Erik Melker Ahlstrand (born 14 October 2001) is a Swedish professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for German club St. Pauli. He previously played for Halmstads BK.
Club career On 27 January 2024, Ahlstrand joined FC St. Pauli in Germany.
On 8 January 2026, he was loaned by Heracles Almelo in the Netherlands, with an option to buy.
International career After having represented the Sweden U17 and U19 teams, Ahlstrand made his full international debut for the Sweden national team on 12 January 2024 in a friendly game against Estonia when he replaced Anton Saletros in the 76th minute of a 2–1 win.
Career statistics Club
+ Appearances and goals by club, season and competitionClubSeasonLeagueNational cupOtherTotalDivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsHalmstads BK2019Superettan24230—2722020Superettan26220—2822021Allsvenskan18040002202022Superettan30142—3432023Allsvenskan29341—334Total12781730014411FC St. Pauli II2023–24Regionalliga Nord20——202024–25Regionalliga Nord130——1302025–26Regionalliga Nord83——83Total233——233FC St. Pauli2023–242. Bundesliga00——002024–25Bundesliga5010—602026–272. Bundesliga1010—20Total6020—80Heracles (loan)2025–26Eredivisie14010—150Career total170112030019014
International +Appearances and goals by national team and yearNational teamYearAppsGoalsSweden202410Total10
Honours
FC St. Pauli 2. Bundesliga : 2023–24
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