Jitex BK

Jitex BK
Founded 1971
Ground Åbyvallen,
Mölndal
(Capacity: 8,000)
Manager Stefan Rehn
League Damallsvenskan
2010 6th, Damallsvenskan
Website Club home page
Home colours

Jitex BK, a football club in Mölndal, Sweden was founded January 21, 1971 and plays in the Damallsvenskan.

Jitex BK is one of the most successful clubs in Swedish women's football, with six national championships and three victories in the Swedish Cup during the 1970s and 80s. The Jitex name came from the first sponsor; Jitex fashion house. The team which has become known for their characteristic purple kit, was first trained by Sven Lundbeck. Famous Players during the successful era include Anette Börjesson, Elisabeth Leidinger and Pia Sundhage.

Financial problems in the early 1990s saw a 1993 merger with local rivals GAIS and the adoption of the name Jitex BK/JG93. The team stumbled out of the Damallsvenskan in 1997. After reverting to the original name and the transforming the team, the club has since climbed back up the leagues. Following victory in the 2005 Söderettan, the team played in the Damallsvenskan for 2006, but were relegated again the same year. In 2009 Jitex BK returned to the Damallsvenskan ahead of the 2010 campaign.

Current squad

As of 9 December 2011: Note: Flags indicate national team as has been defined under FIFA eligibility rules. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.

No. Position Player
1 GK Sandra Sigurðardóttir
2 DF Sofia Karlsson
3 DF Frida Höglund
4 DF Sophia Lindorsson
5 DF Malin Normelli
6 DF Kathlene Fernström
7 MF Elin Sandgren
8 MF Sofia Skog
9 MF Rebecca Angus
10 FW Louise Nordenberg
11 MF Kristin Carlsson
12 MF Annica Sjölund
13 MF Kajsa Tornfalk
No. Position Player
14 MF Fridolina Rolfö
15 DF Elinor Ragnvaldsson
16 MF Kristine Lindblom
17 FW Malin Fors
18 FW Elin Carlsson
19 DF Caroline Lindblad
20 FW Caroline Eriksson
21 GK Jenny Olsson
GK Minna Meriluoto
DF Amelie Rybäck
MF Katri Nokso-Koivisto
FW Leena Puranen

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