Peter Abrahamsson Announces Retirement After Nearly a Decade with BK Häcken

Peter Abrahamsson, the 37-year-old goalkeeper for BK Häcken, has announced that the current season will be his last as a professional football player. Abrahamsson has spent nearly a decade with Häcken since joining in 2014, playing 365 matches and becoming one of the club's most successful figures. During his tenure, he helped lead the team to four Swedish Cup titles and a historic league (SM-guld) championship in 2022.

Abrahamsson highlighted the 2016 Swedish Cup victory as a pivotal moment for the club, calling it a turning point that boosted team confidence and belief in their potential. Despite his pride and love for the club, a serious back injury this year has significantly impacted his ability to continue playing at the highest level. "A part of me never wants to leave," he said, but acknowledged the difficulty, noting, "the insight is that it probably cannot continue, unfortunately."

He expressed mixed emotions about his imminent retirement, feeling relief, pride, and gratitude toward the club and its supporters. Looking forward, Abrahamsson remains uncertain about his future but hopes to stay involved either within Häcken or through new challenges beyond his playing career. The club plans to honor him during their upcoming match against Malmö FF, marking a heartfelt farewell to a key player in recent Swedish football history.