Speaking during a panel discussion focused on the growing value of player transfers from Allsvenskan, Carlsson-Wall acknowledged the financial benefits of a strong transfer market and praised the systematic work being done to increase squad value. But he urged the audience to zoom out - to consider a more fundamental issue: What does Sweden actually want from its football?

This moment was captured by sports journalist Noa Bachner in Expressen, who highlighted Carlsson-Wall's deeper argument: that the true value of Swedish football lies in its uniqueness. Carlsson-Wall called for a vision rooted in Sweden's distinct football strengths - its democratic culture and a sense of authenticity - qualities that set it apart in the global football landscape. 

Bachner concludes his piece with a call to action: Sweden needs a unified football philosophy to guide critical decisions around infrastructure, club development, finances, and the sport's identity. And for that vision to take shape, voices like Carlsson-Wall's must be heard - especially when they ask the essential question: what kind of football nation does Sweden want to be?