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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 Linda … Has a sister, 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.