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Lucas Bergvall
Swedish footballer (born 2006) From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Lucas Erik Holger Bergvall (Swedish: [ˈlu:kɑs bæ̌ɾj:vɑl]; born 2 February 2006) is a Swedish professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for Premier League club Tottenham Hotspur and the Sweden national team.
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Club career
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IF Brommapojkarna
Born and raised in Stockholm, Bergvall advanced through the academy of IF Brommapojkarna, where he was part of the winning team of the 2019 U13 Madrid Football Cup, beating youth teams from the academies of Bayern Munich, Atlético Madrid, Paris Saint-Germain and Barcelona.[3][4][5] Bergvall made his Superettan debut for Brommapojkarna on 9 July 2022 in a 1–1 draw with Örgryte.[6] On 4 October 2022, he scored his first professional goal against Öster.[7][8] Heavily scouted in his youth, Bergvall participated in trials at Juventus, Manchester United and Bayern Munich during his time at Brommapojkarna.[9]
Djurgården
Bergvall joined Djurgården on 9 December 2022 and made his debut as a starter for the team in Allsvenskan in the game against champions Häcken on 24 May 2023. After a strong contribution in Djurgården's 1–0 victory, Swedish newspaper Aftonbladet described Bergvall as the man of the match and forecast that he would become "Djurgården's biggest transfer ever".[10] On 11 October 2023, he was named by English newspaper The Guardian as one of the best players born in 2006 worldwide.[11] Bergvall made 37 league appearances in total, scoring five goals and providing two assists.[12]
Tottenham Hotspur
2024–25: Debut and Player of the Season
On 2 February 2024, Tottenham Hotspur agreed a five-year deal to sign Bergvall for a reported transfer fee of £8.5 million, competing with Barcelona for his signature. He officially joined the club on 1 July 2024.[13] On 17 July 2024, he made his first Spurs appearance as a half-time substitute in a 5–1 pre-season friendly victory against Heart of Midlothian; in the 66th minute he assisted Mikey Moore to put Tottenham up 3–1.[14] On 20 July 2024, Bergvall was granted a spot in the Starting XI for a friendly match against Queens Park Rangers; in the 24th minute he went down with an undisclosed injury.[15]
Bergvall's first start for the club came in a 2–1 EFL Cup victory against Coventry City on 18 September 2024.[16] On 8 January 2025, he scored his first goal for Tottenham in a 1–0 win against Liverpool in the first leg of the EFL Cup semi-final.[17]
On 29 April 2025, Bergvall signed a new contract with Tottenham, which is set to expire in 2031.[18] On 1 May, Bergvall suffered an ankle injury during training, having to use crutches while attending Tottenham's 3–1 Europa League semi-final first leg victory against Bodø/Glimt.[19][20] Head coach Ange Postecoglou revealed that Bergvall had sustained damage to the ligaments in his ankle and would miss the remainder of the season.[21][22] On 15 May, Bergvall was voted as Tottenham Official Supporters' Club Player of the Season, as well as One Hotspur Members and One Hotspur Juniors Player of the Season for the 2024–25 season.[23]
2025–26 season
On 13 September 2025, Bergvall scored his first Premier League goal for Tottenham in a 3–0 win away against West Ham United, and was awarded Player of the Match. He became the second-youngest Tottenham player to score and assist in a Premier League game.[24][25] On 16 September, Bergvall made his UEFA Champions League debut in a 1–0 home victory against Villarreal, creating the chance that led to Villarreal goalkeeper Luiz Júnior fumbling the ball into his own net, resulting in the only goal of the match. He was subsequently awarded Player of the Match.[26] On 1 November, Bergvall suffered a concussion early in a 1–0 loss to Chelsea, keeping him out of action for a few weeks in compliance with the FA's 'Graduated return to play' (GRTP) programme.[27][28]
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International career
Bergvall has represented Sweden at various youth levels, ranging from under-15 until under-21.[29] On 12 January 2024, he made his senior debut as a second-half substitute in a 2–1 friendly victory against Estonia.[29]
Personal life
Bergvall comes from a football-centric family.[30] His older brother, Theo, is also a professional footballer,[31] while his younger brother, Rasmus, plays at youth level.[32]
Career statistics
Club
- As of match played 9 December 2025[33]
- Includes Svenska Cupen, FA Cup
- Appearance in UEFA Europa Conference League
- Appearances in UEFA Europa League
- Appearances in UEFA Champions League
- Appearance in UEFA Super Cup
International
- As of match played 13 October 2025[36]
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Honours
IF Brommapojkarna
- Superettan: 2022[37]
- Ettan Norra: 2021[38]
Tottenham Hotspur
Individual
- Tottenham Hotspur Official Supporters' Club Player of the Season: 2024–25[40]
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