Hockey Player
William Nylander
1996 - today
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William Nylander
William Andrew Michael Junior Nylander Altelius (born 1 May 1996) is a Swedish professional ice hockey player who is a forward for the Toronto Maple Leafs of the National Hockey League (NHL). Nicknamed "Willy Styles", he is known for his offensive flair and speed. Nylander was selected by the Maple Leafs in the first round, eighth overall, of the 2014 NHL entry draft. Born in Canada, Nylander represents Sweden internationally. Read more on Wikipedia
His biography is available in 16 different languages on Wikipedia (up from 15 in 2024). William Nylander is the 338th most popular hockey player (up from 564th in 2024), the 1,193rd most popular biography from Canada (up from 1,481st in 2019) and the 66th most popular Canadian Hockey Player.
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Among Hockey Players
Among hockey players, William Nylander ranks 338 out of 676. Before him are Jan Bulis, Owen Nolan, Roberto Luongo, Robert Kristan, Edgars Masaļskis, and Joe Nieuwendyk. After him are Kaspars Daugaviņš, Jonas Hiller, Tomáš Kaberle, František Kučera, Jussi Jokinen, and Martin Plüss.
Most Popular Hockey Players in Wikipedia
Go to all RankingsJan Bulis
1978 - Present
HPI: 42.34
Rank: 332
Owen Nolan
1972 - Present
HPI: 42.28
Rank: 333
Roberto Luongo
1979 - Present
HPI: 42.24
Rank: 334
Robert Kristan
1983 - Present
HPI: 42.20
Rank: 335
Edgars Masaļskis
1980 - Present
HPI: 42.17
Rank: 336
Joe Nieuwendyk
1966 - Present
HPI: 42.17
Rank: 337
William Nylander
1996 - Present
HPI: 42.17
Rank: 338
Kaspars Daugaviņš
1988 - Present
HPI: 42.15
Rank: 339
Jonas Hiller
1982 - Present
HPI: 42.14
Rank: 340
Tomáš Kaberle
1978 - Present
HPI: 42.13
Rank: 341
František Kučera
1968 - Present
HPI: 42.12
Rank: 342
Jussi Jokinen
1983 - Present
HPI: 42.08
Rank: 343
Martin Plüss
1977 - Present
HPI: 42.05
Rank: 344
Contemporaries
Among people born in 1996, William Nylander ranks 334. Before him are Richárd Rapport, Jaylen Brown, Jonathan Bamba, Daniil Dubov, Benjamin Bonzi, and Yeonwoo. After him are Youssef Aït Bennasser, Kiril Despodov, Daniel Felipe Martínez, Kim Woo-seok, Mayar Sherif, and Ryusei Yokohama.
Others Born in 1996
Go to all RankingsRichárd Rapport
CHESS PLAYER
1996 - Present
HPI: 42.32
Rank: 328
Jaylen Brown
BASKETBALL PLAYER
1996 - Present
HPI: 42.28
Rank: 329
Jonathan Bamba
SOCCER PLAYER
1996 - Present
HPI: 42.28
Rank: 330
Daniil Dubov
CHESS PLAYER
1996 - Present
HPI: 42.25
Rank: 331
Benjamin Bonzi
TENNIS PLAYER
1996 - Present
HPI: 42.24
Rank: 332
Yeonwoo
ACTOR
1996 - Present
HPI: 42.22
Rank: 333
William Nylander
HOCKEY PLAYER
1996 - Present
HPI: 42.17
Rank: 334
Youssef Aït Bennasser
SOCCER PLAYER
1996 - Present
HPI: 42.13
Rank: 335
Kiril Despodov
SOCCER PLAYER
1996 - Present
HPI: 42.12
Rank: 336
Daniel Felipe Martínez
CYCLIST
1996 - Present
HPI: 42.11
Rank: 337
Kim Woo-seok
SINGER
1996 - Present
HPI: 42.10
Rank: 338
Mayar Sherif
TENNIS PLAYER
1996 - Present
HPI: 42.09
Rank: 339
Ryusei Yokohama
ACTOR
1996 - Present
HPI: 42.09
Rank: 340
In Canada
Among people born in Canada, William Nylander ranks 1,194 out of NaN. Before him are Roberto Luongo (1979), Nicolas Gill (1972), Venetian Snares (1975), Jessica Stam (1986), Ellen White (null), and Joe Nieuwendyk (1966). After him are Jason McCaslin (1980), Cara Gee (1983), Douglas Smith (1985), Tonya Verbeek (1977), Aleksandra Wozniak (1987), and Chad Donella (1978).
Others born in Canada
Go to all RankingsRoberto Luongo
HOCKEY PLAYER
1979 - Present
HPI: 42.24
Rank: 1,188
Nicolas Gill
POLITICIAN
1972 - Present
HPI: 42.24
Rank: 1,189
Venetian Snares
COMPOSER
1975 - Present
HPI: 42.23
Rank: 1,190
Jessica Stam
MODEL
1986 - Present
HPI: 42.23
Rank: 1,191
Ellen White
RELIGIOUS FIGURE
HPI: 42.21
Rank: 1,192
Joe Nieuwendyk
HOCKEY PLAYER
1966 - Present
HPI: 42.17
Rank: 1,193
William Nylander
HOCKEY PLAYER
1996 - Present
HPI: 42.17
Rank: 1,194
Jason McCaslin
MUSICIAN
1980 - Present
HPI: 42.15
Rank: 1,195
Cara Gee
ACTOR
1983 - Present
HPI: 42.12
Rank: 1,196
Douglas Smith
ACTOR
1985 - Present
HPI: 42.09
Rank: 1,197
Tonya Verbeek
WRESTLER
1977 - Present
HPI: 42.07
Rank: 1,198
Aleksandra Wozniak
TENNIS PLAYER
1987 - Present
HPI: 42.07
Rank: 1,199
Chad Donella
ACTOR
1978 - Present
HPI: 42.06
Rank: 1,200
Among Hockey Players In Canada
Among hockey players born in Canada, William Nylander ranks 66. Before him are Rod Brind'Amour (1970), Ron Francis (1963), Mark Recchi (1968), Vincent Lecavalier (1980), Roberto Luongo (1979), and Joe Nieuwendyk (1966). After him are Mike Richards (1985), Doug Gilmour (1963), Chris Pronger (1974), Rene Bourque (1981), Sean Burke (1967), and Ryan O'Reilly (1991).
Rod Brind'Amour
1970 - Present
HPI: 43.33
Rank: 60
Ron Francis
1963 - Present
HPI: 42.92
Rank: 61
Mark Recchi
1968 - Present
HPI: 42.46
Rank: 62
Vincent Lecavalier
1980 - Present
HPI: 42.40
Rank: 63
Roberto Luongo
1979 - Present
HPI: 42.24
Rank: 64
Joe Nieuwendyk
1966 - Present
HPI: 42.17
Rank: 65
William Nylander
1996 - Present
HPI: 42.17
Rank: 66
Mike Richards
1985 - Present
HPI: 41.96
Rank: 67
Doug Gilmour
1963 - Present
HPI: 41.91
Rank: 68
Chris Pronger
1974 - Present
HPI: 41.58
Rank: 69
Rene Bourque
1981 - Present
HPI: 41.41
Rank: 70
Sean Burke
1967 - Present
HPI: 41.34
Rank: 71
Ryan O'Reilly
1991 - Present
HPI: 41.32
Rank: 72













































