Lucas Bergvall

Lucas Bergvall
Bergvall with Sweden in 2026
Personal information
Full name Lucas Erik Holger Bergvall[1]
Date of birth (2006-02-02) 2 February 2006[2]
Place of birth Stockholm, Sweden
Height 1.87 m (6 ft 2 in)[2]
Position Midfielder
Team information
Current team
 Tottenham Hotspur
Number 15
Youth career
2013–2021 IF Brommapojkarna
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2021–2022 IF Brommapojkarna 12 (1)
2023–2024 Djurgården 37 (5)
2024– Tottenham Hotspur 51 (1)
International career‡
2021–2022 Sweden U17 8 (3)
2023 Sweden U19 4 (0)
2023– Sweden U21 5 (1)
2024– Sweden 14 (0)
* Club domestic league appearances and goals as of 23:24, 22 August 2026 (UTC)
‡ National team caps and goals as of 23:52, 30 June 2026 (UTC)

Lucas Erik Holger Bergvall (Swedish: [ˈlu:kɑs bæ̌ɾj:vɑl]; born 2 February 2006) is a Swedish professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for Premier League club Tottenham Hotspur and the Sweden national team.

Club career

IF Brommapojkarna

Born and raised in Stockholm, Bergvall advanced through the academy of IF Brommapojkarna, where he was part of the winning team of the 2019 U13 Madrid Football Cup, beating youth teams from the academies of Bayern Munich, Atlético Madrid, Paris Saint-Germain, and Barcelona.[3][4][5] Bergvall made his Superettan debut for Brommapojkarna on 9 July 2022 in a 1–1 draw with Örgryte.[6] On 4 October 2022, he scored his first professional goal against Öster.[7][8] Heavily scouted in his youth, Bergvall participated in trials at Juventus, Manchester United, and Bayern Munich during his time at Brommapojkarna.[9]

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".[10] On 11 October 2023, he was named by English newspaper The Guardian as one of the best players born in 2006 worldwide.[11] Bergvall made 37 league appearances in total, scoring five goals and providing two assists.[12]

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.[13] 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.[14] 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.[15]

Bergvall made his Premier League and competitive debut for Tottenham as a 78th minute substitute in a 1-1 away draw to Leicester City.[16] Bergvall's first start for the club came in a 2–1 EFL Cup victory against Coventry City on 18 September 2024.[17] 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.[18] 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.[19]

On 29 April 2025, Bergvall signed a new contract with Tottenham, which is set to expire in 2031.[20] 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.[21][22] Head coach Ange Postecoglou revealed that Bergvall had sustained damage to the ligaments in his ankle and would miss the remainder of the season.[23][24] 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.[25] Bergvall was also nominated for the 2025 Golden Boy which recognises the best under-21 player in European football, finishing tenth in final voting.[26]

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.[27][28] 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.[29] 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.[30][31]

International career

Bergvall with Sweden at the 2026 FIFA World Cup

Bergvall has represented Sweden at various youth levels, ranging from under-15 until under-21.[32] On 12 January 2024, he made his senior debut as a second-half substitute in a 2–1 friendly victory against Estonia.[32]

On 12 May 2026, Bergvall was named in the Sweden squad for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.[33] 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.[34]

Personal life

Bergvall comes from a football-centric family.[35] Both his older brother, Theo,[36] and his younger brother, Rasmus, are also professional footballers.[37] As of 2024, he is dating Swedish model Mackenzie Medlock, his high school sweetheart.[38][39]

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.[40][41]

Career statistics

Club

As of match played 26 August 2026[42]
Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
Club Season League National cup[a] League cup[b] Europe Other Total
DivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
Brommapojkarna 2021 Ettan Norra 1000———10
2022 Superettan 11110———121
Total 12110———131
Djurgårdens IF 2023 Allsvenskan 25231—1[c]0—293
2024 Allsvenskan 12363———186
Total 37594—10—479
Tottenham Hotspur 2024–25[43] Premier League 270204112[d]0—451
2025–26[44] Premier League 23100207[e]01[f]0331
2026–27[45] Premier League 100010——20
Total 511207119010802
Career total 1007124712001014012
  1. ↑ Includes Svenska Cupen, FA Cup
  2. ↑ Includes EFL Cup
  3. ↑ Appearance in UEFA Europa Conference League
  4. ↑ Appearances in UEFA Europa League
  5. ↑ Appearances in UEFA Champions League
  6. ↑ Appearance in UEFA Super Cup

