Olav Nilsen
Norwegian association football player and manager
About Olav Nilsen
Lived 1942 – 2021 (aged 79). Olav Nilsen was a Norwegian association football player and association football coach.
Nils Olav Nilsen (24 January 1942 – 11 October 2021) was a Norwegian footballer who played as a striker in his early career, but was later used as a midfielder. He scored 19 goals in 62 matches for the Norway national team.
On club level Nilsen played for Viking, being team captain during their heyday in the early 1970s. With Nilsen a commanding figure, they won three league championships in 1972, 1973 and 1974. The supporters nicknamed him "Olav Viking".
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Who was Olav Nilsen?
Norwegian association football player and manager (1942 - 2021)
When was Olav Nilsen born?
Olav Nilsen was born on 24 January 1942 in Stavanger.
When did Olav Nilsen die?
Olav Nilsen died on 11 October 2021.
What was Olav Nilsen's occupation?
Olav Nilsen was an association football player and association football coach.
What nationality was Olav Nilsen?
Olav Nilsen was Norwegian.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Olav Nilsen. https://biography.guide/olav-nilsen/
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