CORNERFLICK
5Caps- 2International goals
- 29AgeBorn 23 May 1997
- Club Brugge KVClubSince 2024
- UEFA Champions LeagueLeague
- SwedenNational team
The shape of him
Gustaf Nilsson is a 29-year-old forward at Club Brugge KV and a Sweden international. In 25/26 that meant 40 club appearances and 1,180 minutes. A forward is measured in end product: the movement that finds space, the finish that decides it, and the threat that pins defenders back.
The job
Stretch the defence, take the chances that come, and lead the press from the front.
Season snapshot 25/26
| Appearances | 40 | |
|---|---|---|
| Minutes played | 1,180 | |
| Goals | 5 | |
| Assists | 0 | |
| Shots per 90 | 2.4 | |
| Shots on target | 50% | |
| Dribbles per 90 | 0.6 | |
| Duels won | 48% |
Playing style
Percentile against forwards we track, 25/26
Stat comparison
vs forwards we track (328), 25/26
| Stat | Bar | Nilsson | Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals per 90 | 0.38 | 0.35 | |
| Shots per 90 | 2.4 | 1.8 | |
| Shots on target | 50% | 52% | |
| Dribbles per 90 | 0.6 | 1.1 | |
| Key passes per 90 | 1.0 | 1.3 |
Honours 7
- 2Super Cup2025
- 3Cup2023/24 · 2024/25
- 2Reg. Cup Hessen2020/21
Career journey
2024 – 2025Sweden
2025 – 2026Club Brugge KV- 2025 – 2027Sweden
2026 – 2027Hertha BSC
View full career
| Years | Club | Apps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 – 2027 | Hertha BSC | 2 | 0 |
| 2025 – 2027 | Sweden | 4 | 1 |
| 2025 – 2026 | Club Brugge KV | 39 | 5 |
| 2024 – 2025 | Sweden | 5 | 2 |
| 2024 – 2025 | Club Brugge KV | 67 | 15 |
| 2023 – 2024 | Union St. Gilloise | 69 | 15 |
| 2022 – 2023 | Club Brugge KV | 30 | 5 |
| 2022 – 2023 | SV Wehen | 29 | 9 |
| 2022 – 2023 | Union St. Gilloise | 45 | 10 |
| 2021 – 2022 | SV Wehen | 31 | 14 |
| 2020 – 2021 | BK Hacken | 8 | 1 |
| 2020 – 2021 | Falkenbergs FF | 6 | 0 |
| 2020 – 2021 | SV Wehen | 14 | 3 |
| 2019 – 2020 | Sweden U21 | 4 | 0 |
| 2019 – 2020 | BK Hacken | 13 | 1 |
| 2018 – 2019 | Vejle | 19 | 2 |
| 2017 – 2018 | Sweden U21 | 2 | 0 |
| 2017 – 2018 | Silkeborg | 29 | 4 |
| 2016 – 2017 | Sweden U19 | 4 | 2 |
| 2016 – 2017 | Falkenbergs FF | 5 | 1 |
| 2016 – 2017 | Brondby | 14 | 1 |
| 2014 – 2016 | Falkenbergs FF | 30 | 9 |
Quick facts
- Full name
- Håkan Gustaf Nilsson
- Date of birth
- 23 May 1997 (29)
- Place of birth
- Falkenberg, Sweden
- Nationality
- Sweden
- Height
- 1.96 m
- Position
- Forward
- Current club
- CKClub Brugge KV
- Joined
- 12 Jul 2024
Strengths
- Shot volume
CF card
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Our rating from 25/26's club stats, against every outfield player we track. Pace is set by our editors. Not an EA SPORTS FC rating.
71FWD
CK
Nilsson
- 86
- SHO
- 62
- PAS
- 69
- DRI
- 70
- DEF
- 80
- PHY
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Recent matches
| Date | Competition | Opponent | Venue | Result | Minutes | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Oct 2026 |  2. Bundesliga |  SpVgg Greuther Fürth | H | W2–1 | 26' |
More on Gustaf Nilsson
Season by season
Club football, all competitions
| Season | Club | League | Apps | Mins | Goals | Assists |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26/27 | Sweden | All competitions | 3 | 89 | 1 | 0 |
| 25/26 | Club Brugge KV | All competitions | 39 | 1,151 | 5 | 0 |
| 24/25 | Club Brugge KV | All competitions | 67 | 2,969 | 15 | 5 |
| 23/24 | Union St. Gilloise | All competitions | 69 | 3,376 | 15 | 6 |
| 22/23 | Union St. Gilloise | All competitions | 45 | 1,499 | 10 | 0 |
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