Career
He made 124 Allsvenskan appearances for between 1986 and 1992. After his active career, he was in the organisation as youth coach. Nilsson joined from Hudiksvalls ABK for the 1984 season and played with them until 1992.
During his time in, he was part of the 1989-1990 Svenska Cupen winning team
He also played for Vasalunds IF and Gustavsbergs IF. Club.