AIK launches partnership with FC Djursholm for youth game time

AIK has today announced a new partnership with FC Djursholm that gives the women's team's young players the chance to hold a double licence throughout the 2026 season. The deal means players born 2004‑2011 can represent both AIK and Djursholm, providing them with more minutes when they aren't featured in AIK's matches.

Zinar Spindari, AIK's sporting director, explained that the main goal is to give players lacking game time at AIK a chance to develop in Division 1 Norra. "We can put players on the list, simply that our players born 2004 or later can have a double licence," Spindari told Fotbollskanalen. This allows a player to be registered with both clubs simultaneously, without changing training locations or squads.

AIK currently sit 7th in Allsvenskan with 48 points after 30 games (13W‑9D‑8L) and a goal difference of +7 (40 scored, 33 conceded). Although the women's side plays in a different division, the extra player access potentially widens the club's talent pool. Top scorer J. Hove has so far netted 4 goals in 10 appearances, but younger players now have a chance to prove themselves in a competitive setting.

Spindari hinted at the possibility of expanding the partnership long‑term. "We are looking at whether there is room to do something more lasting. We have liked what they do," he said. This could lead to joint training camps or scouting agreements, but for now the focus is on giving players more match minutes and experience.

FC Djursholm, competing in Division 1 Norra, gains access to young talent from a top‑flight club. It strengthens their squad without major expenses and gives them a better chance to compete in their league. At the same time, AIK's players receive regular playing time, which can boost their development and possibly earn more call‑ups to the senior side.

AIK's investment in youth reflects the club's broad vision: building a solid foundation for both men's and women's football. With the partnership underway, we can expect more names to appear on match sheets throughout the remainder of the 2026 season.