Samuel Holmén


Samuel Tobias Holmén is a Swedish professional football midfielder playing for Allsvenskan side IF Elfsborg.
Holmén's favourite position is in the central midfield, and his style of play is that of a box-to-box player, being a good defensive ball winner, as well as a good playmaker and goal scorer. His brother, Sebastian, is also a professional footballer.

Club career

IF Elfsborg

Holmén was born in Annelund just outside Borås, and started playing football in Annelunds IF. In 1998, he went to IF Elfsborg. After a few years in the youth squad he was promoted to the first squad, and made his debut when he came on as a substitute in the semi final of the Swedish Cup in September 2002. He quickly became a first team regular, and was considered to be one of the most promising Swedish footballers.

Brøndby IF

On 30 August 2007 Holmén transferred to Danish Superliga club Brøndby IF signing a four-year contract.

İstanbul BB

In July 2010, Holmén left Danish side Brøndby IF to sign with Turkish club Büyükşehir Belediyespor. He started 100 matches in the first eleven. His contract ended in June 2013.

Fenerbahçe and loans

On 18 June 2013, Holmén signed with Fenerbahçe for a three-year deal after successfully passing the medical tests.
On August 2014, Holmén was loaned to Bursaspor for one season.
On 21 August 2015, Holmén was loaned to Konyaspor for one season.

Return to İstanbul Başakşehir

On June 2016, Holmén signed a two-year contract with İstanbul Başakşehir after his Fenerbahçe contract expired.

International career

Holmén represented Sweden at Euro 2012.

Career statistics

International goals

#DateVenueOpponentScoreResultCompetition
1.13 January 2008Estadio Saprissa, San José, Costa Rica1–01–0Friendly
2.10 September 2008Råsunda Stadium, Stockholm, Sweden2–02–12010 FIFA World Cup qualification

Honours

Club

IF Elfsborg
Brøndby
Fenerbahçe