Erik Nilsson

Icon CB, also CDM Right-footed anchor

Rating

Caps

Goals

Life

1916–1995

Clubs

Malmö FF

#23

Editorial rank of 33 for Sweden

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The people's rank, live from duel votes

An Olympic bronze medallist and key figure in Sweden's 1950 World Cup run, this Malmö FF legend was a true defensive stalwart. Career record: 57 caps and 0 goals for Sweden; club career at Malmö FF.

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Around Nilsson in the almanac

One rank above: Bjørn Nordqvist at #22.

One rank below: Kennet Andersson at #24.

Sweden's editorial top five: Gunnar Nordahl · Zlatan Ibrahimović · Henrik Larsson · Nils Liedholm · Gunnar Gren.