Ellen Gibson

Ellen Gibson

Gibson in 2025
Personal information
Full name	Ellen Linnea Christina Gibson
Date of birth	(1996-04-28) 28 April 1996 (age 29)
Place of birth	Stockholm, Sweden
Position(s)	Midfielder
Team information
Current team	Ottawa Rapid
Youth career
2004–2010	Hammarby IF
College career
Years	Team	Apps	(Gls)
2015	Santa Clara Broncos	12	(0)
Senior career*
Years	Team	Apps	(Gls)
2011–2014	Hammarby IF	59	(2)
2017–2024	Hammarby IF	138	(3)
2025–	Ottawa Rapid	9	(0)
International career
2011–2013	Sweden U17	17	(0)
2013–2014	Sweden U19	2	(0)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 11 July 2025

Ellen Linnea Christina Gibson (born 28 April 1996) is a Swedish professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for Canadian club Ottawa Rapid.

Early life

Gibson was born in Stockholm, Sweden. She developed an interest in football at an early age and joined the youth academy of Hammarby IF, where she trained as a midfielder.

Club career

Hammarby IF

A tifo dedicated to Gibson at her final game for Hammarby

Gibson began her senior career with Hammarby IF in 2011, playing in the Elitettan, the second tier of Swedish women's football. She played for Hammarby until 2014 before moving to the United States to play for the Santa Clara Broncos in 2015. ^[1] After finishing her college career, Gibson returned to Hammarby IF in 2017, where she became a pivotal figure in the midfield. ^[2]

During her time at Hammarby, Gibson established herself as a club icon, known for her consistent performances and leadership on the field. She played a key role in the team's success, including winning the Damallsvenskan in 2023 and the Svenska Cupen in 2022. ^{[3] [4]}

Her commitment to the club and her performances made her one of the most beloved players in Hammarby history, with fans seeing her as an embodiment of the team's spirit and identity. In a 2023 interview, Gibson reflected on her long association with the club, stating that "Bajen är en del av min identitet" ("Hammarby is part of my identity"). ^[5]

At the end of the 2024 season, Hammarby IF chose not to renew Gibson's contract. ^[2]

Ottawa Rapid

On 27 January 2025, Gibson signed with Canadian side Ottawa Rapid in the newly-launched Northern Super League. ^[6]

International career

Gibson has represented Sweden at various youth levels, including the U17 and U19 teams, and has been part of the national setup for several years. While she has not yet made a senior appearance for the Swedish women's national team, her performances at the club level have earned her recognition as one of Sweden's promising midfielders. ^[7]

Playing style

Gibson is known for her tactical awareness and ability to read the game. As a midfielder, she is skilled in distributing passes and controlling the tempo of the match. Gibson is also praised for her ability to recover possession and break up opposition attacks. ^[8] Her versatility has allowed her to play in various roles across the midfield, contributing both defensively and offensively. She is recognized for her strong work ethic and leadership qualities. ^[9]

Career statistics

As of 3 January 2025

Appearances and goals by club, season, and competition

Club	Season	League			National Cup		Other		Total
		Division	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals
Hammarby IF	2011	Damallsvenskan	1	0	–		0	0	1	0
	2012	Division 1 Norrettan	14	0	1	1	0	0	15	1
	2013	Elitettan	24	1	1	0	0	0	25	1
	2014	Elitettan	20	1	2	0	0	0	22	1
	2017	Damallsvenskan	12	0	4	0	0	0	16	0
	2018	Damallsvenskan	8	0	4	0	0	0	12	0
	2019	Elitettan	25	0	2	0	0	0	27	0
	2020	Elitettan	23	1	5	0	0	0	28	1
	2021	Damallsvenskan	21	0	4	0	0	0	25	0
	2022	Damallsvenskan	19	1	5	0	0	0	24	1
	2023	Damallsvenskan	18	1	3	0	0	0	21	1
	2024	Damallsvenskan	12	0	2	0	0	0	14	0
	Total		197	5	33	1	0	0	230	6

Honours

Hammarby IF

• Damallsvenskan: 2023 ^[10]
• Svenska Cupen: 2022 ^[11]

Individual

• Hammarby IF Player of the Year: 2023

References

1. "Ellen Gibson Santa Clara profile". Santa Clara Broncos .
2. "Ellen Gibson lämnar Hammarby efter 24 år i klubben". Aftonbladet. 29 November 2024. Retrieved 3 January 2025.
3. "Hammarby wins Svenska Cupen". Aftonbladet. Retrieved 3 January 2025.
4. "Hammarby clinches Damallsvenskan title". SVT Sport. Retrieved 3 January 2025.
5. "Bajen är en del av min identitet". Expressen. 10 October 2021. Retrieved 3 January 2025.
6. "Sweden's Ellen Gibson joins the Rapid! 🩵 Ellen is known as a loyal and hardworking player who always puts the team first. She hopes to contribute to the team's success with her physical style of play, work ethic, strong passing and tactical understanding". Ottawa Rapid FC. 27 January 2025. Retrieved 27 January 2025.
7. "Ellen Gibson stats". Svenska Fotbollförbundet. Retrieved 3 January 2025.^{[ failed verification ]}
8. "Ellen Gibson: Hammarby IF player profile". Hammarby IF. Retrieved 3 January 2025.
9. "Hammarby Fotboll: Squad Overview 2023". Hammarby IF. Retrieved 3 January 2025.
10. "Hammarby clinches Damallsvenskan title". SVT Sport. Retrieved 3 January 2025.
11. "Hammarby wins Svenska Cupen". Aftonbladet. Retrieved 3 January 2025.

External links

• Ellen Gibson at Soccerway.com
• Ellen Gibson at FBref.com
• Ellen Gibson at kicker (in German)
• Ellen Gibson at the Swedish Football Association (in Swedish)
• Ellen Gibson – UEFA profile