Olav Nilsen
Nils Olav Nilsen (born 24 January 1942) is a Norwegian former footballer. He was a striker in his early career, but was later used as a midfielder. He scored 19 goals in 62 matches for the Norway national football team.[2]
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Nils Olav Nilsen[1] | ||
| Date of birth | 24 January 1942 | ||
| Place of birth | Norway | ||
| Playing position(s) | Midfielder/Striker | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 1959–1975 | Viking | 414 | (63) |
| National team | |||
| 1962–1971 | Norway | 62 | (19) |
| Teams managed | |||
| 1975 | Viking | ||
| * Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only | |||
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".
References
- "Nils Olav Nilsen" (in Norwegian). Football Association of Norway. Retrieved 12 October 2019.
- "Norway - Record International Players". Rsssf.com. Retrieved 2016-02-09.
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