Patrik Eklöf


Karl Johan Patrik Eklöf is a Swedish former football defender. He has also had roles as manager and kit manager.

Playing career

Eklöf was a Swedish youth international, representing the U17 and U19 teams; he played seven matches for the U17 team and scored one goal and made one apperareance for the U19 team. He made 11 Allsvenskan appearances for Djurgårdens IF. In early spring 1987, he injured his knee while playing a Hallsvenskan match against Vasalunds IF, leaving him out for the spring. He left Djurgården after the 1990 season. In total, he made 11 league appearances for the club.

Post-playing career

Leaving Sollentuna United, Eklöf become manager for Djurgårdens IF's women's team before the 2011 season.
Eklöf managed the team during the 2011 and 2012 seasons. In late 2019, Eklöf became kit manager for Djurgårdens IF men's team.