Double success for IFK Göteborg! The club’s Boys U16 and Girls U17 teams have both been crowned Swedish Champions 2026 — an outstanding achievement and a testament to the quality of player development within the academy.
Both finals delivered plenty of excitement. The Boys U16 team secured a 4–2 victory in a local derby against GAIS, while the Girls U17 team claimed their title after a dramatic penalty shootout against Hammarby IF.
Boys U16 Win Gothenburg Derby
IFK Göteborg’s U16 team, featuring players born in 2010 and younger, defeated local rivals GAIS 4–2 in the final at Valhalla IP in Gothenburg.
In front of 2,120 spectators, the young Blåvitt players delivered a strong performance, demonstrating determination, quality, and competitive spirit to secure the Swedish Championship title.
Girls U17 Triumph in Dramatic Penalty Shootout
The Girls U17 team also claimed the Swedish Championship after a hard-fought final against Hammarby IF.
Hammarby took an early lead in the fourth minute, but IFK Göteborg responded with several promising attacking opportunities. Their persistence paid off in the 64th minute when they found a deserved equaliser.
With neither team able to find a winner during normal time or extra time, the final was decided on penalties.
Goalkeeper Felicia Filipsson made three crucial saves, before Hanna Engvall converted the decisive penalty to secure a 4–2 shootout victory and another championship title for IFK Göteborg.
Building the Physical Foundations for Football Performance
At Tanner Speed Academy, we are proud to support IFK Göteborg’s long-term player development through our ongoing cooperation with the academy.
The Tanner Speed Training Concept is integrated into the academy’s regular training environment, helping young players develop the physical qualities and movement skills required to perform at a higher level.
Our approach goes beyond simply making players run faster. It focuses on developing the ability to accelerate explosively, reach higher speeds, decelerate efficiently, and change direction effectively — all while learning to apply these abilities in football-specific situations.
Because speed in football is about much more than straight-line sprinting. It is about moving efficiently, reacting quickly, and being able to perform decisive actions when they matter most.
Speed training is not simply about running fast. It is about developing the physical tools to become a faster, more effective football player.
Championship success is always the result of many factors. The dedication of players, the expertise of coaches, and a well-structured development environment all play an important role. Physical development, including structured speed training, is one essential part of that bigger picture.
Congratulations to Both Teams!
We would like to congratulate the Boys U16 and Girls U17 players, their coaching staff, and everyone involved in the IFK Göteborg Academy.
We are proud to contribute to the development environment at the club and look forward to continuing our cooperation.
Congratulations, IFK Göteborg P16 and F17 — Swedish Champions 2026!
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