A record number of Swedish players are in the Women's Super League this season - but why are clubs so keen to sign them? English players aside, there are more Swedes in the league than there are players from any other nation with 23 in total and seven of the 12 WSL teams represented. Many of these players past and present have made a huge impact, with Stina Blackstenius' winning goal for Arsenal in the Women's Champions League final last season a prime example. Even this season, newcomers such as Fridolina Rolfo, a summer signing for Manchester United, have made a huge impact. The latest episode of BBC World's Service's More than the Score podcast takes a look at the growing trend of signing Swedish players.

Source: BBC February 20, 2026 17:48 UTC