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John Nilsson

Swedish association football player (1908-1987) · Sweden · On the map · Footballers · Died at 79

John Oskar Emanuel "Long-John" Nilsson was a Swedish footballer who played as a forward. He was the 1930-31 Allsvenskan top scorer while at GAIS and won two caps for the Sweden national team, scoring six goals.

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Career 5

ClubYearsMatchesGoals
GAIS1936-193751
IFK Östersund1934
AIK Fotboll1934-19363118
Sweden19326
GAIS1929-19347367

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Country
Sweden
Category
Footballers
Type
Football / Soccer Player
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1908 to 1987 · aged 79