Syrianska FC, a Swedish football club based in Södertälje, was founded in 1977 by Syriac youths and has competed in Sweden’s top division, Allsvenskan, as well as the Superettan and Division 2.[1][2] The club’s visual identity is closely tied to its Syriac heritage, with documented club colors of red and yellow.[3]
Design and History
The Syrianska FC crest features a winged sun or flame, a symbol most commonly known by its Persian name, Faravahar. This ancient symbol, which predates the Persian Empire and traces its origins to ancient Ur and Egypt, was widely adopted during the Neo-Assyrian Empire.[4] The emblem displays this stylized winged symbol in red and yellow, framed within the crest, with a black Aramaic inscription above it reading “Hudro Suryoyo b-Södertälje,” which translates to “the Syriac sports club in Södertälje.”[4][5]
According to SportsLogos.net, the current primary logo has been in use since 2000.[6] The crest’s design has been praised for its contrasting red and yellow colors, clear framing, and the prominent central winged symbol, which serves as a strong cultural statement for a club representing an entire people group.[4]
Meaning and Symbolism
The winged sun or Faravahar symbol at the center of the crest is an ancient Middle Eastern symbol representing divine power, far older than the Persian Empire itself. Its adoption by Syrianska FC carries deep cultural significance, as the club represents the Syriac people, making the emblem’s meaning extend well beyond that of a typical football club badge.[4] The red and yellow color scheme, documented as the club’s official colors, provides strong contrast within the crest’s framed design.[3][4]
Typography and Design
The crest contains two distinct text elements. Above the winged symbol sits a decorative black Aramaic inscription reading “Hudro Suryoyo b-Södertälje,” which translates to “the Syriac sports club in Södertälje.” Below the central symbol, the club name “SYRIANSKA FC” appears in a separate letterform style.[4] Design commentary has noted that while the Aramaic text is decorative and visually appealing, the lower “SYRIANSKA FC” lettering introduces a different color scheme that some observers felt broke the visual cohesion of the overall emblem.[4]
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