IF Brommapojkarna
Encyclopedia
IF Brommapojkarna, also called BP, is a Swedish
football club located in the borough of Bromma, in the western parts of Stockholm
municipality. Brommapojkarna is the largest football club in Europe
in terms of the number of active teams of all ages - in 2007 there were 247 teams and 3,000 players. The women's team plays in Division 2 Östra Svealand, the third tier. There is also a floorball
division.
The club is famous for its youth academy, which has produced numerous of top-quality Swedish player throughout the years. The club is affiliated to the Stockholms Fotbollförbund
.
after Bojan Djordjic
was transferred to the Red Devils in 1999. However, it is now unclear whether they still are attached to the Old Trafford
-based side.
The club was promoted to the Allsvenskan
for the first time on 12 November 2006 after beating BK Häcken
in the promotion-relegation play-offs.
On the 16th of November 2008 the team reached Allsvenskan for the second time after a 1–1 draw against Ljungskile SK
. It guaranteed remain in Allsvenskan for 2010 season despite losing 3–0 to home match against IFK Göteborg
on October 23, 2009.
Sweden
Sweden , officially the Kingdom of Sweden , is a Nordic country on the Scandinavian Peninsula in Northern Europe. Sweden borders with Norway and Finland and is connected to Denmark by a bridge-tunnel across the Öresund....
football club located in the borough of Bromma, in the western parts of Stockholm
Stockholm
Stockholm is the capital and the largest city of Sweden and constitutes the most populated urban area in Scandinavia. Stockholm is the most populous city in Sweden, with a population of 851,155 in the municipality , 1.37 million in the urban area , and around 2.1 million in the metropolitan area...
municipality. Brommapojkarna is the largest football club in Europe
Europe
Europe is, by convention, one of the world's seven continents. Comprising the westernmost peninsula of Eurasia, Europe is generally 'divided' from Asia to its east by the watershed divides of the Ural and Caucasus Mountains, the Ural River, the Caspian and Black Seas, and the waterways connecting...
in terms of the number of active teams of all ages - in 2007 there were 247 teams and 3,000 players. The women's team plays in Division 2 Östra Svealand, the third tier. There is also a floorball
Floorball
Floorball, a type of floor hockey, is an indoor team sport which was developed in the 1970s in Sweden. Floorball is most popular in areas where the sport has developed the longest, such as the Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Latvia, Norway, Sweden and Switzerland. The game is played...
division.
The club is famous for its youth academy, which has produced numerous of top-quality Swedish player throughout the years. The club is affiliated to the Stockholms Fotbollförbund
Stockholms Fotbollförbund
The Stockholms Fotbollförbund is one of the 24 district organisations of the Swedish Football Association. It administers lower tier football in Stockholm County.- Background :...
.
History
The club was formed in 1942. They became affiliated with Manchester UnitedManchester United F.C.
Manchester United Football Club is an English professional football club, based in Old Trafford, Greater Manchester, that plays in the Premier League. Founded as Newton Heath LYR Football Club in 1878, the club changed its name to Manchester United in 1902 and moved to Old Trafford in 1910.The 1958...
after Bojan Djordjic
Bojan Djordjic
Bojan Djordjic is a Swedish footballer of ethnic Serbian descent...
was transferred to the Red Devils in 1999. However, it is now unclear whether they still are attached to the Old Trafford
Old Trafford
Old Trafford commonly refers to two sporting arenas:* Old Trafford, home of Manchester United F.C.* Old Trafford Cricket Ground, home of Lancashire County Cricket ClubOld Trafford can also refer to:...
-based side.
The club was promoted to the Allsvenskan
Allsvenskan
Allsvenskan is a Swedish professional league for association football clubs. At the top of the Swedish football league system, it is the country's primary football competition. Contested by 16 clubs, it operates on a system of promotion and relegation with Superettan...
for the first time on 12 November 2006 after beating BK Häcken
BK Häcken
BK Häcken is a Swedish football club based in Gothenburg. The club, formed on 2 August 1940, is currently playing in the Swedish premier division, Allsvenskan after being promoted in 2008.- The beginning :...
in the promotion-relegation play-offs.
On the 16th of November 2008 the team reached Allsvenskan for the second time after a 1–1 draw against Ljungskile SK
Ljungskile SK
Ljungskile SK is a Swedish football club located in Ljungskile, a town within Uddevalla Municipality. The club, formed 1926 currently play in Superettan. Ljungskile SK is famous for their promotions between 1990 to 1997...
. It guaranteed remain in Allsvenskan for 2010 season despite losing 3–0 to home match against IFK Göteborg
IFK Göteborg
IFK Göteborg is a Swedish professional football club based in Gothenburg. Founded in 1904, the club has won 18 national championship titles, five national cup titles, and two UEFA Cups....
on October 23, 2009.