Joel Svensson (born 2005) is back with boyhood club IK Oskarshamn after being drafted by Chicago in 2024 and signing a contract for 2026/27. Before the season, Södertälje sporting director Emil Georgsson tipped him as a top-15 candidate in the scoring race. Svensson opened the scoring in IK Oskarshamn’s season opener on September 18 and says praise from a rival provides welcome motivation ahead of his expected breakthrough at the club.
NEWS · 18 September 2026
Joel Svensson: “Nice to be praised by a rival – now I’m ready to break through at IK Oskarshamn”
Joel Svensson (born 2005) is back with boyhood club IK Oskarshamn after being drafted by Chicago in 2024 and signing a contract for 2026/27. Before the season, Södertälje sporting director Emil Georgsson tipped him as a top-15 candidate in the scoring race. Svensson opened the scoring in IK Oskarshamn’s season opener on September 18 and says praise from a rival provides welcome motivation ahead of his expected breakthrough at the club.