Filippa Wallen (born 21 January 2000) is a Swedish professional footballer who plays as a defender for IF Brommapojkarna in the Damallsvenskan.[1] She previously played for IF Brommapojkarna and AIK in Sweden. Wallen represented Sweden on the under-17 national team.
Playing career
Club
In January 2020, Wallen signed with West Ham United for the 2019–20 FA WSL season.[2][3] Of the signing, manager Matt Beard noted, "Filippa is a talented and pacey full-back who has already shown her quality, despite her young age, in Swedish football."[4]
International
Wallen represented Sweden on the under-17 national team.[4]
References
- ^ "19-åriga svenskan Filippa Wallén klar för West Ham". SVT Sport (in Swedish). 4 January 2020. Retrieved 22 March 2020.
- ^ Thoren, Petra (3 January 2020). "Football stand ready for West Ham". Sport Bladet. Retrieved 22 March 2020.
- ^ ""Very sick - you are dead at the end of the day"". Expressen. 29 January 2020. Retrieved 22 March 2020.
- ^ a b Reis, Bruna (4 January 2020). "West Ham Transfer News: Women's team confirm the signing of defender Filippa Wallén". Vavel. Retrieved 22 March 2020.
External links
- Filippa Wallen at Soccerway
- West Ham United player profile
- Sweden player profile (in Swedish)