Alexander Jeremejeff

Alexander Thomas Jeremejeff (; born 12 October 1993) is a Swedish professional footballer who plays as a forward for Super League club Persija Jakarta. He has previously played for Örgryte IS, Qviding FIF, Malmö FF and BK Häcken. He won one cap for the Sweden national team in 2019.

Club career

Örgryte IS Born in Kungsbacka, Jeremejeff started to play for local side Tölö IF before joining Gothenburg-club Örgryte IS in 2005. After advancing through the academy and scoring five goals in a youth game against Malmö FF, Jeremejeff was picked for the senior squad to a league game against Kristianstads FF in September 2011. He made his debut the same game, substituting with Danny Ervik in the 75' minute while losing 3–2, but manage to impact the team to later win by 4–3.

Örgryte offered Jeremejeff a senior contract after the 2011 season, which he accepted. He scored his first goal in an exhibition game against Qviding on March 28 the following year, scoring the minute after he was substituted in. However, he came to play only two league games during the 2012 season when Örgryte won Division 1, and decided to leave the club in January 2013 due to lack of playtime.

Qviding FIF Jeremejeff signed a long-term contract with Division 1 team Qviding on 28 January 2013, as a free agent. His record made him attractive to professional clubs and on 26 October 2013 he was signed by the Allsvenskan club BK Häcken. Jeremejeff have afterwards expressed gratitude to Qviding manager Bosko Orovic, claiming he was the football coach that meant most for his football career.

BK Häcken with Jeremejeff having joined BK Häcken in October 2013, Jeremejeff made his debut for BK Häcken in a 3–1 defeat at IF Elfsborg on 4 April 2014.

Malmö FF In July 2016, Jeremejeff signed for Malmö FF on a two-and-a-half-year contract.

Return to BK Häcken In the summer of 2018, Jeremejeff rejoined former club BK Häcken for an undisclosed fee, rumoured to be 5,000,000 SEK.

Dynamo Dresden On 13 August 2019, Jeremejeff signed for 2. Bundesliga club Dynamo Dresden on a two-year contract for an undisclosed fee. On 18 August 2019, he scored on his Dresden debut; the winning goal in a 2–1 victory at home to 1. FC Heidenheim. After a further five appearances and a goal, ruling him out until late October.

International career Jeremejeff made his debut for the Sweden national team on 8 January 2019 in a friendly against Finland, as a starter.

Career statistics

Allsvenskan Forward of the Season: 2022