Lucas Bergvall

Djurgården Bergvall joined Djurgården on 9 December 2022 and made his debut as a starter for the team in Allsvenskan in the game against champions Häcken on 24 May 2023. After a strong contribution in Djurgården's 1–0 victory, Swedish newspaper Aftonbladet described Bergvall as the man of the match and forecast that he would become "Djurgården's biggest transfer ever". On 11 October 2023, he was named by English newspaper The Guardian as one of the best players born in 2006 worldwide. Bergvall made 37 league appearances in total, scoring five goals and providing two assists.

Tottenham Hotspur 2024–25: Debut and Player of the Season

On 2 February 2024, Tottenham Hotspur agreed to a five-year deal to sign Bergvall for a reported transfer fee of £8.5 million, competing with Barcelona for his signature. He officially joined the club on 1 July 2024. On 17 July 2024, he made his first Spurs appearance as a half-time substitute in a 5–1 pre-season friendly victory against Heart of Midlothian; in the 66th minute he assisted Mikey Moore to put Tottenham up 3–1. On 20 July 2024, Bergvall was granted a spot in the Starting XI for a friendly match against Queens Park Rangers; in the 24th minute he went down with an undisclosed injury.

Bergvall made his Premier League and competitive debut for Tottenham as a 78th minute substitute in a 1-1 away draw to Leicester City. Bergvall's first start for the club came in a 2–1 EFL Cup victory against Coventry City on 18 September 2024. He made his UEFA Europa League debut soon after against Qarabağ, but was subbed off within 12 minutes following a red card to Radu Drăgușin. On 8 January 2025, he scored his first goal for Tottenham in a 1–0 win against Liverpool in the first leg of the EFL Cup semi-final.

On 29 April 2025, Bergvall signed a new contract with Tottenham, which is set to expire in 2031. On 1 May, Bergvall suffered an ankle injury during training, having to use crutches while attending Tottenham's 3–1 Europa League semi-final first leg victory against Bodø/Glimt. Head coach Ange Postecoglou revealed that Bergvall had sustained damage to the ligaments in his ankle and would miss the remainder of the season. On 15 May, Bergvall was voted as Tottenham Official Supporters' Club Player of the Season, as well as One Hotspur Members and One Hotspur Juniors Player of the Season for the 2024–25 season. Bergvall was also nominated for the 2025 Golden Boy which recognises the best under-21 player in European football, finishing tenth in final voting.

2025–26 season

On 13 September 2025, Bergvall scored his first Premier League goal for Tottenham in a 3–0 win away against West Ham United, and was awarded Player of the Match. He became the second-youngest Tottenham player to score and assist in a Premier League game. On 16 September, Bergvall made his UEFA Champions League debut in a 1–0 home victory against Villarreal, creating the chance that led to Villarreal goalkeeper Luiz Júnior fumbling the ball into his own net, resulting in the only goal of the match. He was subsequently awarded Player of the Match. On 1 November, Bergvall suffered a concussion early in a 1–0 loss to Chelsea, keeping him out of action for a few weeks in compliance with the FA's 'Graduated return to play' (GRTP) programme.

International career

Bergvall has represented Sweden at various youth levels, ranging from under-15 until under-21. On 12 January 2024, he made his senior debut as a second-half substitute in a 2–1 friendly victory against Estonia. On 14 June 2026, he made his World Cup debut for Sweden against Tunisia at the age of 20 years and 132 days, becoming the youngest Swedish player to appear in a World Cup, surpassing Jesper Blomqvist's previous record from 1994 by two days.

Personal life Bergvall comes from a football-centric family. Both his older brother, Theo, and his younger brother, Rasmus, are also professional footballers. As of 2024, he is dating Swedish model Mackenzie Medlock, his high school sweetheart.

Growing up, Bergvall supported Manchester United. He participated in two trials with the club in 2020 and 2022 but was unable to join following regulations that were imposed on English clubs after the United Kingdom's withdrawal from the European Union which prevented them from signing foreign under-18 players to their academies.

Career statistics Club

International

Honours IF Brommapojkarna Superettan: 2022 Ettan Norra: 2021

Tottenham Hotspur UEFA Europa League: 2024–25 UEFA Super Cup: runner up 2025

Individual Tottenham Hotspur Official Supporters' Club Player of the Season: 2024–25