Sven Nilsson (15 June 1909 – 5 March 1983) was a Swedish football player and manager.
Nilsson played 302 matches in total (of which 172 were league matches) for Malmö FF and was one of the players who were banned in 1934 when the club was caught paying their players which was against the rules at the time.
Nilssons international career ended as he was called into the military as WWII raged through Europe.
After his player career Nilsson coached Malmö FF during three different periods.
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