Hanna Marklund (born 26 November 1977) is a Swedish former professional footballer who played as a centre-back. Regarded as one of Sweden's finest defenders, she built her reputation on outstanding positional awareness, aerial ability, and calmness under pressure. Throughout her career, she was a cornerstone of both club and country, combining defensive consistency with natural leadership.
Marklund began her senior career with Sunnanå SK before joining Umeå IK in 2000. During one of the most successful periods in the club's history, she helped Umeå win three consecutive Damallsvenskan titles and two UEFA Women's Cups, establishing herself among Europe's elite defenders. She later returned to Sunnanå SK, where she captained the team for the remainder of her playing career.
At international level, Marklund won 118 caps and scored six goals for Sweden between 1997 and 2007. She was a key figure in the team that reached the 2003 FIFA Women's World Cup Final, claimed silver at UEFA Women's Euro 2001, and represented Sweden at the 2000 and 2004 Olympic Games. In 2005, she received the prestigious Diamantbollen as Sweden's Women's Footballer of the Year, recognizing her status as one of the country's outstanding players of her generation.
Since 2013, Marklund has worked as a football pundit and commentator for TV4, covering major international tournaments. In 2018, she became the first female expert commentator at a men's FIFA World Cup in Sweden. After leaving TV4 in 2024, she joined Sveriges Television (SVT), where she continues her broadcasting career.
