Biography

Originally from Sweden, Elma Junttila Nelhage began her career at BK Häcken, where she signed her first professional contract in 2021. A left-footed center-back, she quickly established herself thanks to her positioning, passing ability, and composure on the ball.

Wearing the black and yellow jersey, she played over 90 matches, including more than 50 in the Damallsvenskan (Swedish Women’s League), and made her debut in the Women’s Champions League, notably contributing to Häcken’s qualification for the 2023-2024 quarterfinals.

The Sweden, called up to the senior national team for the first time in 2025, represents the new generation of Scandinavian players, combining discipline and technical skill. At the beginning of 2025, at the age of 21, Elma joined OL Lyon, ready to bolster Lyon’s defense and establish herself at the highest European level.

I am so happy to be here, Lyon is a club with a great history and knows how to win.