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Mjällby AIF

Mjällby AIF
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Full name Mjällby Allmänna
Idrottsförening
Founded 1 April 1939; 78 years ago (1939-04-01)
Ground Strandvallen, Hällevik
Ground Capacity 6,750
Chairman Magnus Emeus
Head coach Jonas Andersson
League Division 1 Södra
2016 Division 1 Södra, 8th
Website Club home page

Mjällby Allmänna Idrottsförening, also known simply as Mjällby AIF, Mjällby or (especially locally) MAIF, is a Swedish professional football club based in Hällevik. The club is affiliated to Blekinge Fotbollförbund and play its home games at Strandvallen. The club colours, reflected in their crest and kit, are yellow and black. Formed on 1 April 1939, the club have played eight seasons in Sweden's highest football league Allsvenskan, the club's first season in the league was in 1980. The club are currently playing in Division 1 Södra (3rd level). With eight seasons in the top division Allsvenskan most recent in 2014, Mjällby AIF is the most successful football team from the province of Blekinge.

Former Sweden national football team players Christian Wilhelmsson and Mattias Asper began their careers at the club. Both players also ended their playing careers in Mjällby.

Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.


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