Rikard Nilsson

Rikard Nilsson (born 24 May 1983) is a Swedish footballer and manager. A defender during his career, he retired in 2020.

Rikard Nilsson

Personal information
Date of birth	(1983-05-24) 24 May 1983 (age 42)
Place of birth	Sweden
Height	1.85 m (6 ft 1 in)
Position(s)	Defender
Team information
Current team	IK Oddevold (manager)
Youth career
	Vänersborgs IF
	IF Elfsborg
Senior career*
Years	Team	Apps	(Gls)
2003–2005	Boden	43	(0)
2006–2008	Trollhättan	57	(2)
2009–2010	Lyn	8	(0)
2010–2013	Ljungskile	63	(0)
2014–2016	Levanger	51	(0)
2017–	IK Gauthiod	69	(5)
Managerial career
2020–	Oddevold
* Club domestic league appearances and goals

Nilsson started his career in Vänersborgs IF, and played for Bodens BK, IF Elfsborg and FC Trollhättan^[1][2] before joining Lyn in January 2009.^[3] He made his Norwegian Premier League debut for Lyn on 3 May 2009 against Stabæk.^[2]

Nilsson led IK Oddevold to a second place in the 2021 Division 2, then victory and promotion, followed by a third place in the 2022 Ettan, then another victory in 2023 Ettan and promotion, and a 12th place in the 2024 Superettan.^[4]