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Overview
Strengths
- Disciplined
- Defensive stability
- Aerial presence (186 cm)
- Veteran leadership
Key traits
- Right-footed specialist
- Sweden international
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Niklas Backman profile
- Position
- Defender
- Nationality
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Sweden
- Date of birth
- 13 Nov 1988 (37 years)
- Height
- 186 cm
- Weight
- 80 kg
- Preferred foot
- Right
- Short name
- N. Backman
Niklas Backman recent team matches
| Fixture | League | Date | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
Sweden vs Poland
|
FIFA World Cup qualification (UEFA) | 31 Mar 2026 | 3 – 2 |
Ukraine vs Sweden
|
FIFA World Cup qualification (UEFA) | 26 Mar 2026 | 1 – 3 |
|
Sweden vs Slovenia
|
FIFA World Cup qualification (UEFA) | 18 Nov 2025 | 1 – 1 |
Switzerland vs Sweden
|
FIFA World Cup qualification (UEFA) | 15 Nov 2025 | 4 – 1 |
|
Sweden vs Kosovo
|
FIFA World Cup qualification (UEFA) | 13 Oct 2025 | 0 – 1 |
|
Sweden vs Tunisia
|
FIFA World Cup | 15 Jun 2026 | Upcoming |
Netherlands vs Sweden
|
FIFA World Cup | 20 Jun 2026 | Upcoming |
Japan vs Sweden
|
FIFA World Cup | 25 Jun 2026 | Upcoming |
|
Sweden vs Romania
|
UEFA Nations League | 25 Sep 2026 | Upcoming |
|
Sweden vs Poland
|
UEFA Nations League | 28 Sep 2026 | Upcoming |
Sweden national team
About Niklas Backman
Niklas Backman is a 37-year-old Sweden professional footballer who plays as a defender.
Born on 13 November 1988 in Sweden, Niklas Backman has been eligible for senior professional football since 2005. Niklas Backman stands 186 cm tall and weighs 80 kg, and is right-footed.
As more Sweden national team fixtures are played, Niklas Backman's career stats, recent goals, and attribute radar will update automatically on this page.
Next up: Sweden vs Tunisia in the FIFA World Cup on Monday 15 June 2026 at 02:00 UTC. Most recent fixture: Sweden 3-2 Poland in the FIFA World Cup qualification (UEFA).
Bookmark this Niklas Backman hub on SportScore for live match updates, fresh goal totals, attribute radar changes, and every upcoming fixture — everything updates automatically as new data lands in our live feed.
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Frequently asked questions about Niklas Backman
What team does Niklas Backman play for?
Niklas Backman's current club is not on record in our data yet. Check back as we ingest new lineups from upcoming matches.
What position does Niklas Backman play?
Niklas Backman plays as a defender.
How old is Niklas Backman?
Niklas Backman was born on 13 November 1988, making them 37 years old.
What nationality is Niklas Backman?
Niklas Backman represents Sweden.
How tall is Niklas Backman?
Niklas Backman stands 186 cm tall and weighs 80 kg.
Is Niklas Backman left-footed or right-footed?
Niklas Backman's preferred foot is right.
Does Niklas Backman play for the national team?
Niklas Backman is eligible for Sweden. Their next match is Sweden vs Tunisia on Monday 15 June 2026 UTC.
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