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Association football player
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Female
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Birth:
17 January 1993(Sweden)
The details
Biography
Introduction
Amanda Ilestedt (born 17 January 1993) is a Swedish footballer. She plays as a defender for Damallsvenskan club FC Rosengård and the Sweden women's national football team.
Club career
Ilestedt came from Karlskrona FF in the middle of the 2009 season, but initially played in Malmö's B team. She broke into the Damallsvenskan side in 2010.
International career
Ilestedt made her debut for the senior Sweden team in a 4–1 win over England on 4 July 2013.
Coach Pia Sundhage named Ilestedt in the Sweden squad for UEFA Women's Euro 2013.
Personal life
Oliver Ekman-Larsson of the National Hockey League (NHL) is Ilestedt's cousin. Her grandfather's brother was Sven Tumba.
Honours
Club
- LdB FC Malmö / Rosengård
- Damallsvenskan (4): 2010, 2011, 2013, 2014
- Svenska Supercupen (3): 2011, 2012, 2015
International
- Sweden
- UEFA Women's Under-19 Championship (1): 2012