Victor Kaj Edvardsen (born 14 January 1996) is a Swedish professional footballer who plays as a striker for club Go Ahead Eagles.
Club career
Edvardsen joined IFK Göteborg when he was four years old. During the 2014 U19 Allsvenskan, he scored 22 goals in the league, which meant he was the league's third highest goalscorer.
On 14 July 2014, Edvardsen was announced at Utsiktens BK on loan.
On 11 March 2016, Edvardsen was announced at Elverum. He scored his only goal for the club against Tynset IF on 13 April 2016, scoring in the 4th minute.
On 19 July 2016, Edvardsen was announced at Stenungsunds IF during the autumn.
On 13 November 2016, Edvardsen was announced at IK Oddevold on a two-year contract.
During the 2018 season at Karlstad BK, Edvardsen won the best striker in the Division 2 award for his 25 goals that helped give Karlstad promotion to the Division 1.
On 15 January 2020, Edvardsen joined Degerfors IF on a three-year contract. He scored on his league debut against IK Brage on 17 June 2020, scoring a brace. During the 2020 season, he played in 29 matches and scored 16 goals, becoming the third highest scorer in the league as Degerfors IF were promoted to the Allsvenskan. Edvardsen scored a hat-trick against Örebro SK on 18 May 2021.
In 2022, Edvardsen joined Djurgårdens IF.
On 27 June 2023, Edvardsen was announced at Go Ahead Eagles on a three year contract until mid 2026.
In a match on 28 November 2025, Edvardsen mocked the appearance of Angelo Stiller (due to his cleft lip) on the pitch and was subsequently fined €500 by his club.
International career Edvardsen made his full international debut for Sweden on 12 January 2023 in a friendly 2–1 win against Iceland, playing for 63 minutes before being replaced by Omar Faraj.
Personal life
Edvardsen's favourite footballer is Zlatan Ibrahimović. He supports Manchester United and IFK Göteborg.
Career statistics Club
+ Appearances and goals by club, season and competitionClubSeasonLeagueNational cupEuropeOtherTotalDivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsIFK Göteborg2015Allsvenskan0000——00Utsiktens BK (loan)2015Superettan11110——121Elverum2016Ettan Fotboll6021——81Stenungsunds IF2016Swedish football division 2117———117IK Oddevold2017Ettan Fotboll10200——102Karlstad BK2018Ettan Fotboll242510——25252019Ettan Fotboll291410——3014Total533920——5539Degerfors IF2020Superettan291600——29162021Allsvenskan291442——3316Total583042——6232Djurgårdens IF2022Allsvenskan28941124—44142023Allsvenskan1125010—172Total391191134—6116Go Ahead Eagles2023–24Eredivisie32631—203772024–25Eredivisie3484120—4092025–26Eredivisie2642050103442026–27Eredivisie7300——73Total992192703011823Career total28711127620430337121
International + Appearances and goals by national team and yearNational teamYearAppsGoalsSweden202310Total10
Honours Go Ahead Eagles KNVB Cup: 2024–25
Individual Eredivisie Team of the Month: March 2025
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