Solli Stuns with Bizarre Trick During Swedish Clash — Booked for Hiding Ball Under Shirt
In one of the most unusual moments seen on a football pitch, Norwegian defender Jan Gunnar Solli attempted a trick more commonly reserved for training ground banter than professional competition — and it earned him a yellow card.
The incident occurred during a Swedish second-division match, with Solli’s club, Hammarby, comfortably leading 5-0. Looking to inject a moment of light-hearted flair into the game, the former Norway international stunned both fans and opponents by hiding the ball under his jersey and attempting to carry on playing.
The surreal move drew immediate attention from the referee, who promptly stopped play and cautioned Solli for unsporting behaviour. The stunt, while inventive, was deemed a clear violation of the rules.
A video of the moment has since gone viral, drawing mixed reactions online — some amused, others bewildered.
While the move may have seemed harmless with the game already decided, it highlighted a rare moment of spontaneous showmanship in the professional game — one that walks a fine line between creativity and gamesmanship.
Solli, who previously played for clubs including Rosenborg and New York Red Bulls, is no stranger to drawing attention. But even by his standards, this was an unexpected display of flair.
His antics have drawn comparisons to fellow Scandinavian Zlatan Ibrahimovic, a player known for his audacious skills and unconventional approach to the game. With Solli’s now-infamous jersey trick, some are joking that Scandinavian football is leading a quiet revolution in football improvisation.
The match itself ended without further incident, with Hammarby securing a dominant victory. But it’s Solli’s offbeat moment that will likely be remembered long after the final whistle.
Watch the full clip here:
YouTube link – Jan Gunnar Solli’s ball-in-shirt trick
