Niclas Carlnén becomes general secretary of Swedish Football Association
Niclas Carlnén, current CEO of Malmö FF, has been appointed as the new general secretary of the Swedish Football Association. He remains reticent about the recent turbulence within the organization. Carlnén suggests coming back in half a year for more details.
The Swedish Football Association has appointed Niclas Carlnén, currently the CEO of Malmö FF, as its new general secretary. The announcement follows a period of turbulence in the organization, but Carlnén declines to comment in detail.
"Come back in half a year," says Carlnén briefly when asked about the internal challenges.
The appointment was made public on October 6, 2025. Carlnén, with a background in Malmö FF, will take on a key role in leading the association's administrative efforts. The Swedish Football Association is responsible for organizing and developing football in Sweden, including the Allsvenskan league and national teams.
No further details have emerged regarding when Carlnén will assume the position or specific plans for his tenure. The turbulence in the association has previously been reported to involve leadership issues, but Carlnén refrains from commenting.