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Torns IF
File:Torns IF logo.svg
Full nameTorns Idrottsförening
Founded1965
GroundTornvallen
Stångby
Lund
Sweden
ChairmanArman Momeni
CoachRichard Ringhov / Alexander Ekström / Robin Lindroos
LeagueEttan Södra
2024Ettan Södra, 14th (relegated)
Websitetornsif.se

Torns IF is a Swedish football club located in Stångby, an urban area in Lund Municipality in Skåne County.[1]

Background

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Torns Idrottsförening was formed in 1965 and is based in Stångby, a town just north of the city of Lund.[2] Torns IF is an expanding club with football as its primary focus. Currently around 350 children and youths play football for the club, and they are primarily from Stångby, Vallkärra, and the northern parts of the city of Lund.[3]

Since 1983 the club has operated its own full-sized indoor hall and cafeteria, Tornhallen.[4] The Stångby Fair is arranged by Torns IF every autumn with arts and crafts exhibitors in Tornhallen.[5] For 30 years (1983–2012) Torns IF arranged the Torn indoor tournament for girls and boys from age 7 to seniors and veterans during weekends from October to February.[4]

The club celebrated 50 years in 2015 and a book covering the history of the club was written.[6]

Torns IF has participated mainly in the lower and middle divisions of the Swedish football league system. In the 2018 season the club plays in Division 1 Södra, which is at the third tier of Swedish football.[7] The home matches are played at Tornvallen, Stångby in Lund Municipality.[8]

Torns IF is affiliated to Skånes Fotbollförbund.[9]

Torns IF gained international attention in 2023 by demonstrating a creative "scoop pass" trick that exploited the offside rule using the ball balanced on a player’s foot, prompting debate over the rule's interpretation. After discussions with IFAB and viral interest, the offside law was officially amended for the 2025–26 season, with Torns IF proudly claiming credit for influencing the change.[10][11]

Season-to-season

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Season Level Division Section Position Movements
2020 Tier 3 Division 1 Södra
2019 Tier 3 Division 1 Södra 12th
2018 Tier 3 Division 1 Södra 5th
2017 Tier 4 Division 2 Östra Götaland 1st Promoted
2016 Tier 4 Division 2 Södra Götaland 3rd
2015 Tier 4 Division 2 Södra Götaland 8th
2014 Tier 4 Division 2 Västra Götaland 3rd
2013 Tier 4 Division 2 Södra Götaland 3rd
2012 Tier 4 Division 2 Södra Götaland 4th
2011 Tier 5 Division 3 Södra Götaland 1st Promoted
2010 Tier 6 Division 4 Skåne Sydvästra 1st Promoted
2009 Tier 6 Division 4 Skåne Södra 4th
2008 Tier 6 Division 4 Skåne Västra 4th
2007 Tier 7 Division 5 Skåne Mellersta 1st Promoted
2006* Tier 7 Division 5 Skåne Mellersta 8th
2005 Tier 6 Division 5 Skåne Mellersta 6th
2004 Tier 6 Division 5 Skåne Mellersta 6th
2003 Tier 7 Division 6 Skåne Mellersta 3rd Promotion Playoffs – Promoted
2002 Tier 8 Division 7 Skåne Sydvästra C 3rd Promotion Playoffs – Promoted
2001 Tier 8 Division 7 Skåne Mellersta B 5th
2000 Tier 7 Division 6 Skåne Mellersta 11th Relegated
1999 Tier 7 Division 6 Skåne Mellersta A 7th

* League restructuring in 2006 resulted in a new division being created at Tier 2 and subsequent divisions dropping a level.
League tables since 2002 are available by choosing season on the webpage of the Swedish Football Association.[12]
Seasons until 2014 are described in the book Torns IF - 50 years.[6]

Current squad

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As of 10 February 2025[13]

Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules; some limited exceptions apply. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.

No. Pos. Nation Player
1 GK File:Flag of Sweden.svg SWE Jakob Eggert
2 DF File:Flag of Sweden.svg SWE Oskar Jönsson
5 DF File:Flag of Sweden.svg SWE Noah Cavander (on loan from Trelleborg)
6 MF File:Flag of Sweden.svg SWE Jesper Edlund
9 FW File:Flag of Sweden.svg SWE Adrian Kozic Löfqvist
14 MF File:Flag of Sweden.svg SWE Jonathan Jacobsson
15 FW File:Flag of Sweden.svg SWE Alvin Holmgren
16 DF File:Flag of Sweden.svg SWE Axel Wingberg
No. Pos. Nation Player
20 MF File:Flag of Sweden.svg SWE Mirza Halvadzic
23 DF File:Flag of Sweden.svg SWE Ryan Kukoyi
24 FW File:Flag of Ireland.svg IRL Abimbola Obasoto
27 MF File:Flag of Norway.svg NOR Jens Johansen
32 MF File:Flag of Sweden.svg SWE Neo Andersson
33 MF File:Flag of Sweden.svg SWE Hugo Brannefalk
— DF File:Flag of Denmark.svg DEN Nikodem Kowalski
— MF File:Flag of Sweden.svg SWE Andi Zejnullahu

Notable players

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Footnotes

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  • Torns IF – official website
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