At just 18 years, Lahdo leaves Swedish side Hammarby for Italy’s top division after Como finalised the deal before the transfer deadline. The transfer is reportedly valued at around €12 million, making him one of Hammarby’s most notable recent sales and underlining the growing international interest in his talent.
Born in December 2007, Lahdo developed through the Hammarby youth system and has already represented Sweden at youth international level. He plays as a central midfielder and is widely regarded as one of Sweden’s most promising young prospects.
Barseen Oshana
For Como, the signing represents a strategic investment in youth as the club continues its ambitious rise in Serie A under the guidance of head coach Cesc Fàbregas, the former Arsenal, Chelsea and Barcelona midfielder.
A Historic Moment for Assyrian sports
Lahdo’s move to Serie A represents a milestone for Assyrian representation in elite European football. Players of Assyrian heritage have historically been underrepresented at the highest levels of the game, making his breakthrough particularly significant.
He follows in the footsteps of notable Assyrian players such as Kennedy Bakircioglu, who also emerged from Hammarby before forging a career across Europe. Lahdo’s journey from youth football in Sweden to one of Europe’s top leagues symbolises not only personal achievement but also the broader rise of Assyrian talent on the global stage.
The Lahdo Brothers on Diverging European Paths
The Lahdo family’s remarkable week in football did not end with Adrian’s move to Italy. His older brother, Mayckel Lahdo, has also taken an important step in his career by signing for Danish giants Brøndby IF.
Mayckel, who previously played in France’s Ligue 1 on loan with FC Nantes from AZ Alkmaar, has joined Brøndby on a loan deal that includes an option to buy, offering him a fresh opportunity to develop and reassert his career.
While Adrian heads to Serie A as one of Europe’s most exciting young midfield prospects, Mayckel’s move to Denmark represents a chance to rediscover form and consistency in a highly competitive league. Together, the brothers’ transfers tell a rare and inspiring story: two Assyrian footballers simultaneously advancing their careers across Europe’s football landscape.
