About Joakim Nilsson
Born 1994. Joakim Nilsson is a Swedish association football player.
Jörgen Joakim Nilsson (born 6 February 1994) is a Swedish professional footballer who plays as a centre-back.
Career In November 2012 Nilsson was handed his first professional contract by GIF Sundsvall.
In February 2016 he signed a five-year contract with IF Elfsborg for a fee around €500,000 (5 million SEK).
In July 2019, Nilsson joined 2. Bundesliga side Arminia Bielefeld having agreed a three-year contract. The transfer fee paid to Elfsborg was estimated at €400,000.
In June 2022, Nilsson agreed to a free transfer to St. Louis City SC. He joined the club in July 2022 and the club itself will begin playing in the MLS in 2023.
On August 5 2025, St. Louis announce that they're part away with Joakim Nilsson. After three seasons injury.
Personal life He is younger brother to the former Sweden national team player Per Nilsson. National team Year Apps Goals
2016 1 0 2017 2 0 2018 1 0 2019 0 0 2020 0 0 2021 6 0 2022 4 0
14 0
Honors St. Louis City SC Western Conference (regular season): 2023
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Who is Joakim Nilsson?
Swedish footballer (born 1994)
When was Joakim Nilsson born?
Joakim Nilsson was born on 6 February 1994 in Härnösand.
What is Joakim Nilsson's occupation?
Joakim Nilsson is an association football player.
What nationality is Joakim Nilsson?
Joakim Nilsson is Swedish.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Joakim Nilsson (footballer, born 1994)
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