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Overview
Strengths
- Disciplined
- Defensive stability
- Aerial presence (185 cm)
- Veteran leadership
Key traits
- Left-footed specialist
- Sweden international
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Rickard Nilsson profile
- Position
- Defender
- Nationality
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Sweden
- Date of birth
- 24 May 1983 (42 years)
- Height
- 185 cm
- Weight
- 82 kg
- Preferred foot
- Left
- Short name
- R. Nilsson
Rickard Nilsson 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 |
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About Rickard Nilsson
Rickard Nilsson is a 42-year-old Sweden professional footballer who plays as a defender.
Born on 24 May 1983 in Sweden, Rickard Nilsson has been eligible for senior professional football since 2000. Rickard Nilsson stands 185 cm tall and weighs 82 kg, and is left-footed.
As more Sweden national team fixtures are played, Rickard Nilsson'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 Rickard Nilsson 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 Rickard Nilsson
What team does Rickard Nilsson play for?
Rickard Nilsson's current club is not on record in our data yet. Check back as we ingest new lineups from upcoming matches.
What position does Rickard Nilsson play?
Rickard Nilsson plays as a defender.
How old is Rickard Nilsson?
Rickard Nilsson was born on 24 May 1983, making them 42 years old.
What nationality is Rickard Nilsson?
Rickard Nilsson represents Sweden.
How tall is Rickard Nilsson?
Rickard Nilsson stands 185 cm tall and weighs 82 kg.
Is Rickard Nilsson left-footed or right-footed?
Rickard Nilsson's preferred foot is left.
Does Rickard Nilsson play for the national team?
Rickard Nilsson is eligible for Sweden. Their next match is Sweden vs Tunisia on Monday 15 June 2026 UTC.
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