Axel Henriksson

Per Axel Nils Henriksson (born 16 April 2002) is a Swedish professional footballer who plays as a central midfielder for Danish Superliga club Randers FC on loan from EFL Championship club Blackburn Rovers.

Career Henriksson hails from Björlanda, He also participated in athletics as a child.

For Häcken's senior team, he featured in three pre-season matches in 2021. He then missed the rest of the 2021 season through knee injury. He was not offered a contract in Häcken and instead signed for GAIS in the Ettan, immediately becoming a starting player.

Henriksson scored 11 goals in 2022 to help secured promotion to the Superettan for GAIS.

Henriksson made his Allsvenskan debut in March 2024 against Brommapojkarna. He was described as a "key player" for GAIS.

At the same time, he became somewhat controversial. After scoring in the GAIS–IFK Göteborg derby in May 2024, Henriksson was heard singing after the match. In October 2024, he apologized after praising the use of bangers in the stands.

On 6 August 2025, Henriksson signed for Blackburn Rovers on a four-year deal with an option to extend for a further season.

On 28 August 2026, Henriksson signed for Danish Superliga club Randers on loan until the end of the season with the option to make the move permanent. On 30 August 2026, two days later, Henriksson made his debut, coming on as a substitute for Martin Sjølstad. He received a red card following a VAR review within 10 minutes of coming on in a 2–1 win over AGF.

Personal life In February 2022, he was diagnosed with Crohn's disease.

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