Elin Nilsson is a Swedish footballer who plays as a midfielder for Växjö DFF in Sweden’s top division, the Damallsvenskan and the youth Sweden national team.
Her full name is Elin Emma Marie Nilsson.
Nilsson was born in Växjö, Sweden, making her one of the few local "homegrown" players in the current senior squad.
She made her top-flight debut for Växjö DFF as an 18-year-old on June 16, 2018.
Nilsson was a key part of the squad that secured promotion back to the Damallsvenskan after winning the Elitettan in 2022.
She reached a career milestone in 2025 by surpassing 100 league appearances for Växjö DFF.
Nilsson earned her first call-up to the Swedish U23 national team in 2023 and scored a goal in her debut period with the squad.
| Elitettan (2022) | 1× |
| Year | Club | AP | GL |
|---|---|---|---|
|
2023
-
present
|
Växjö DFF | 86 | 12 |
|
2022
-
|
Växjö DFF (Elitettan) | 26 | 5 |
|
2017
-
2021
|
Växjö DFF | 60 | 3 |
| International Stats | |||
|
2023
-
2024
|
Sweden U23 | 1 | 1 |