Djurgarden Fotboll have strengthened their academy by signing youth contracts with two promising talents. Charlie Åslander and Nomier Hawari, both born in 2011, have committed to the club with deals effective from September 1, 2026. The news was reported by Djurgarden Fotboll on September 3. The club currently sits third in the Allsvenskan table with 32 points from 18 games, ten points behind league leaders Sirius.
Who are the new youth prospects?
Charlie Åslander is a central midfielder who can operate as a number 6, 8, or 10. He prefers to play as a classic number eight in the engine room. During the spring season he represented Djurgarden's U16 team and has now been promoted to the U17s. Åslander expressed great joy about the contract. "It feels incredibly fun and I am proud to sign for a big and fine club like Djurgarden," he said.
Nomier Hawari is an offensive player used primarily as a right winger or number ten. He is described as very fast, skilled at dribbling, and strong in counter-attacking situations. Hawari shares his colleague's enthusiasm. "It feels very good because I have signed for such a big club as Djurgarden," he stated. Both players are part of an academy that is constantly evolving.
What do the academy officials say?
Lucas Nilsson, development chief for U16 to U19, has closely followed both players' progress. He sees great potential in their different qualities and adaptability. Joel Riddez, the academy director, is even more explicit in his assessment. He believes Åslander and Hawari are among the absolute top players in their age group in the whole of Sweden. Riddez also thanked Engelbrektsskolan for good cooperation regarding the players' education and training.
The club's investment in young talent comes as the first team shows offensive strength in the Allsvenskan with 41 goals scored in 18 matches. That average of over two goals per game is impressive. A detailed overview of the team's offensive statistics is available on our stats page.
How do they fit into the club's broader plan?
The youth contracts are part of Djurgarden's long-term strategy to build a competitive squad. Identifying and retaining the best local talents is essential. Both Åslander's versatility in midfield and Hawari's explosiveness in attack complement each other well. Their development will be closely monitored within the academy framework.
The first team's next challenge is an away match against IF Brommapojkarna on October 16. BP are tenth in the table. All information about upcoming fixtures can be found on our fixtures page. Djurgarden have so far played 18 league games with a record of 10 wins, 2 draws, and 6 losses.
What does this mean for the future?
The deals ensure that two of the most promising players in the 2011 age group continue their development in blue stripes. It is a clear statement of intent from the club. The process of integrating young players into the professional environment is carefully planned. Supporters can follow the entire squad's composition and development via our squad overview. The first team's next stop is at Grimsta IP on October 16 against Brommapojkarna.
