Viktor Melker Widell (born 19 April 2002) is a Swedish professional footballer who plays either in central midfield or as a winger for 3F Superliga club AaB on loan from EFL Championship club Swansea City.
Early life
Widell was born 19 April 2002. His father, Mikael, played as a goalkeeper in the minor leagues of Swedish football. His younger brother, Casper Widell, currently plays for the Dutch team Excelsior in the Eredivisie.[citation needed]
Widell played youth football in Malmö FF.[citation needed]
Club career
On 18 July 2023, Widell joined Danish club AaB on a 3-year deal.[1]
On 31 January 2025, Widell joined EFL Championship club Swansea City on a four-year deal for an undisclosed fee, and was loaned back to AaB for the remainder of the 2024–25 season.[2][3]
International career
On 16 November 2023, Widell made his debut for the Sweden U21 during a 3–0 victory over Finland U21s, where he played the whole match on the central midfield.
Career statistics
International
- As of match played 25 March 2025
| National team | Year | Apps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sweden | 2025 | 1 | 0 |
| Total | 1 | 0 | |
References
- ^ "Officielt: AaB henter svensk kantspiller". bold.dk (in Danish). 18 July 2023.
- ^ "Swansea City sign Sweden Under-21 international Melker Widell | Swansea". www.swanseacity.com. Retrieved 31 January 2025.
- ^ "Melker Widell: Swansea City sign Aab Aalborg midfielder". BBC Sport. 29 January 2025.
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