Charlie Pavey, 17, started a competitive match for AIK's first team for the first time, according to major media reports. Under new coach José Riveiro, the right-back has gained trust, with multiple reports indicating he started against IK Oddevold, BK Häcken, and GAIS in the Swedish Cup. Pavey impressed and got the chance to start the Allsvenskan season opener against Halmstads BK, which AIK won 2-1, and he has developed a lot recently, according to multiple reports.
This opportunity arose as AIK previously had Rui Modesto, 26, on the right side; he left for Italian Udinese in August 2024, according to multiple reports. In early February 2026, Rui Modesto went on loan to Palermo FC with a mandatory purchase option, multiple reports indicate. However, Pavey's future at AIK is uncertain, as the club has been clear that the size of the squad will decrease during the winter, and one of the players rumored to leave is Charlie Pavey, according to multiple reports.
When I was in U19, I got to train with the A-team. Then Rui Modesto played there. He was incredible, one of the best I've seen play.
Right-back Charlie Pavey trained with IFK Värnamo in November, multiple reports indicate. Pavey's rise contrasts with his lack of playing time in Allsvenskan last season, according to multiple reports, and the competitive landscape includes Hammarby IF's Hampus Skoglund, 22, who has impressed at the right-back position, multiple reports indicate.
Skoglund is good, I will also try to reach his level and become one of the best in Allsvenskan. It is my goal to become that already this year.
It was really fun. A good experience and good for the future.
I don't have that much focus on it. I just have focus on doing my best and taking the chance when I get it.
Yes, I feel that I took the chance. I was involved in a goal and did fairly well I think.