William Nilsson
- position D
- height 6-2
- class Junior
- Hometown Helsingborg, Sweden
- High school Filbornaskolan
- position D
- height 6-2
- class Junior
- Hometown Helsingborg, Sweden
- High school Filbornaskolan
William Nilsson Bio
Awards & Recognition
- College Sports Communicators Academic All-District Team (2023)
2023 (Sophomore):
Named to the College Sports Communicators Academic All-District Team … Played and started 15 matches on the defensive end … Third on the team with 1,295 minutes played … Tallied a season-high two shots against Coastal Carolina (10/27) … Recorded a shot on goal in four different matches … Played all 90 minutes in 11 matches.
2022 (Freshman):
Started and played in 16 matches in the backfield … Attempted two shots on the season … Played all 90 minutes in 11 matches.
Pre-College:
Played in the Swedish semi-pro league for Eskilsminne IF… In 2020 he was named one of the top-50 talents Division 1… In 2021 he was named one of the top-25 talents in Division 2… Named the Best Youngster in Helsingborg.
Personal:
Son of Peter and Lovisa… Chose Carolina because: I liked the coaches and their presentation of the team, also their positive energy and vision… Chose Carolina over: Central Arkansas and Dayton.
