# IFK Norrköping DFK > women's section of Swedish association football club based in Norrköping **Wikidata**: [Q10532837](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q10532837) **Wikipedia**: [English](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/IFK_Norrköping_(women)) **Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/ifk-norrkoping-dfk ## Summary IFK Norrköping DFK is the women's section of the Swedish association football club IFK Norrköping, based in the city of Norrköping. Established in 2009, the organization became part of the main club structure in 2018 and competes in women's association football, operating as a sports club devoted to soccer within the Swedish football system. ## Key Facts - **Entity Type**: Women's association football club and association football club. - **Location**: Norrköping, Sweden. - **Inception**: 2009. - **Affiliation**: Part of IFK Norrköping (start time: 2018). - **Home Venue**: Idrottsparken. - **Sport**: Association football (soccer). - **Competition Class**: Women's association football. - **Wikipedia Presence**: Sitelink count of 6; available in English, French, Italian, Lithuanian, Portuguese, and Swedish. - **Wikidata Description**: Women's section of Swedish association football club based in Norrköping. - **Commons Category**: IFK Norrköping (women). - **Fandom Article ID**: sweden:IFK_Norrköping_DFK (English). - **National Context**: Sweden is a constitutional monarchy and a member of the EU and NATO, with a population exceeding 10.5 million as of 2025. ## FAQs **What is IFK Norrköping DFK?** IFK Norrköping DFK is a Swedish sports club devoted to association football (soccer), specifically functioning as the women's section of the larger IFK Norrköping club. It is organized around a team that competes in leagues, operating under the standard rules and regulations of the sport. **When was the club founded and when did it join IFK Norrköping?** The club was established in 2009. It became formally integrated into the IFK Norrköping organization in 2018, becoming the women's section of the main association football club. **Where is IFK Norrköping DFK located and what is its home venue?** The club is based in Norrköping, Sweden, a city located in the Nordic country on the Scandinavian Peninsula. Its home matches are played at the venue known as Idrottsparken. **What are the key characteristics of its organizational structure?** As an association football club, it includes coaching staff, players, and administrative personnel. It operates as a distinct entity within the women's competition class but shares the broader structural characteristics of football clubs, including management and trademark elements. **In which languages is information about the club available?** The Wikipedia article for the club, titled "IFK Norrköping (women)," is available in six languages: English, French, Italian, Lithuanian, Portuguese, and Swedish. ## Why It Matters IFK Norrköping DFK plays a specific role in the ecosystem of Swedish sports by providing a dedicated structure for women's association football within the city of Norrköping. By integrating into the established IFK Norrköping club in 2018, it gained access to the resources and stability of a larger association football club, which is crucial for developing talent and maintaining competitive teams. As part of the global landscape of association football clubs, it contributes to the sport's growth, fosters teamwork, and supports the development of female athletes in a region with a strong sports culture. Its existence reflects the broader institutionalization of women's football, operating under the same regulatory frameworks and organizational principles that define the sport worldwide. ## Notable For - Being founded as an independent entity in 2009 before integrating into IFK Norrköping in 2018. - Operating specifically within the women's association football competition class. - Utilizing Idrottsparken as its home venue. - Being located in Sweden, a country with a "very high" Human Development Index (0.947 in 2021) and a strong democratic tradition. - Having a digital presence across multiple Wikimedia projects, including a specific Fandom article ID. - Belonging to the class of association football clubs, which are distinguished by their organized team structures and global reach. - Being part of the Swedish football system, which operates within a nation that recently joined NATO (March 2024) and has a highly developed economy. ## Body ### Identity and Classifications IFK Norrköping DFK is defined as an association football club, a classification that designates it as a sports club devoted to association football (soccer). As a member of this class, it is organized around a team that competes in leagues—specifically within the women's association football competition class—and includes typical components such as coaching staff, players, and administrative personnel. The club operates under the rules and regulations of the sport, distinguishing itself from a simple "team" by being a broader organization that encompasses trademarks, management, and support structures. It is recognized as distinct from men's association football clubs, serving the specific demographic of women's football. ### History and Affiliation The organization's history is marked by its inception in 2009 and a significant structural change in 2018. In 2018, IFK Norrköping DFK became formally part of IFK Norrköping, establishing a parent-child relationship that solidified its status as the women's section of the main club. This affiliation is documented with a start time qualifier of 2018. The club operates under the "IFK Norrköping" brand, specifically the women's designation, and is known by the Wikipedia title "IFK Norrköping (women)." ### Location and National Context The club is based in Norrköping, situated within the sovereign state of Sweden. Sweden is a country in Northern Europe, located on the Scandinavian Peninsula, and is characterized as a constitutional monarchy and a representative democracy. As of 2025, the nation has a population exceeding 10.6 million and uses the Swedish krona as its currency. The country is a prominent member of the European Union (joined 1995) and NATO (joined March 7, 2024). This national context places IFK Norrköping DFK within a highly developed nation known for a high quality of life, extensive welfare systems, and a robust sports culture. ### Organizational Structure and Components Reflecting the properties of its class, IFK Norrköping DFK comprises various key components necessary for competitive play. These include: - **Coaching Staff**: Responsible for training and strategy. - **Players**: The individuals who form the association football team. - **Management**: Administrative personnel overseeing operations. - **Venue**: The club utilizes Idrottsparken for its home matches. The club is also associated with various identifiers and external references, including a Fandom article ID (`sweden:IFK_Norrköping_DFK`) and a specific category on Wikimedia Commons. ### Global and Digital Footprint As an association football club, IFK Norrköping DFK shares in the global characteristics of the sport, though its specific digital footprint is concentrated in six languages: English, French, Italian, Lithuanian, Portuguese, and Swedish. The broader class of association football clubs possesses a massive global presence, with Wikipedia articles available in over 30 languages (including Arabic, Chinese, German, Japanese, Russian, and Spanish) and numerous identifiers across international library systems such as the Library of Congress (sh85123848) and the Bibliothèque nationale de France (12428502j). ### Sweden's Demographic and Geographic Environment The club operates in Sweden's specific demographic and geographic environment. The country covers an area of approximately 528,861 square kilometers and features a temperate climate with significant variations in daylight hours. Sweden borders Norway and Finland and is connected to Denmark via the Øresund strait. The population is highly urbanized, with a high life expectancy (83 years) and Swedish as the official language, though minority languages such as Finnish, Sámi, and Meänkieli are also recognized. This stable and developed environment provides the infrastructural and social backing necessary for sports clubs like IFK Norrköping DFK to thrive. ### Technical Identifiers and Properties The entity is cataloged with specific technical properties: - **Wikidata Description**: Women's section of Swedish association football club based in Norrköping. - **Instance Of**: Association football club. - **Sport**: Association football. - **Country**: Sweden. - **Part Of**: IFK Norrköping. - **Home Venue**: Idrottsparken. - **Competition Class**: Women's association football. Furthermore, as an instance of an association football club, it relates to the broader class identifiers such as the Google Knowledge Graph ID (`/g/1q6j34wgy`), Dewey Decimal Classification numbers (796.33406 and 796.3346309), and various thematic identifiers in library thesauruses globally.