AIK had a disappointing season, where the team did not win a single match in the wake of the sale of Brazilian star Wílton Figueiredo, dropping out of the title chase, missing European qualification in the process. Argentine recruits Iván Obolo and Lucas Valdemarín impressed upon their arrivals, forming an impressive unit with Figueiredo, which was curtailed when Al-Rayyan bought Figueiredo in September. The defense was arguably AIK's greatest asset, conceding just 28 goals, led by keeper Daniel Örlund and new talisman Nils-Eric Johansson.
Season events Prior to the start of the season, AIK announced the signings of Per Rønning, Patrik Karlsson, Alexander Gerndt and Niklas Westberg. Rønning and Karlsson both signed three-year contracts, whilst Nicklas Bergh joined Enköpings SK on loan for the season when Westberg signed.
On 11 January, AIK and venture capital company Agent 03, announced the signings of Khari Stephenson from GAIS to a four-year contract.
On 19 January, Wílton Figueiredo signed a new contract with AIK until the end of 2009.
On 21 May, AIK announced the signing of Nils-Eric Johansson on a free transfer from Leicester City, commencing 1 July, on a three-year contract.
On 26 June, AIK and venture capital company Agent 03, announced the signings of Iván Obolo and Lucas Valdemarín from Arsenal de Sarandí to three-year contracts commencing 1 July.
Squad
No. Name Nationality Position Date of birth (age) Signed from Signed in Contract ends Apps. Goals Goalkeepers 1 Daniel Örlund GK Spårvägens 2002 22 Niklas Westberg GK Väsby United 2007 3 0 Defenders 2 Patrik Karlsson DF Gefle 2007 2009 27 2 4 Nils-Eric Johansson DF Leicester City 2007 2010 20 0 5 Per Verner Rønning DF Kongsvinger 2007 2009 4 0 13 Daniel Arnefjord DF Väsby United 2006 42 0 16 Pierre Bengtsson DF Academy 2006 16 0 17 Jimmy Tamandi DF Potenza 2005 18 Markus Jonsson DF Öster 2006 49 11 24 Nicklas Carlsson DF AGF 2005 73 11 Midfielders 7 Pablo Monsalvo MF Olimpo 2007 8 0 8 Daniel Tjernström MF Örebro SK 1999 14 Kenny Pavey MF Ljungskile 2006 48 5 15 Kevin Walker MF Örebro 2007 2 0 20 Khari Stephenson MF GAIS 2007 2010 24 2 23 Mats Rubarth MF Örebro SK 2001 29 Gabriel Özkan MF IF Brommapojkarna 2006 20 3 30 Dulee Johnson MF BK Häcken 2006 61 3 Magnus Eriksson MF Academy 2006 0 0 Forwards 9 Miran Burgić FW Gorica 2006 20 6 21 Alexander Gerndt FW Visby IF Gute 2007 7 1 26 Daniel Mendes FW Degerfors 2006 39 6 27 Iván Obolo FW Arsenal de Sarandí 2007 2010 19 6 28 Lucas Valdemarín FW Arsenal de Sarandí 2007 2010 20 6 Out on loan 4 Per Karlsson DF Academy 2003 11 Bernt Hulsker FW Vålerenga 2006 25 3 Nicklas Bergh GK Eskilstuna City 2005 2 0 Left during the season 3 Niklas Sandberg DF Eskilstuna City 2005 6 Dennis Östlundh MF Assyriska 2005 7 Kristian Haynes MF Trelleborg 2005 43 9 10 Wílton Figueiredo FW GAIS 2006 2009 51 22 19 Robert Persson MF Academy 2004
Transfers
In Date Position Nationality Name From Fee Ref.1 January 2007GKNiklas WestbergVäsby UnitedUndisclosed1 January 2007DFPer RønningKongsvingerUndisclosed1 January 2007DFPatrik KarlssonGefleUndisclosed1 January 2007FWAlexander GerndtVisby IF GuteUndisclosed11 January 2007MFKhari StephensonGAISUndisclosed28 January 2007MFBrwa NouriVäsby UnitedUndisclosed1 July 2007DFNils-Eric JohanssonLeicester CityFree1 July 2007FWIván OboloArsenal de SarandíUndisclosed1 July 2007FWLucas ValdemarínArsenal de SarandíUndisclosed28 August 2007MFPablo MonsalvoOlimpoUndisclosed31 August 2007MFKevin WalkerÖrebroUndisclosed
Out Date Position Nationality Name To Fee Ref.1 March 2007MFDennis ÖstlundhAssyriska FFUndisclosed1 July 2007DFNiklas SandbergCFR ClujUndisclosed1 July 2007MFRobert PerssonViborgUndisclosed1 August 2007MFKristian HaynesTrelleborgUndisclosed1 November 2007DFNicklas CarlssonIFK GöteborgUndisclosed1 December 2007FWWílton FigueiredoAl-RayyanUndisclosed
Loans out Start date Position Nationality Name To End date Ref.1 January 2007GKNicklas BerghEnköping1 February 20081 April 2007DFPer KarlssonÅtvidaberg30 November 200720 August 2007FWBernt HulskerIK Start30 November 2007
Released Date Position Nationality Name Joined Date Ref31 December 2007GKNiklas WestbergVäsby United1 January 200831 December 2007DFJimmy TamandiLyn1 January 200831 December 2007MFPablo MonsalvoNewell's Old Boys1 July 200831 December 2007FWBernt HulskerIK Start1 January 2008
Trial Date from Position Nationality Name Last club Date to RefWinter 2007MFKali OngalaVäsby United
Friendlies
Competitions Overview
Allsvenskan
League table
Results summary
Results by matchday
Results
Svenska Cupen
UEFA Cup
Squad statistics
Appearances and goals
|colspan="14"|Players away on loan:
|colspan="14"|Players who appeared for AIK but left during the season:
Goal scorers PlacePositionNationNumberNameAllsvenskanSvenska CupenUEFA CupTotal1 FW10Wílton Figueiredo614112 FW28Lucas Valdemarín5016FW27Iván Obolo50164 DF18Markus Jonsson3003MF30Dulee Johnson10236 FW26Daniel Mendes2002MF14Kenny Pavey2002DF17Jimmy Tamandi2002MF20Khari Stephenson1012DF2 Patrik Karlsson101211FW9 Miran Burgić1001DF24Nicklas Carlsson1001MF29Gabriel Özkan0011FW21Alexander Gerndt0011 Own goal0011TOTALS3011344
Clean sheets PlacePositionNationNumberNameAllsvenskanSvenska CupenUEFA CupTotal1 GK1 Daniel Örlund804122 GK22Niklas Westberg0101TOTALS81413
Disciplinary record Number Nation Position Name Allsvenskan Svenska Cupen UEFA Cup Total2 DFPatrik Karlsson000010104 DFNils-Eric Johansson200000205 DFPer Rønning100000107 MFPablo Monsalvo100000108 MFDaniel Tjernström2000002013DFDaniel Arnefjord82002010214MFKenny Pavey3100104116DFPierre Bengtsson0010001017DFJimmy Tamandi3010004018DFMarkus Jonsson1010103023MFMats Rubarth2010003024DFNicklas Carlsson4000004026FWDaniel Mendes2000002027FWIván Obolo3000104028FWLucas Valdemarín3000104029MFGabriel Özkan0000101030MFDulee Johnson30000030Players away on loan:11FWBernt Hulsker20000020Players who left AIK during the season:10FWWílton Figueiredo5000106019MFRobert Persson30100040 Total4835090623
References