Evelyn Ijeh

Evelyn Ijeh (born 12 August 2001) is a Swedish footballer who plays as a striker for Serie A side AC Milan.

Early life
Ijeh started playing football at the age of ten.

Career
Ijeh started her career with Swedish side IFK Göteborg, where she debuted for the club during a 1–3 loss to Hammarby Fotboll.

International career
Ijeh was first called up to the national team in June 2024 to play matches against France and England in the UEFA Women's Euro 2025 qualifying. She started in her first senior game against France in Dijon, where Sweden lost 2-1. Four days later, she came on as a sub for Madelen Janogy before the second half started against England in Gothenburg, a match that ended in a 0-0 draw.

Style of play
Ijeh mainly operates as a striker and has been described as "played in all positions, even goalkeeper as a child. And in F19, Evelyn Ijeh shifted between being left back and center back".

Personal life
Ijeh is the sister of Swedish footballer Josephine Ijeh and daughter of Peter Ijeh.