Name: Victor Jörgen Nilsson Lindelöf

Nationality: Sweden

Date of Birth: 17 July 1994

Position: Centre-back / Defensive midfielder

Current Club (as of 2024): Manchester United (English Premier League)

Manchester United

• Joined: July 2017 (signed from Benfica)
• Squad number: 2
• Role: Regular first-team defender, often paired centrally; also capable of playing as a right-back or in a defensive midfield role when required.

Previous Clubs

• Västerås SK (youth)
• Västerås SK 1904 (senior debut)
• Västerås IK / IF Elfsborg (youth & senior development)
• IF Elfsborg (professional breakthrough)
• Benfica (Primeira Liga) — signed in 2012; developed into a first-team centre-back before transferring to Manchester United.

International Career

• Sweden national team: Senior debut in 2016
• Tournaments: Featured for Sweden at UEFA Euro 2016, FIFA World Cup 2018 (helped Sweden reach the quarter-finals), UEFA Euro 2020 (played in 2021), and other UEFA qualifiers and Nations League campaigns.
• Caps and goals: Over 70 caps (exact total varies with ongoing matches) and a few international goals; long-serving member and often captain or vice-captain in recent years.

Playing Style & Strengths

• Composed on the ball with good passing range for initiating build-up play from the back.
• Strong positional sense and reading of the game; effective in one-on-one defending and aerial duels.
• Versatile: can operate in multiple defensive roles and adjust to different tactical setups.

Notable Achievements

• Key member of Benfica’s squad that competed domestically and in European competitions prior to his move to Manchester United.
• Regular starter for Manchester United since 2017, contributing to domestic cup runs and European campaigns.
• Important contributor to Sweden’s deep run at the 2018 FIFA World Cup.

Personal

• Known for professionalism and leadership qualities on and off the pitch.
• Full name includes both Lindelöf and Nilsson in some records; commonly referred to as Victor Lindelöf.

Note: Statistics (appearances, goals, caps) change frequently with ongoing seasons and internationals; for the latest numbers, consult live club or national team sources.