Rut Hedvig Lindahl is a former Swedish goalkeeper whose career took her from grassroots football in Södermanland to some of Europe's leading clubs. After beginning with Gropptorps IF, she progressed through Baggetorps IF, DFK Värmbol and Tunafors SK before playing for Malmö FF, Linköpings FC, Kopparbergs/Göteborg FC and Kristianstads DFF. She moved abroad in 2015 and enjoyed a successful spell with Chelsea, before later representing VfL Wolfsburg and Atlético Madrid.
Lindahl returned to Sweden with Djurgårdens IF in 2022 and finished her playing career with Eskilstuna United in 2024. Individually, she was awarded the Diamantbollen in 2015 and 2016 and was named Sweden's Women's Goalkeeper of the Year on ten occasions, underlining her longevity at the highest level.
At international level, Lindahl made her senior debut for Sweden against England in January 2002 and went on to make 189 appearances. She represented Sweden at numerous World Cups, European Championships and Olympic Games. Following her playing career she moved into coaching, first working as an assistant coach with Västerås SK before becoming head coach of Håbo FF's women's team for the 2026 season.
Lindahl has written children's books inspired by her experiences in football and has also worked as a speaker.
After ending her playing career in 2024, Lindahl moved into coaching and football development. She later became head coach of Håbo FF's women's team.
