The 2022 season was Djurgårdens IF's 122nd in existence, their 67th season in Allsvenskan and their 22nd consecutive season in the league. In addition to the Allsvenskan, they competed in the 2021-22 and 2022–23 editions of the Svenska Cupen, and entered the 2022–23 UEFA Europa Conference League at the 2nd Qualifying Round.

Hjalmar Ekdal is a Swedish professional footballer who plays as a centre-back for Premier League club Burnley and the Sweden national team. Beginning his professional career with IK Frej in 2018, he briefly represented Assyriska FF, Hammarby IF, and IK Sirius before signing with Djurgårdens IF in 2021.