International

As of match played 30 June 2026[46]
Appearances and goals by national team and year
National teamYearAppsGoals
Sweden 202440
202520
202680
Total140

Honours

IF Brommapojkarna

Tottenham Hotspur

Individual

References

  1. ↑ "2024/25 Premier League squad lists". Premier League. 13 September 2024. Retrieved 13 September 2024.
  2. 1 2 "Lucas Bergvall: Overview". Premier League. Retrieved 13 September 2024.
  3. ↑ "Lucas Bergvall: Tottenham's new teenage wonderkid who turned down Barcelona to join Ange Postecoglou's revolution". Goal. 2 February 2024.
  4. ↑ "Storartad seger i Madrid Football Cup för P06-1 – BP". IF Brommapojkarna. 16 September 2019. Retrieved 18 September 2025.
  5. ↑ "Madrid Football Cup players in the most important leagues - Madrid Football Agency". Madrid Football Agency. 18 July 2022. Retrieved 18 September 2025.
  6. ↑ "Örgryte vs. Brommapojkarna". Soccerway. 19 July 2022.
  7. ↑ "Öster vs. Brommapojkarna". Soccerway. 4 October 2022.
  8. ↑ "Lucas Bergvall slog till med sitt första mål i superettan". Fotbolldirekt (in Swedish). 5 October 2022.
  9. ↑ Gold, Alasdiar (6 February 2024). "Lucas Bergvall - Inside his move to Tottenham, why he rejected Barcelona and Son's welcome text". football.london. Retrieved 18 September 2025.
  10. ↑ Kristoffersson, Daniel (24 May 2023). "Lucas Bergvall i startelvan för att stanna". Aftonbladet (in Swedish).
  11. ↑ Christenson, Marcus; Bloor, Steven; Blight, Garry (11 October 2023). "Next Generation 2023: 60 of the best young talents in world football". The Guardian. Retrieved 6 May 2025.
  12. ↑ "Profile". Soccerway. Retrieved 2 September 2024.
  13. ↑ Sport, BBC (2 February 2024). "Lucas Bergvall: Tottenham agree deal for 18-year-old Swedish midfielder". BBC Sport. Retrieved 4 October 2025.
  14. ↑ Jenkins, Seb (17 April 2024). "Tottenham second-half player ratings: 5–1 pre-season win over Hearts". The Spurs Web. Retrieved 20 July 2024.
  15. ↑ Horn, Kieran (20 July 2024). "Tottenham suffer major Bergvall injury blow in pre-season friendly". Football London. Retrieved 5 May 2025.
  16. ↑ "Leicester vs Tottenham LIVE". BBC Sport. 19 August 2024. Retrieved 14 July 2026.
  17. ↑ Rindl, Joe (18 September 2024). "Coventry 1–2 Tottenham: Win papers over performance". BBC Sport. Retrieved 19 September 2024.
  18. ↑ "Tottenham 3-0 Qarabag: Ten-man Spurs begin Europa League campaign with victory". BBC Sport. 26 September 2024. Retrieved 14 July 2026.
  19. ↑ Jones, Michael (8 January 2025). "Tottenham vs Liverpool LIVE: Carabao Cup score and updates as Porro misses great chance after Bentancur injury". The Independent. Retrieved 7 May 2025.
  20. ↑ "New deal for Bergvall". Tottenham Hotspur F.C. 29 April 2025. Retrieved 29 April 2025.
  21. ↑ "Team News – Ange on Bergvall Absence". Tottenham Hotspur F.C. 1 May 2025. Retrieved 2 May 2025.
  22. ↑ Guest, Rob (1 May 2025). "Lucas Bergvall on crutches and double Tottenham injury concern for Ange Postecoglou vs Bodo/Glimt". Football London. Retrieved 2 May 2025.
  23. ↑ "Update | Lucas Bergvall". Tottenham Hotspur F.C. 2 May 2025. Retrieved 2 May 2025.
  24. ↑ "Ange Postecoglou on Lucas Bergvall: "I've no doubt he'll come back stronger"". Tottenham Hotspur F.C. 2 May 2025. Retrieved 2 May 2025.
  25. ↑ "Bergvall completes Player of the Season clean sweep". Tottenham Hotspur F.C. 15 May 2025. Retrieved 15 May 2025.
