Elliot Stroud
HUL
Left Winger
Wide Forward
Jun 22, 2002 (24)
Left
6'1"
165 lb
Assists equalizer Sunday
Stroud assisted once to go with zero corners and one chance created in Sunday's 2-2 draw against Everton.
Analysis: Stroud set up the equalizing goal Sunday as he assisted Mohamed Belloumi's strike in the 74th minute. It marked his first goal contribution of the season and it came at a very opportune time. It was also the only chance he created in his 26 minutes off the bench.
Included among substitutes
Stroud (illness) has recovered from the illness that interrupted his international duty with Sweden and is on the bench for Sunday's Premier League fixture against Everton.
Analysis: Stroud is available for selection after overcoming the illness that forced him to miss Sweden's final two Nations League matches. The midfielder resumed training with Hull City following his early return from international duty and has recovered sufficiently to feature in the matchday squad. Although he will not start Sunday's encounter, he offers another option in midfield and could make an appearance during the second half if needed.
Recovers from illness
Stroud (illness) has returned to training with Hull City ahead of Sunday's Premier League clash against Everton after recovering from the illness that forced him to miss Sweden's final two Nations League matches, according to coach Sergej Jakirovic, per Hull Live.
Analysis: Stroud has recovered from the illness that disrupted his international duty with Sweden, forcing him to miss the final two Nations League fixtures. The midfielder returned to Hull City without any lingering issues and has resumed training ahead of Sunday's meeting with Everton. His recovery puts him in contention for selection, although his involvement has not been explicitly confirmed. With no apparent fitness concerns remaining, Stroud should be available to contribute as Hull resume their Premier League campaign.
Not playing for Sweden on Monday
Stroud (illness) isn't in the Sweden squad for Monday's game against Romania in the 2026/27 UEFA Nations League.
Analysis: Stroud will miss a second straight game due to an illness. He's expected to be assessed by Hull City's medical staff in the coming days to determine whether he'll be an option for the Tigers' match against Everton on Sunday in the resumption of the Premier League campaign.
Dealing with illness
Stroud is one of several Sweden players sidelined by an illness and won't be an option against Bosnia and Herzegovina on Friday, Phillip O'Connor of Reuters reports.
Analysis: Stroud is out of Tuesday's match and didn't even travel to Sarajevo for Friday's game, as he remains isolated with the other players also dealing with the illness, including Yasin Ayari and Benjamin Nygren. It remains to be seen whether Stroud will be available to face Romania on Oct. 5, and his availability for the Oct. 11 match against Everton in the resumption of the Premier League is also in question.
Limited involvement in draw
Stroud generated one shot (zero on goal) in Saturday's 2-2 draw versus Chelsea.
Analysis: Stroud remains the hardest sell of the Hull City attackers given how little he has been involved. The wide man has managed only three shots and one chance created across the opening four games, and his best return for accurate passes in any single match is seven, which says plenty about how rarely the ball reaches him. He was pulled off well before the end at Stamford Bridge for Sorba Thomas, and with his minutes failing to pass 63 in each of the last three outings, Thomas could start to press for that spot.
Limited before substitution
Stroud had one shot (zero on goal) and one cross (zero accurate) in Saturday's 1-0 victory versus Coventry City. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 54th minute.
Analysis: Stroud attempted Hull's first shot of the match but sent his long-range effort wide, finishing his 59 minutes with one shot, one cross and one interception. He was replaced by Liam Millar, whose match-winning performance highlighted the competition Hull have in wide areas. Stroud's ability to work between midfield and attack should keep him involved, though he'll need to produce more consistently in the final third to secure regular minutes.
Signs with Hull City
Stroud signed a four year contract with Hull City after departing Mjallby, the club announced.
Analysis: Stroud featured in all four of Sweden's matches at this summer's World Cup and made 109 appearances during a productive three and a half year spell at Mjallby, scoring 27 goals and adding 14 assists, including a pivotal role in the club's historic Allsvenskan title and Svenska Cupen triumph last season. Capable of playing full back or wide midfield, he brings a rare goal threat from the left flank as well as versatility across multiple positions. Stroud is expected to compete for a starting role at left back or as a wing back, bringing attacking upside to Hull's setup.
Logs start and shot
Stroud logged an off-target shot and an inaccurate cross across 66 minutes during Sweden's 3-0 loss to France on Tuesday.
Analysis: Like the Sweden-Japan game, Sweden's starting XI included Stroud, whose position was left midfielder again. For the World Cup, Stroud's latest shot is his first. Apart from that and said cross, he was quiet, which indicates why Taha Ali replaced the former. During the World Cup, Stroud logged four crosses (two accurate), three corners and two chances created.
Makes first World Cup start
Stroud recorded two crosses (one accurate) and two corners in Thursday's 1-1 draw against Japan.
Analysis: Stroud made his first World Cup start as Sweden drew 1-1 with Japan. He took two corners as Sweden may be preparing for a round of 32 game as one of the best third-placed teams. He completed a chance for the second game in a row. He also made an interception and clearance for the first time in this tournament.
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