Is Nils Liedholm A-List?
No — Nils Liedholm is currently ranked B tier — a well-known figure with a strong career but not quite a household name.
Reached A-list in 1949
Milan Move with Gre-No-Li
Lost A-list status in 1961
Dropped to B tier — Coaching Debut
Ranking Timeline
Olympic Gold Medal
Liedholm wins gold with Sweden, boosting his profile.
Milan Move with Gre-No-Li
Joins AC Milan, forms iconic trio and starts earning significantly.
World Cup Finalist
Captains Sweden to the final, further cementing his legacy.
Coaching Debut
Begins coaching career in Italy.
Roma Manager
Leads Roma to success, establishing himself as a top coach.
League Title Win
Wins Serie A with Roma, at the height of career.
Death in Italy
Passes away leaving behind a significant football legacy.
Legacy as a Legend
Liedholm is remembered as one of the greats of Swedish and Italian football.
Last updated: February 24, 2026