Spurs Women have completed a deal for Matilda Nildén to join from BK Häcken in January on a long-term contract.
Nildén, who joins sister Amanda at Spurs, has been capped by Sweden up to the Under-23 level.
She scored 23 goals in 25 games to help AIK win the Elitettan (Swedish second division) and earned a move to BK Häcken in January 2024.
Across her two seasons at Häcken, she made 63 appearances, including eight in the Champions League, and lifted the Damallsvenskan for the first time in her career.
Matilda Nildén told tottenhamhotspur.com: “I’m so excited and really happy to be here. I think this is the right step for me because the club wants to develop players and I feel they have a clear plan for me.
“I’m young and this feels like the next step in my career. I’ve spoken to Martin [Ho] and Andy [Rogers] – and I really liked our conversations. They like the way I play and that gave me a good feeling. I’ve watched the English league for many years, and it has always been a dream to play here. To now be at Spurs is really special.”
Head Coach Martin Ho said: “Matilda is an exciting attacking player with the ability to operate as a winger on both sides. She plays with pace, bravery and intent, and has the qualities to consistently impact games in the final third.
“She is comfortable receiving in wide areas, attacking 1v1 situations and making decisive movements in behind. Matilda has significant potential, and we believe this environment will allow her attacking instincts, decision-making and end product to develop to an even higher level.”
