Mikael Nilsson (born 1978)

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Mikael "Micke" Nilsson [IPA: 'miːkɑɛl 'nɪlsɔn] (born June 24 1978 in Ovesholm) is a Swedish footballer who plays as a defender and midfielder for Panathinaikos in Greece. His former clubs include Southampton F.C., where he spent the 2004/5 season.

Nilsson is described as highly versatile and can be utilized in a number of positions. [Mikael Nilsson] FIFA, Accessed May 26 2006 He is, however, mainly used as a full back. He has played in the Sweden national team since 2002 when he made his debut against the Czech Republic. He has been included in his country's squad for the 2006 FIFA World Cup.

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