  26. ↑ Coates, Charlotte (16 October 2025). "Golden Boy and Girl: England star Michelle Agyemang, Nico O'Reilly and Estevao nominated". BBC Sport. Retrieved 14 July 2026.
  27. ↑ "West Ham vs Tottenham Hotspur: Lucas Bergvall scores his first Premier League goal". Sky Sports. 13 September 2025. Retrieved 13 September 2025.
  28. ↑ "Lucas Bergvall becomes second-youngest Spurs player ever to score and assist in a Premier League game after starring role in thumping of West Ham". Yahoo Sports. Retrieved 14 September 2025.
  29. ↑ "Tottenham 1-0 Villarreal: Luiz Junior own goal seals win for Spurs - BBC Sport". BBC Sport. 16 September 2025. Retrieved 17 September 2025.
  30. ↑ "Tottenham Hotspur 0-1 Chelsea: Joao Pedro scores winner as hosts booed off". BBC Sport. 1 November 2025. Retrieved 3 November 2025.
  31. ↑ Stokes, Jake (3 November 2025). "Bergvall timeline, Solanke update, Gray latest - Tottenham injury news and return dates". Football.London. Retrieved 3 November 2025.
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  35. ↑ Harris, Jay (23 May 2024). "Lucas Bergvall's road to Tottenham: 'My gut feeling was always Spurs'". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved 26 October 2024 – via The Athletic.
  36. ↑ Ekström, Albin (9 December 2022). "Bröderna Bergvall klara för Djurgården". Aftonbladet (in Swedish). Retrieved 22 February 2023.
  37. ↑ Asahara, Makoto (31 May 2024). "Tredje Bergvall-brorsan i lång intervju: "Vill gå min egen väg"". Aftonbladet (in Swedish). Retrieved 28 October 2024.
  38. ↑ Östborg, Tim McVitty (23 October 2024). "Hon är Lucas Bergvalls modellflickvän". nyheter24.se (in Swedish). Retrieved 12 July 2026.
  39. ↑ "Flickvännens tårar – grät flera gånger under matchen". Expressen (in Swedish). 31 March 2026. Retrieved 30 June 2026.
  40. ↑ "Uppgifter: Manchester United "väldigt intresserat" av Bergvall" [Reports: Manchester United "very interested" in Bergvall]. Fotbollskanalen (in Swedish). 18 January 2024. Retrieved 23 March 2026. Enligt rapporten är Bergvall dessutom en supporter av Manchester-klubben. [According to the report, Bergvall is also a supporter of the Manchester club.]
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  42. ↑ Lucas Bergvall at Soccerway
  43. ↑ "Games played by Lucas Bergvall in 2024/2025". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 8 January 2025.
  44. ↑ "Games played by Lucas Bergvall in 2025/2026". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 13 August 2025.
  45. ↑ "Games played by Lucas Bergvall in 2026/2027". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 22 August 2026.
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  47. ↑ "Superettan 2022 results, Football Sweden". Flashscore. Retrieved 22 May 2025.
  48. ↑ "Division 1 – Norra 2021 results, Football Sweden". Flashscore. Retrieved 22 May 2025.
  49. ↑ "Tottenham Hotspur 1 Man Utd 0". BBC Sport. 21 May 2025. Retrieved 22 May 2025.
  50. ↑ "PSG vs Tottenham LIVE: European Champions beat Spurs on penalties to win Super Cup". BBC Sport. 13 August 2025. Retrieved 14 July 2026.
  51. ↑ "Bergvall completes Player of the Season clean sweep". Tottenham Hotspur F.C. 15 May 2025. Retrieved 22 May 2025.
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