About Jan Nilsen
Lived 1937 – 2016 (aged 79). Jan Nilsen was a Norwegian association football player.
Jan Nilsen (6 August 1937 – 3 September 2016) was a Norwegian footballer who played as a wing half for Lisleby, Fredrikstad, and the national team.
Nilsen played one match for Norway's national team, coming on as a substitute for Arne Legernes in a friendly against Iceland on 9 June 1960.
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Who was Jan Nilsen?
Norwegian association football player (1937-2016)
When was Jan Nilsen born?
Jan Nilsen was born on 6 August 1937.
When did Jan Nilsen die?
Jan Nilsen died on 3 September 2016.
What was Jan Nilsen's occupation?
Jan Nilsen was an association football player.
What nationality was Jan Nilsen?
Jan Nilsen was Norwegian.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Jan Nilsen. https://biography.guide/jan-nilsen/
MLA: "Jan Nilsen." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/jan-nilsen/.
Chicago: "Jan Nilsen." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/jan-nilsen/.
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