June 1, 2022 – Major League Soccer (MLS) – St. Louis City SC News Release
ST. LOUIS – St. Louis CITY SC has signed Swedish defender Joakim Nilsson to an MLS contract, pending his ITC, medical check, and work authorization. Nilsson is signed through 2026 and will join STL CITY SC in July 2022.
“We have managed to get another top player with tremendous quality and experience on our roster,” explained Lutz Pfannenstiel, St. Louis CITY Sporting Director. “Nilsson is the kind of defender any team would want, as he is a natural leader and possesses all the attributes to be successful in any league. He is assertive in 1v1 duels, good in the air and great at building out from the back. We are confident that all his experience and physical attributes will make him one of the best defenders in Major League Soccer.”
Nilsson spent most of his youth career with GIF Sundsvall’s. After impressing throughout the club’s youth ranks, Nilsson signed his first professional contract with GIF Sundvall and later made 30 appearances, scoring two goals for the club. Nilsson later signed with IF Elfsborg and amassed over 92 appearances during his three years with the club.
During his time with IF Elfsborg, Nilsson proved that he was one of the best defenders in the Swedish top division, and he certainly convinced Arminia Bielefeld who signed him to a three-year contract to play in the 2. Bundesliga league. Nilsson wasted no time showing his defensive acumen in Germany and played a major role in the club winning the 2. Bundesliga title and gaining promotion to the Bundesliga in 2020.
In his first year in the German topflight, he proved he was one of the league’s best defenders and provided a huge boost to Arminia Bielefeld’s defense as they battled to remain in the first division. He has made a total of 89 appearances for Arminia Bielefeld, scoring four goals for the club – two of which came in the final three games of the Bundesliga season, providing a glimmer of hope for his club as…
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