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Stina Blackstenius
Stina
Blackstenius
Feb 5, 1996
#25 - Forward

Emma Stina Blackstenius is a Swedish professional footballer who plays as a forward for Arsenal in the English Women's Super League and the Sweden national team.

Did You Know?

Her step sister Nina Koppang represents Sweden in handball.
She studied economics at Kungshögaskolan in Mjölby.
She, her brother and father are the only ones in Sweden with the surname Blackstenius.
Until she was 17, she played handball alongside football. But she brings things from handball that are also applicable in football - like the ability to make quick decisions.
In the 2025 UWCL final, she scored the only goal of the match, helping Arsenal win the European championship for the first time in 18 years.
She is nicknamed Stina Ballerina among Arsenal fans.
Her closest teammates are Laura Wienroither and Frida Maanum. With Frida, they also previously played together for Linköping.

News

Arsenal Women are European Champions

  • On May 24, 2025, Arsenal Women secured their second UEFA Women's Champions League title—and first since 2007—by defeating reigning champions Barcelona 1–0 at Estadio José Alvalade in Lisbon.
  • Substitute Stina Blackstenius, swedish international, scored the match-winning goal in the 74th minute.
  • Arsenal's defense, led by Leah Williamson, delivered a resolute performance, limiting Barcelona's 20 attempts and 12 corners. Williamson earned a player rating of 9 for her crucial blocks and interceptions.
  • The victory was particularly poignant for Leah Williamson, who had been a mascot during Arsenal's 2007 triumph. Her journey from mascot to captain underscores the significance of this win.

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Best Actions

STINA BLACKSTENIUS | EVERY GOAL AND ASSIST | 2023/24

The winning goal in Conti Cup final

Best of Blackstenious in UWCL


Sponsors

Adidas
Pepsi

Club Achievements

UEFA Women's Champions League
Damallsvenskan
Svenska Cupen
FA Women's League Cup
2016 Rio De Janiero olympics silver medal ×
2020 Tokyo olympics silver medal ×
2023 world cup bronze medal ×

Awards

Division 3 Golden Boot
SvFF Breakthrough Player of the Year
UEFA Women's Under-19 Championship Golden Boot
Damallsvenskan Golden Boot

Stats

Year Club AP GL
2022
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present
Arsenal 68 25
2020
-
2021
BK Häcken 40 25
2019
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2020
Linköping 22 9
2017
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2019
Montpellier 43 25
2013
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2016
Linköping 78 37
2011
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2012
Vadstena GIF 34 59
International Stats
2015
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present
Sweden 115 35
2016
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Sweden U20 4 5
2013
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2015
Sweden U19 29 34
2012
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2013
Sweden U17 16 11