Sandvikens IF facts for kids
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| Full name | Sandvikens Idrottsförening | ||
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| Nickname(s) | Järngänget (The Iron Gang) Stålmännen (The Steel Men) Rödvästarna (The Red Vests) |
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| Founded | 6 June 1918 | ||
| Ground | Jernvallen, Sandviken |
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| Capacity | 7,000 | ||
| Chairman | Peter Svensson | ||
| Head Coach | Eldar Abdulic | ||
| League | Superettan | ||
| 2024 | 6th | ||
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Sandvikens IF is a Swedish football club. It is located in the town of Sandviken, Sweden. The club was started on June 6, 1918.
Sandvikens IF has played 21 seasons in Sweden's top football league, called Allsvenskan. Currently, they play in the second-highest league, which is named Superettan. The club is connected to the Gestriklands Fotbollförbund, which is a local football association.
Sandviken is a town known for its industries. It is especially known for the steel and metal company called Sandvik. This industrial background has really shaped the football team. The name of their home stadium, Jernvallen, means "The Iron Ground." Also, the team has cool nicknames like Järngänget (The Iron Gang) and Stålmännen (The Steel Men). These names clearly show the town's strong connection to steel. Stålmännen also has a fun second meaning, as it is the plural of Stålmannen, which is the Swedish name for Superman!
Club History and Achievements
Sandvikens IF has a long history in Swedish football. They have moved up and down through different leagues over the years. In 1935–36, the team achieved its best result in the top league, Allsvenskan. They finished in 3rd place, which earned them "Little Silver" medals. This was a big moment for the club!
In recent years, the team has worked hard to climb back up the leagues. They were promoted to Superettan in 2023, showing their determination.
Current Squad
This section lists the players who are currently part of the Sandvikens IF team. Each player has a number, position, country, and name.
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See also
In Spanish: Sandvikens IF para niños
