Lukas Nilsson
Swedish handball player (born 1996)
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Lukas Eric Oliver Nilsson (born 16 November 1996) is a Swedish handball player for Aalborg Håndbold.[1]
Ystad, Sweden
| Lukas Nilsson | |||
|---|---|---|---|
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Nilsson with THW Kiel in 2017 | |||
| Personal information | |||
| Full name | Lukas Eric Oliver Nilsson | ||
| Born |
16 November 1996 Ystad, Sweden | ||
| Nationality | Swedish | ||
| Height | 1.94 m (6 ft 4 in) | ||
| Playing position | Left back | ||
| Club information | |||
| Current club | Aalborg Håndbold | ||
| Number | 3 | ||
| Youth career | |||
| Years | Team | ||
–2013 | Ystads IF | ||
| Senior clubs | |||
| Years | Team | ||
2013–2016 | Ystads IF | ||
2016–2020 | THW Kiel | ||
2020–2023 | Rhein-Neckar Löwen | ||
2023– | Aalborg Håndbold | ||
| National team | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
2015–2020 | Sweden | 71 | (215) |
Medal record | |||
Club career
Nilsson started his career at Ystads IF.
THW Kiel
On 20 January 2016 THW Kiel announced that Lukas Nilsson would be joining the club on a three-year deal starting on 1 July 2016. On 16 March 2018, his contract was extended until 2021.[2] Here he won the DHB-Pokal in 2017 and 2019, the EHF Cup in 2019 and the German Championship in 2020.[3]
Rhein-Neckar Löwen
In 2020 he joined league rivals Rhein-Neckar Löwen.[4]
Aalborg Håndbold
After his contract with 'die löwen' ran out in 2023, he joined Danish side Aalborg Håndbold.[5] In March 2024 he extended his contract with Aalborg until 2027.[6] The same season he won the Danish Championship with the club. In 2025 he won the Danish Cup.[7] Later the same season he won the Danish championship.[8]
National team
Nilsson played 33 for the Swedish youth teams.
He competed at the 2016 European Championship, where Sweden finished 8th.[9] Later the same year he represented Sweden at the 2016 Olympics. The year after he played at the 2017 World Championship.
In 2018 he won silver medals at the 2018 European Championship, losing to Spain in the final.[10][11]
