Hjalmar Ekdal

#18 · Centre-Back · Sweden · Burnley

Hjalmar Ekdal is listed in Sweden's 2026 World Cup squad. Hjalmar Ekdal plays as a Centre-Back for Burnley and is 27 years old.

Profile

National team	Sweden
Club	Burnley
Position	Centre-Back
Squad number	18
Age	27
Date of birth	October 21, 1998
Height	188 cm

World Cup 2026 Context

Hjalmar Ekdal is part of the Sweden squad for the 2026 World Cup in Group F. FootyTips.io tracks Sweden's fixtures, model probabilities and tournament chances from the same Elo + Poisson model used across the site.

Sweden vs Tunisia
Jun 15 · Group F Netherlands vs Sweden
Jun 20 · Group F Japan vs Sweden
Jun 25 · Group F

FAQ

How old is Hjalmar Ekdal?

Hjalmar Ekdal is 27 years old, born on October 21, 1998.

Which club does Hjalmar Ekdal play for?

Hjalmar Ekdal plays for Burnley.

Which national team does Hjalmar Ekdal represent?

Hjalmar Ekdal represents Sweden.

What position does Hjalmar Ekdal play?

Hjalmar Ekdal is listed as a Centre-Back.

Current squad data from TheSportsDB. Historical World Cup goal data from martj42/international_results where available.