Active in Premier League
Hjalmar Ekdal
Defender #18
Age 27 years
Nationality Sweden
Market Value €5M
Career
B
◀ 2025 Burnley from Groningen
B
2025 Burnley from Groningen
B
2025 Burnley from Groningen
G
2025 Groningen from Burnley
G
2025 Groningen from Burnley
G
2025 Groningen from Burnley
B
2023 Burnley from Djurgardens IF
DI
2021 Djurgardens IF from Hammarby FF
HF
2021 Hammarby FF from Sirius
S
2020 Sirius from Hammarby FF
HF
2020 Hammarby FF from IK Frej
IF
2019 IK Frej from Hammarby FF
HF
2019 Hammarby FF from IK Frej
AF
2018 Assyriska FF from IK Frej
IF
2018 IK Frej from IF Brommapojkarna
Scout Report
Our breakdown of how this player plays, built from this season's match data.
Hjalmar Ekdal is a solid SQUAD PLAYER for Burnley. Evidence: 15.0 Appearances.
Player DNA
Are they a specialist or an all-rounder? The shape tells the story.
A developing player working on their overall game.
Hjalmar Ekdal Traits
Percentile rankings show how a player compares to others. 90% means they rank higher than 90% of comparable players.
vs Defenders
Height 61%
Weight 47%
Experience 64%
vs Premier League
Height 70%
Weight 56%
Experience 63%
Player DNA
Five dimensions that show what kind of player they are
Dribbling 45
Shooting 12
Defense 66
Workrate 19
Passing 13
Key Strength 66 Defense
Area to Watch 12 Shooting
Match Stats
Match-by-match record for Hjalmar Ekdal this season
| Date | Fixture | Mins | Rating | G | A | FM Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 21, 2026 | Fulham 3-1 Burnley | ' | - | - | - | 87 |
| Mar 03, 2026 | Everton 2-0 Burnley | 0' | - | 0 | 0 | 21 |
| Feb 28, 2026 | Burnley 3-4 Brentford | 0' | - | 0 | 0 | 81 |
| Feb 21, 2026 | Chelsea 1-1 Burnley | 0' | - | 0 | 0 | 67 |
| Feb 11, 2026 | Crystal Palace 2-3 Burnley | 0' | - | 0 | 0 | 74 |
| Feb 07, 2026 | Burnley 0-2 West Ham | 0' | - | 0 | 0 | 29 |
| Jan 24, 2026 | Burnley 2-2 Tottenham | 0' | - | 0 | 0 | 74 |
| Jan 17, 2026 | Liverpool 1-1 Burnley | 21' | 6.7 | 0 | 0 | 59 |
| Jan 07, 2026 | Burnley 2-2 Manchester United | 0' | - | 0 | 0 | 73 |
| Jan 03, 2026 | Brighton 2-0 Burnley | 91' | 6.3 | 0 | 0 | 24 |
| Dec 30, 2025 | Burnley 1-3 Newcastle | 93' | 6.3 | 0 | 0 | 48 |
| Dec 27, 2025 | Burnley 0-0 Everton | 97' | 7.2 | 0 | 0 | 14 |
| Dec 20, 2025 | Bournemouth 1-1 Burnley | 92' | 6.6 | 0 | 0 | 50 |
| Dec 13, 2025 | Burnley 2-3 Fulham | 93' | 6.3 | 0 | 0 | 66 |
| Dec 06, 2025 | Newcastle 2-1 Burnley | 95' | 6.0 | 0 | 0 | 71 |
| Date | Fixture | FM Score |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 11, 2026 | Burnley vs Brighton | 45 |
| Apr 19, 2026 | Nottingham Forest vs Burnley | 54 |
| Apr 26, 2026 | Burnley vs Manchester City | 54 |
| May 02, 2026 | Leeds vs Burnley | 52 |
| May 09, 2026 | Burnley vs Aston Villa | 53 |
| May 17, 2026 | Arsenal vs Burnley | 68 |
| May 24, 2026 | Burnley vs Wolves | 38 |
Player Market Value
Track Hjalmar Ekdal's transfer value changes and career value history
Current Value €4.5M
Peak Value €8.0M (Q2'23)
€8.0M €4.0M €0
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Hjalmar Ekdal is Burnley's Silver Wall. A Championship winner with a trophy cabinet boasting four career titles across England and Sweden, the 28-year-old Stockholm native brings seasoned experience to the heart of the defence. Having spent years developing his craft, he has become a fixture within the squad's rotation, providing a physical presence that defines his role at the club.
As an established SQUAD PLAYER, Ekdal provides essential depth, having clocked 1179 minutes across 15 appearances this season. While he is currently searching for rhythm following a quiet spell in form, his underlying Defense metric of 66 remains the cornerstone of his game. His identity as a Wall is built on his ability to win duels and maintain positional discipline, ensuring the backline remains compact. Even when the Intensity of the match fluctuates, his reliability remains a key asset for the coaching staff, providing a steady presence when the Balance of the team requires defensive reinforcement.
With a stable market value of €4M, Ekdal’s profile is one of consistency rather than speculation. As Burnley navigates the complexities of the season, his previous experience in promotion battles makes him a vital component in managing the high Stakes of the campaign.