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Hjalmar Ekdal (Sweden), Defender, 13 caps, model: 0% to score anytime at WC 2026

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Hjalmar Ekdal

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#18 Defender Burnley FC (ENG) Sweden

Hjalmar Ekdal is a 28-year-old defender for Burnley FC (ENG) and Sweden. He has earned 13 caps for Sweden. Our model puts Sweden's title chance at 0% with a 66% shot at clearing the group stage at World Cup 2026.

13 Caps
0 Goals
0 Season goals
0 Assists
6.44 Form rating
Age28Height188 cmWeight170 lbsMarket value€6.8M
Hjalmar Ekdal at World Cup 2026
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Hjalmar Ekdal · the model’s read

Hjalmar Ekdal brings 13 caps for Sweden at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, lining up as a defender. At club level they play for Burnley FC (ENG). That record is the base the model weighs alongside current form and the strength of the group.

The model rates Ekdal's anytime-goalscoring probability at 0% at this tournament — a long shot read. That comes from an expected 0.01 goal contributions (xG + xA) over the projected minutes. Like every probability on the site, it is a long-run likelihood, not a guarantee that a goal arrives in any one match.

Hjalmar Ekdal: Tournament Form vs Career Baseline

Per-90 output at World Cup 2026 alongside the career baseline (43 matches on record), so you can read current form against the track record.

World Cup 2026
vs
Career baseline 6.7
— Shotsper 90 min 0.33
— Shots on targetper 90 min 0.05
— Key passesper 90 min 0.28
— Tacklesper 90 min 1.63
— Interceptionsper 90 min 0.75
— Ball recoveriesper 90 min 3.17
— Touchesper 90 min 60

Hjalmar Ekdal: Career History

Club career, most recent first.

Djurgaarden
2021 - 2023
Hammarby
2019 - 2021
IK Frej Taeby
2018 - 2019
Brommapojkarna
2017 - 2017

Honours

The major titles and individual awards, grouped by competition.

1 TOTAL HONOURS
BIGGEST ACHIEVEMENTS
1× English Championship 2022-2023
HONOURS SNAPSHOT
0 League Titles
1 Cup Competitions
0 International
0 Individual Awards
Cup Competitions 1
  • 1× English Championship
    2022-2023

Hjalmar Ekdal: Quick Facts

#18Shirt number
28Age
188 cmHeight
170 lbsWeight
Stockholm, SwedenBirthplace
Burnley FC (ENG)Club

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Frequently Asked Questions

What position does Hjalmar Ekdal play?
Hjalmar Ekdal plays as a Defender for Burnley FC (ENG). At World Cup 2026 they represent Sweden.
How many caps does Hjalmar Ekdal have?
Hjalmar Ekdal has 13 international caps for Sweden.
What trophies has Hjalmar Ekdal won?
Hjalmar Ekdal has won 1 career honour. Notable titles include English Championship (x1).
What is Sweden's chance of winning World Cup 2026?
Our model puts Sweden at 0% to win World Cup 2026 and 66% to advance from the group stage.
Which group is Sweden in at World Cup 2026?
Sweden are in Group F at World Cup 2026, facing Tunisia, Netherlands, Japan.
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