Lasse Nilsson

Swedish footballer with IF Elfsborg wins

Lasse Nilsson - Swedish footballer with IF Elfsborg wins
Born

January 3rd, 1982
43 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

Sweden

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A professional footballer played primarily as a forward. Started career with the youth team of IF Elfsborg before debuting in the senior team in 2000. Contributed to the team winning the Allsvenskan title in 2006 and the Svenska Cupen in 2008. Also represented the Swedish national team at various youth levels, showing notable performance in international competitions. His career included stints at other clubs in the Swedish leagues and abroad, where he continued to maintain a strong goal-scoring record.

Winning Allsvenskan with IF Elfsborg in 2006

Winning Svenska Cupen with IF Elfsborg in 2008

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