Boreham Wood FC can confirm that one of its favourite sons, Abdul Abdulmalik, has departed the club to join Swedish Premier League side Djurgårdens IF on a permanent transfer.
Abdul joined the Wood in July 2024 as a free agent, having learnt his trade and progressed through the ranks at Millwall. He made his debut for the club against Weymouth on 24th August 2024, before opening his account a month later in a 6-0 victory over Welling United, where he proved a constant menace after coming off the bench.
Becoming increasingly involved as the campaign progressed, the winger came on leaps and bounds over his two years in a Wood shirt. He also played a key role in helping Boreham Wood secure an immediate return to the National League after relegation, bouncing back at the first time of asking.
On 28th April 2025, he was rewarded with a new, improved contract, keeping him at Meadow Park until 2027, with an option for a further year.
The 2025/26 season saw ‘Abs’ cement his reputation as one of the league’s most feared attacking players, as he claimed the National League Player of the Month award in October, with his excellent form continuing throughout the campaign.
Abdul’s flair, drive and finishing were all on display a month later, when he produced one of the goals of his career to date against Aldershot Town; a goal which Abdul described as his “favourite moment at the club, alongside the Dorking play-off game for other reasons!”
Starring throughout our 2025/26 National League play-off campaign, Abdulmalik scored the opener in a 2-1 victory away at Carlisle United in a high-stakes National League play-off semi-final, sending the Wood through to Wembley.
Abdulmalik then excelled in the play-off final, displaying his trickery and pace with an unbelievable run before providing the assist for Matt Rush to open the scoring. He then topped off the performance with a goal of his own, although it wasn’t to be for the Wood, as we eventually suffered defeat on penalties.
In his final full season at the club, Abdul Abdulmalik earned himself a place in the hearts of all Wood supporters and in the National League ‘Team of the Season’. Offering bundles of excitement, energy, and flair, in truth, Abdul Abdulmalik has lit up the Meadow Park turf and made a lasting impression on the pitch to all who saw him play live.
Reflecting on his time in WD6, Abdulmalik described his stay with Boreham Wood as “Special. The club means a lot to me because of how I’ve been supported here by fans, players and staff. Something I didn’t expect was to make as many great connections with staff and teammates who are either still at the club or have left, it really is a great place”.
On the relationship he has built with the Wood manager and fans, Abdul said: “The support I was shown allowed me to express myself so freely on the pitch and produce memorable moments, and I can’t thank them enough. My relationship with the supporters was good, I’d say. We’d interact in the ‘Glass House’ sometimes and have positive conversations. I enjoyed playing in front of you all and I wish the club all the best. I can’t wait to see the club in the EFL and progress as far as they can. Best wishes, AA10.”
Chairman Danny Hunter said: “Everyone at Boreham Wood FC would like to thank Abdul for his efforts during his time at the club. He got everyone out of their seats when he got on the ball, and we wish him the very best of luck as he embarks on a new and very exciting adventure in Sweden.”
Manager Luke Garrard commented: “I want to wish Abdul the best of luck in his new adventure. He’s someone I have had the privilege of working with closely over the last couple of years and I can genuinely say he’s special.
We have all witnessed his brilliance on the pitch and I can envisage him doing it at the top of the game. I will follow his journey with fondness and look forward to him progressing and delivering on the big stage.
Huge good luck Abs, don’t be a stranger.”
Everyone at the club would like to thank Abdul for his efforts and wish him all the best for the future.
