Oscar Wallin

Oscar Wallin
Personal information
Full name Björn Oscar Tiger Wallin
Date of birth (2001-07-09) 9 July 2001
Place of birth Sundsvall, Sweden
Height 1.91 m (6 ft 3 in)
Position Centre-back
Youth career
Essviks AIF
–2020 GIF Sundsvall
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2021 Hudiksvalls FF 27 (1)
2022–2024 Degerfors IF 29 (0)
2024–2025 Peterborough United 37 (0)
Total 93 (1)
* Club domestic league appearances and goals

Björn Oscar Tiger Wallin (born 9 July 2001) is a Swedish former footballer who played as a centre-back.

Career

Wallin started his career in Essviks AIF, and played for the academy team of GIF Sundsvall. When he was not given a chance for their senior team, he joined Hudiksvalls FF in the third tier. Hudiksvall were relegated, but Wallin was signed by Degerfors IF, bypassing the second tier to sign for the Allsvenskan club.[1][2] Wallin made his Allsvenskan debut on 2 April 2023 against Hammarby.[3][4]

Peterborough United

On 1 August 2024, Wallin signed for EFL League One side Peterborough United for an undisclosed fee on a two year deal with an option for a third.[5]

On 2 October 2025, Wallin left Peterborough by mutual consent, wanting to return to Sweden to continue his education.[6][7]

On 15 December 2025, Wallin announced his retirement.[8]

Career statistics

As of 15 December 2025
Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
Club Season League National Cup[a] League Cup[b] Other Total
Division Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals
Hudiksvalls FF 2021[9] Ettan 27 1 2 0 29 1
Degerfors IF 2022[9] Allsvenskan 0 0 4 1 4 1
2023[9] Allsvenskan 13 0 5 0 18 0
2024[9] Superettan 16 0 0 0 16 0
Total 29 0 9 1 0 0 0 0 38 1
Peterborough United 2024–25[10] League One 34 0 2 0 1 0 4[c] 0 41 0
2025–26[11] League One 3 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 4 0
Total 37 0 2 0 2 0 4 0 45 0
Career total 93 1 13 1 2 0 4 0 112 2
  1. ^ Includes appearances in Svenska Cupen and FA Cup
  2. ^ Includes appearances in EFL Cup
  3. ^ Appearance(s) in EFL Trophy

Honours

Peterborough United

References

  1. ^ Staifo, Ninib (4 January 2022). "Officiellt: Oscar Wallin klar för Degerfors" (in Swedish). Fotbolltransfers. Retrieved 24 July 2023.
  2. ^ Mickelsson, Victoria (7 January 2022). "Från GIF-talang till allsvenska konkurrenten – Wallin om snabba resan: "Han hade rätt"". Sundsvalls Tidning (in Swedish). Retrieved 24 July 2023.
  3. ^ "Oscar Wallin". Fotbolltransfers (in Swedish). Retrieved 24 July 2023.
  4. ^ Oscar Wallin at Soccerway. Retrieved 24 July 2023.
  5. ^ "Posh Secure Signature Of Swedish Defender". www.theposh.com. 1 August 2024. Retrieved 1 August 2024.
  6. ^ "Peterborough end contract of defender Wallin". BBC Sport. 3 October 2025. Retrieved 3 October 2025.
  7. ^ Jones, Ben (2 October 2025). "Peterborough United terminate contract of defender by mutual consent and he may quit football altogether". Peterborough Telegraph. Retrieved 3 October 2025.
  8. ^ Swann, Alan (15 December 2025). "Peterborough United Wembley winner has quit professional football at the age of 24". Peterborough Telegraph. Retrieved 15 December 2025.
  9. ^ a b c d "Profile:O. Wallin". Soccerway. Perform Group. Retrieved 24 September 2024.
  10. ^ "Games played by Oscar Wallin in 2024/2025". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 24 September 2024.
  11. ^ "Games played by Oscar Wallin in 2025/2026". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 15 December 2025.
  12. ^ Speller, Glenn (13 April 2025). "Birmingham City 0–2 Peterborough United". BBC Sport. Retrieved 14 April 2025.