Amanda Ilestedt (born 17 January 1993) is a Swedish footballer. She plays as a defender for Damallsvenskan club FC Rosengård and the Sweden women's national football team.

Club career

Ilestedt came from Karlskrona FF in the middle of the 2009 season, but initially played in Malmö's B team. She broke into the Damallsvenskan side in 2010.

International career

Ilestedt made her debut for the senior Sweden team in a 4–1 win over England on 4 July 2013.

Coach Pia Sundhage named Ilestedt in the Sweden squad for UEFA Women's Euro 2013.

Personal life

Oliver Ekman-Larsson of the National Hockey League (NHL) is Ilestedt's cousin. Her grandfather's brother was Sven Tumba.

Honours

Club

LdB FC Malmö / Rosengård

Damallsvenskan (4): 2010, 2011, 2013, 2014
Svenska Supercupen (3): 2011, 2012, 2015

International

Sweden

UEFA Women's Under-19 Championship (1): 2012

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