Nils Nielsen
Managerial career
| Club | Tenure | P | W | D | L | Win % | PPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Denmark |
2013 – 2017 | 25 | 15 | 4 | 6 | 60 | 1.96 |
 Switzerland |
2019 – 2023 | 37 | 17 | 9 | 11 | 46 | 1.62 |
 Japan |
2025 – 2026 | 18 | 12 | 2 | 4 | 67 | 2.11 |
League record by season · Japan
| Season | League | W | D | L | Win % | PPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Womens Asian Cup | 6 | 0 | 0 | 100 | 3.00 |
| 2025 | SheBelieves Cup (W) | 3 | 0 | 0 | 100 | 3.00 |
| 2025 | Women's Friendlies | 3 | 2 | 4 | 33 | 1.22 |
Coaching roles
| Club | Role | Years |
|---|---|---|
| Japan |
Head coach | 2025 – 2026 |
| Switzerland |
Head coach | 2019 – 2023 |
| Denmark |
Head coach | 2013 – 2017 |
Latest news1 article
Japan's JFA academies produce a quarter of senior women's internationals
Japan's women's national team success is being fuelled by the Japanese Football Association's girls academies in Fukushima, Sakai and Imabari, where players enter at 13 and are developed technically and academically. Analyst Shota Mishio says 25% of original Fukushima graduates have become senior internationals, with seven of the Olympic squad passing through the academy.
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