarn | ||
| Head coach | Fredrik Andersson | ||
| League | Elitettan | ||
| 2024 | 11th of 12, Damallsvenskan (relegated) | ||
| Website | http://www.kiforebro.se/ | ||
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KIF Örebro DFF is a Swedish women's football club based in Örebro.[1] Founded in 1980 as the women's football section of multi-sports association Karlslunds IF, the club's first team currently plays in the Elitettan, the second-highest level of the women's football pyramid in Sweden. The club also operates two reserve teams at the under-19 and under-17 levels, as well as a youth academy.
KIF Örebro play their home games at Behrn Arena, which they share with the men's football club Örebro SK.
History
Karlslunds IF, founded in 1920, took up women's football in 1980.[1] By the 2005 season, they became known as KIF Örebro DFF.[2]
In 2014, the first team enjoyed their best ever season, finishing second in the league and qualifying for the UEFA Women's Champions League for the first time in club history.[3]
Players and staff
First-team squad
- As of 8 May 2024.[4]
Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules; some limited exceptions apply. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.
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Former players
Notable former players include Americans Kristine Lilly, Kate Markgraf, and Christie Welsh; they played for the club in 2004 under Pia Sundhage.
Coaching staff
- As of 28 March 2025.[5]
| Position | Name |
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| Sports director | Jonas Nilsson |
| Head coach | Fredrik Andersson |
| Assistant coach | Tim Gladh |
| Assistant coach | Rickard Nilsson |
| Goalkeeper coach | Oskar Klasson |
| Fitness coach | Linus Andersson |
| Team coordinator | Björn Sundström |
| Physiotherapist | Mi Borg |
| Physiotherapist | Olivia Puhls |
Record in UEFA Women's Champions League
- All results (away, home and aggregate) list Örebro's goal tally first.
| Competition | Round | Club | Away | Home | Aggregate |
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| 2015–2016 | Round of 32 | PAOK Thessaloniki | 3–0 a | 5–0 | 8–0 |
| Round of 16 | Paris Saint-Germain | 0–0 | 1–1 a | 1–1 (agr) |
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References
- ^ a b "Om klubben: KIF Örebro DFF". KIF Örebro DFF. Retrieved 29 December 2020.
- ^ "Amerikansk förstärkning till Örebro". Expressen (in Swedish). 27 January 2005. Retrieved 3 February 2025.
- ^ "Örebro klart för Champions League" (in Swedish). Sveriges Television. 24 October 2014. Retrieved 21 January 2015.
- ^ "Truppen: KIF Örebro DFF A-lag". KIF Örebro DFF. Retrieved 29 December 2020.
- ^ "Damallsvenska tränarteamet 2021 klart". KIF Örebro DFF. 22 December 2020. Retrieved 29 December 2020.
External links
- Official website (in Swedish)