Hammarby operates as one club – and both men’s and women’s teams are challenging for the title
IMAGO | Hammarby’s women’s team recently won the Swedish domestic cup, in a success for the one-club organisation behind both the men’s and women’s sides.
Hammarby’s men’s and women’s teams both hold second place in their respective Swedish top leagues. Technical Director Adrian von Heijne explains how he balances his role overseeing both squads.
While Hammarby trails Malmö FF significantly in total revenue—and still lags clubs like BK Häcken and Djurgården—the club competes near the top of both leagues.
Why it matters: Hammarby offer a rare example of a football organisation where the men’s and women’s teams operate as one club—not just in branding, but in leadership, culture, and performance expectations.
The perspective: As the women’s game professionalises and clubs seek operational efficiency, Hammarby’s integrated model signals how dual-team strategies could become a blueprint for sustainable growth across European football.
5 June 2025 - 3:15 PM
Both of Hammarby Fotboll’s senior teams are currently performing at a high level in the Swedish top divisions. As of early June, the men’s team sits second in the Swedish top-flight Allsvenskan, while the women’s team holds the same position in Damallsvenskan. The women’s side also claimed the Swedish Cup title just a few weeks ago.
Unlike many European leagues, the Swedish football season follows the calendar year, meaning both teams are alr
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