The “best of the rest” in Sweden, Michael Nilsson has made his billiard career in the shadow of the great Torbjörn Blomdahl. But Nilsson became so strong a player that he beat his role model to the Swedish title on four occasions. Together, the two celebrated an amazing seven wins at the World Championship for national teams in Viersen. Known for a rock-solid stroke, Michael has proved his competitive strength for many seasons in the Dutch and German league.