Alice Nilsson

Alice Nilsson is a seasoned central defender currently showcasing her football prowess with Kristianstad in the top-tier Swedish league, Damallsvenskan. At 31 years old, Nilsson brings a significant amount of experience and leadership to the back line. Over the course of the season, she has played in 22 games, amassing an impressive 2,097 minutes on the field. Known for her resilient defensive capabilities and strategic ball play, Nilsson excels as a ball-playing center-back (CB), evident from her strong statistics in both progressive passing and carrying distances. Her deep-rooted understanding of the game is reflected in her ability to contribute not just defensively, but also offensively, scoring and assisting at a rate of 0.09 per game.

Nilsson’s defensive skill set is highlighted by her outstanding interception rate of 13.32 per game, showcasing her adept anticipation skills and positioning. She also engages in challenges 7.47 times per game, maintaining a commendable success rate of 56%. Her ability to disrupt the opposition’s play and initiate offensive maneuvers makes her an invaluable asset to her team. With progressive passing distances averaging 442.15 per game and carrying distances of 202.74, Nilsson effectively transitions play from defense to attack, cementing her reputation as a playmaker from the back with a rank of 3.5 on the team’s playmaking scale. Valued at €94K in the transfer market, Alice Nilsson epitomizes the modern-day center-back, combining defensive solidity with a knack for playmaking that boosts her team's overall dynamics.