Emil Holm, born 13th May 2000 (now aged 25) in Sweden, currently holds a firm position as a defender for Bologna FC. Standing at a towering 6ft 3in (1.91m) and weighing in at 13st (83kg), this right back is a formidable presence on the pitch, a trait amplified by his performance in Sweden's national football team. Donning the number 2 jersey, his sheer athleticism is additionally reflected by his estimated market value of around £11.5m, as disclosed by Transfermarkt.
Initially starting his football career as a trainee in the Allsvenskan league for IFK Gothenburg in January 2018, Holm demonstrated steady progress, making a total of 11 and 26 first-team appearances in league matches during his debut 2019 season and the subsequent 2020 season respectively.
Come January 2021, Holm made a transfer from IFK Gothenburg to Sonderjyske in Denmark's Superliga for around £260k. During his time playing for Sonderjyske, he proved valuable to his team, making a total of 14 first-team appearances and securing three goals in league matches during the 2020 - 2021 season, as well as 25 first-team appearances during the 2021 - 2022 season, once again netting three goals.
In August 2021, Holm found his way to Italy, joining Spezia in the Serie B league, albeit for an undisclosed fee. He maintained a consistent performance during the 2022 - 2023 season by making 20 first-team appearances and managing a single goal. His performance prompted Sonderjyske to bring him back on loan to Denmark during the same year, with similar performances recorded during his second stint with Sonderjyske.
June 2022 saw him return to Spezia on the completion of his loan, repeating his earlier in-the-field success with 20 first-team appearances and a goal to his name. His tenure with Spezia, however, came to an end in August 2023, as he was loaned to Atalanta of Italy's Serie A, showcasing his talent with 22 first-team appearances throughout the 2023 - 2024 season and tallying one goal.
In July 2024, he committed to a permanent move from Spezia to Bologna in Italy's Serie A for a hefty sum of around £6m. At Bologna, his steadfast performance continued, making 21 first-team appearances and scoring a goal during the 2024 - 2025 season, along with 11 first-team appearances and a solitary goal in the current season of 2025 - 2026.
His on-pitch prowess extends beyond mere club performances, evident from his involvement in multiple tournaments ranging from the World Cup Qualifiers Europe 2024 - 2026 for Sweden to the Europa League 2025 - 2026 for Bologna. With such a track record, one can only anticipate what career heights Emil Holm may attain in the coming years.
