IF Väster is a Swedish football club located in Västra Frölunda.
Background Idrottsföreningen Väster is a football club from western Gothenburg, with Önnered being the main catchment area. The club was formed in 1973 and has over 1000 active members. In addition to the men's and ladies teams the club runs an extensive youth section for boys and girls. In May 2010 IF Väster opened two new artificial turf pitches, one full size and the other 7-a-side. The most well known player who has represented IF Väster is Patrik Gustafson who played for Jonsereds IF and Örgryte IS before returning to his home club as a player and coach.
Since their foundation IF Väster has participated mainly in the middle and lower divisions of the Swedish football league system. The club currently plays in Division 5 Göteborg which is the seventh tier of Swedish football. They play their home matches at the Önneredsplan in Västra Frölunda.
IF Väster are affiliated to Göteborgs Fotbollförbund.
Recent history In recent seasons IF Väster have competed in the following divisions:
2011 – Division III, Nordvästra Götaland 2010 – Division III, Nordvästra Götaland 2009 – Division III, Sydvästra Götaland 2008 – Division III, Sydvästra Götaland 2007 – Division III, Nordvästra Götaland 2006 – Division III, Nordvästra Götaland 2005 – Division IV, Göteborg B 2004 – Division IV, Göteborg B 2003 – Division III, Nordvästra Götaland 2002 – Division III, Nordvästra Götaland 2001 – Division III, Nordvästra Götaland 2000 – Division III, Nordvästra Götaland 1999 – Division IV, Göteborg B 1998 – Division IV, Göteborg B 1997 – Division IV, Göteborg B 1996 – Division IV, Göteborg B 1995 – Division III, Sydvästra Götaland 1996 – Division IV, Göteborg B 1996 – Division IV, Göteborg A
Attendances
In recent seasons IF Väster have had the following average attendances:
SeasonAverage attendanceDivision / SectionLevel200178 Div 3 Nordvästra Götaland Tier 4200286 Div 3 Nordvästra Götaland Tier 42003108 Div 3 Nordvästra Götaland Tier 42004Not available Div 4 Göteborg B Tier 52005Not available Div 4 Göteborg B Tier 5200680 Div 3 Nordvästra Götaland Tier 5200775 Div 3 Nordvästra Götaland Tier 5200873 Div 3 Sydvästra Götaland Tier 5200995 Div 3 Sydvästra Götaland Tier 52010102 Div 3 Nordvästra Götaland Tier 5 * Attendances are provided in the Publikliga sections of the Svenska Fotbollförbundet website.
Footnotes
External links IF Väster – Official website