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Torbjörn Nilsson

Icon CDM, also CM, CB Right-footed box-to-box
Rating
85
Caps
28
Goals
9
Life
1954
Clubs
Jonsereds IF, IFK Göteborg, 1. FC Kaiserslautern
#22
Editorial rank of 33 for Sweden
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The people's rank, live from duel votes

An iconic figure at IFK Göteborg, this dynamic midfielder was a driving force, blending offensive prowess with tireless engine to control the game. Career record: 28 caps and 9 goals for Sweden; club career at Jonsereds IF, IFK Göteborg, 1. FC Kaiserslautern.

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Career record

1971–1974Jonsereds IF
1975–1976IFK Göteborg
1976–1977PSV Eindhoven
1977–1982IFK Göteborg
1982–19841. FC Kaiserslautern
1984–1986IFK Göteborg
1986–1990Jonsereds IF
Sweden28 caps, 9 goals

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Around Nilsson in the almanac

One rank above: Roland Nilsson at #21.

One rank below: Anders Svensson at #23.

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