Smilla Holmberg

About

Smilla Hilma Holmberg (born 11 October 2006) is a Swedish professional footballer who plays as a right-back for Women’s Super League club Arsenal and the Swedish national team.

Smilla Holmberg was born on 11 October 2006 and grew up on Södermalm in Stockholm. She began playing football at the age of seven with Hammarby IF, having previously tried several other sports. Holmberg progressed through Hammarby’s youth academy and made her senior debut for the club at the age of 15.

Holmberg made one senior appearance for Älvsjö AIK in 2022 before joining Hammarby IF’s first team later the same year. In late 2022, she trained with Olympique Lyonnais during a visit to France while still under contract with Hammarby.
Holmberg debuted in a Svenska Cupen match in late 2022 and became a regular part of the squad during the 2023 season, contributing to the club’s Damallsvenskan and Svenska Cupen titles.
In May 2024, she extended her contract with Hammarby until the end of 2026. During the 2025 season, Holmberg emerged as one of the team’s top scorers, registering four goals and one assist in the opening four league matches.
On 5 January 2026, it was announced…