Players
26 May 2026
After several seasons in Sweden with BK Häcken, where she signed her first professional contract in 2021, Elma Junttila Nelhage has chosen the OL project for the next stage of her professional career.
The 21-year-old center-back has made a total of 91 appearances in all competitions (3 goals) for the black and yellow jersey, including 51 matches in the Swedish first division (Damallsvenskan). This season, she has started 18 of her 20 appearances in that same competition.
A true defensive asset for her team, Elma Junttila Nelhage has also played in the Women’s Champions League for the past two seasons. The left-footed player notably contributed to Häcken’s qualification for the quarterfinals in the 2023/2024 season, and her consistent performances have earned her regular call-ups to the Swedish U23 national team.
Olympique Lyonnais Féminin is delighted to welcome Elma, who joins Joe Montemurro’s team and her new Lyon teammates today.
Photo: Lyubomir Domozetski
