Filip Viktor Helander (born 22 April 1993) is a Swedish professional footballer who plays as a centre-back for Cypriot club AC Omonia and for the Sweden national team.

[4] When Andersson played less and less after the summer break Helander established himself in the starting lineup and finished the season as a regular starter in the defence.

[citation needed] On 31 August 2016, Helander joined Bologna on a season-long loan deal, with an obligation to sign outright at the end of season.

[citation needed] His club season ended early in April 2018 because of an injury, but without risking the World Cup in which he participated as a reserve.

[11][failed verification] He made his debut in a Scottish League Cup tie against East Fife, scoring a goal as Rangers came out 3–0 victors.

[12] On 11 March 2021, Helander scored the equaliser for Rangers in a 1–1 draw away to Slavia Prague in their Europa League Round of 16 first leg match.

[14] On 15 September 2021, Rangers manager Steven Gerrard announced that Helander would be out for the foreseeable future after having undergone surgery on a knee injury sustained in a 2–1 win over St Johnstone four days prior.