AIK:
Tomi Maanoja kept AIK in the hunt for a Europa League place but couldn't quiet manage it. He had a good season and will be 1st Choice next season if he stays.
Djurgården:
Pa Dembo Touray was a huge presence between the sticks for Djurgården's awful season. A team that didn't play well at all could've been worse had Touray not been there. The Gambian deserves credit for his displays throughout the season.
Elfsborg:
Highly regarded as the best keeper in the Allsvenskan, Johan Wiland was simply awesome as Elfsborg narrowly lost the title. His displays have attracted interest abroad so it will be interesting to see what happens over the winter.
GAIS:
A difficult season for Dime Jankulovski as he had to called upon so many times during the season to save GAIS. Although he played well the team didn't really so GAIS finished mid-table. Dime Jankulovski can be satisfied with 2008 as he played brilliantly at times.
Gefle:
Gefle amazingly avoided the drop thanks to keeper Mattias Hugosson. The Gefle no.1 played very well and pulled off great saves during the 2008 season. He deserves credit for his part in the great escape.
GIF Sundsvall:
Fredrik Sundfors was a busy man as Sundsvall ended the season with relegation back down to the Suprettan. It is unclear whether he will remain with Sundsvall. Despite his heroics Fredrik Sundfors will see it as a poor season.
Halmstads:
What Halmstads will want this winter is for Magnus Bahne to stay at the club. It will be hard as despite an off season he kept Halmstads in the hunt for Europe. Bahne is rumoured to be on his way to Switzerland with Basel so watch this space.
Hammarby:
Kristoffer Björklund proved that he was a good keeper after leaving Brommapojkarna last winter to join Hammarby. He displaced Rami Shaaban and made stunning saves. The now undisputed No.1 has been so impressive it is being reported he might be on the plane to Sweden's tour of America.
IFK Göteborg:
Kim Christensen moved from FC Kobenhavn to IFK last winter and proved the switch was a good one by helping IFK to a 3rd place finish in the Allsvenskan. Despite them not retaining their crown Christensen will be happy with his 1st year in Swedish football.
IFK Norrköpping:
What would've happened if Nuredin Bakiu hadn't keep goal for IFK. Missing just one league game all season Bakiu played the most part in IFK's relegation. Bakiu will surely not stay with IFK as he could want to stay in the Allsvenskan.
Kalmar:
Petter Wastå was a key player in Kalmar's title success. Petter Wastå also keen on a move abroad will use his displays this season as a reason to leave.
Ljungskile:
Colin Burns was the no.1 during the season for Ljungskile with just 15 games played during the season the American kept Ljungskile in the league for the play-off and will no doubt be eager to avoid the drop.
Malmö:
Jonas Standqvist was a real headache for strikers this season as he kept most quiet. The former Landskrona keeper was Malmö's top player during the season.
Örebro:
John Alvbåge was possibly the best keeper in the Allsvenskan during the unbeaten run. Saving a penalty and numerous saves he stood out.
Trelleborgs:
Fredrik Persson kept Trelleborgs in the Allsvenskan and played good as Trelleborgs struggle at the start of the season.
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