Pelle Mattsson

Pelle Elkjær Mattsson (born 4 August 2001) is a Danish professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for club Norwich City.

Club career Silkeborg Mattsson joined Silkeborg IF at the age of 11 from local partner club ØBG Fodbold. Mattsson was supposed to continue on the club's U19 team and occasionally train with the first team. However, Mattsson was called up for three first team games, before he got his official debut for the team on 21 April against Hvidovre in the Danish 1st Division. Mattsson started on the bench, before replacing Ronnie Schwartz in the 89th minute.

Silkeborg won promotion to the Danish Superliga for the 2019–20 season.

Norwich City On 29 August 2025, EFL Championship club Norwich City announced the signing of Mattsson on a contract until 2028. On 20 September, he made his debut for the club in a 3–2 home defeat to Wrexham in the league. On 21 March 2026, Mattsson scored his first goal for the club in a 10 away win against Charlton Athletic at The Valley.

Personal life Pelle's older brother, Magnus Mattsson, is also a footballer, playing for Copenhagen. Their father, Joakim Mattsson, who is from Sweden, is a football manager.

Career statistics Club

Honours Silkeborg Danish 1st Division: 2019–20 Danish Cup: 2023–24