Background
Since their foundation in 1914 Enskede IK has participated mainly in the lower divisions of the Swedish football league system but since 2004 they have resided in Division 2. The club currently plays in Division 2 Södra Svealand which is the fourth tier of Swedish football. They play their home matches at the Enskede IP in Enskede.
Today EIK is one of Swedens biggest football clubs with over 140 teams. A few years ago, Enskede IK had bandy and hockey teams, too, but today it is just a football club.
From 1989-2005, the club president was the Swedish politician Bo Ringholm.
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