Roland Nilsson

Roland Nilsson, born on November twenty-seventh, nineteen sixty-three, is a distinguished Swedish football manager and former player. With a remarkable career spanning over two decades, he has made significant contributions to the sport both on and off the field.

As a player, Nilsson earned a total of one hundred sixteen caps for the Sweden national team, making him the sixth most capped player in the nation's history. His playing career was highlighted by participation in prestigious tournaments, including the semi-finals of the World Cup, the European Championships, and the European Cup, as well as winning the UEFA Cup.

Transitioning into management, Nilsson achieved his first major success in two thousand ten when he led Malmö FF to victory in Allsvenskan. His managerial journey continued when he was appointed as the head coach of Copenhagen on June first, two thousand eleven, following the departure of Ståle Solbakken. However, his tenure at Copenhagen was short-lived, as he was relieved of his duties just six months later on January ninth, two thousand twelve.