Oscar Krusnell


Oscar Krusnell is a Swedish footballer who plays for Hammarby IF as a left-back.

Career

Youth years

Krusnell was born in Stockholm and grew up in the borough of Årsta. He started his footballing career as a youngster at local club Enskede IK.
In 2013, at age 14, he joined the youth system of Allsvenskan club AIK. He quickly moved up the ranks and represented the sides U17s, U19s and U21s during the following years. He made his senior debut for AIK in a pre-season friendly ahead of the 2015 Allsvenskan season.

Sunderland

In July 2015, Krusnell signed a three year-deal with Sunderland in Premier League. At age 16, he became the first youth academy player to ever get transferred abroad from AIK. Krusnell joined the club at the same time as fellow countryman Joel Asoro, a forward from Brommapojkarna.
At Sunderland, he settled as a frequent starter in the academy squad. He soon also signed a new youth contract with the club, lasting until June 2019.
During the 2016–17 season, Krusnell featured regularly in the Sunderland U18s, making 22 competitive appearances. Getting known as a well built and versatile player with good feet, Krusnell rotated between several positions, playing either left or centre back as well as making appearances on the left side of midfield.

Hammarby IF

On 10 August 2017, Krusnell transferred to Hammarby IF, thus returning to his native country at age 18. Krusnell signed a three year-contract, his first professional deal, with Hammarby and left Sunderland without making any senior appearances. Reports suggested that he moved on a free. Krusnell made his competitive debut on 21 August, coming on as a late sub, in a 3–0 away win against Örebro SK.
Krusnell spent the 2019 season out on loan. First at affiliated club IK Frej in Superettan and then Team TG in Division 1, Sweden's third tier.

International career

Oscar Krusnell played 23 games for the Swedish national U17 team. He made his debut against Finland on 19 August 2014, in a 1–1 draw. Krusnell scored his only goal for the side in a 3–0 win against Norway in a friendly on 18 September 2014. He was called up to the 2016 UEFA European Under-17 Championship in Azerbaijan, but had to withdraw from the squad due to an injury.
In 2017, Krusnell was called up to the Swedish U19 national team. He made his debut 4–1 friendly win against Hungary on 6 June 2017.