Umeå FC facts for kids
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| Full name | Umeå Fotbollsclub | ||
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| Founded | 20 November 1987 | ||
| Ground | Umeå Energi Arena, Umeå | ||
| Capacity | 10,000 | ||
| Chairman | Torbjörn Bergmark | ||
| Manager | Magnus Henrysson | ||
| League | Ettan Norra | ||
| 2022 | Ettan Norra, 12th of 16 | ||
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Umeå FC is a professional football club from Umeå, a city in Sweden. The club started in 1987. Currently, they play in the third level of Swedish football, called Ettan Fotboll. Umeå FC is connected to the Västerbottens Fotbollförbund, which is a local football association.
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Umeå FC's Journey Through the Leagues
Umeå FC has had an exciting history in Swedish football. They have moved between different levels of the league system. This shows how teams can get promoted to higher leagues or relegated to lower ones based on how well they play each season.
Climbing to the Top Tier
In 1995, Umeå FC won their division, Division 1 Norra. This big win meant they were promoted to the highest league in Sweden, called Allsvenskan. Playing in Allsvenskan is a huge achievement for any Swedish football club.
Challenges and Comebacks
After one season in the top league in 1996, Umeå FC was relegated back to the second tier. They spent several years there, trying to get back to the top. In 2001, they were relegated again, this time to the third tier.
The club worked hard and in 2005, they won their division again, moving back up to the second tier, Superettan. However, they were relegated once more in 2006. They kept fighting and in 2011, they won their third-tier division again, earning another promotion to Superettan.
Recent Seasons and League Status
Umeå FC has continued to experience promotions and relegations. They were last in Superettan in 2020 but were relegated back to the third tier, Ettan Norra. This shows how competitive football can be, with teams constantly striving to improve and climb the league ladder.
Meet the Players of Umeå FC
Football teams are made up of many talented players. Here you can see the current squad and some famous players who have played for Umeå FC over the years.
Current Squad
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Notable Players Who Played for Umeå FC
Many players have worn the Umeå FC jersey. Here are some of the notable ones:
Alexis Bbakka
Gbenga Arokoyo
Adam Chennoufi
Soya Takahashi
Björn-Erik Sundqvist
Karl Morten Eek- Andrée Jeglertz
- Dan Burlin
- Andreas Dahlén
Anthony Allison
Frane Lojić
Daniel Severino- Nicklas Maripuu
Andrew Jean-Baptiste- David Myrestam
Mohamed Kamanor- Seif Kadhim
Suad Gruda- Andreas Hermansson
Abdul Mumuni- Per Joar Hansen
- Jesper Blomqvist
- Tommy Lycén
Robert Mambo Mumba- Jonas Wallerstedt
- Shamo Quaye
- Mikael Dahlberg
Ryan Gilligan- Mikael Lustig
- Francis Koroma
- Brian Wake
Andriy Fedorenko
Leszek Iwanicki
Samir Šarić- Steve Galloway
Pilip Vaitsiakhovich- Dean Holness
- Ivan Trubochkin
- Roger Sandberg
- Ibrahim Kallay
Victor Mansaray
Yann-Alexandre Fillion- Zachary Sukunda
- Tim Markström
- Leo Englund
Zaur Svanadze- Petter Augustsson
Omar el Baad
Fan Support: Average Attendances
The number of fans who come to watch Umeå FC play has changed over the years. When the team played in the second tier (Superettan), like in 2006 and 2012, more people came to the games. For example, in 2012, over 2,000 fans attended each match on average. When the team played in the third tier, the average attendance was usually lower, often between 400 and 800 fans per game. This shows how much excitement can grow when a team is playing at a higher level.
Club Achievements
Umeå FC has achieved some important successes in its history:
- Division 1 Norra
- Winners (1): 1995, 2011
- Runners-up (2): 1994, 1998
Images for kids
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T3 Arena
See also
In Spanish: Umeå FC para niños
