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Sam Nicholson
Nicholson playing for Minnesota in 2017
Personal information
Date of birth (1995-01-20) 20 January 1995 (age 29)
Place of birth Edinburgh, Scotland
Height 5 ft 9 in (1.75 m)
Position(s) Winger
Team information
Current team
 Bristol Rovers
Youth career
2007–2013 Heart of Midlothian
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2013–2017 Heart of Midlothian 109 (13)
2017–2018 Minnesota United 20 (2)
2018–2020 Colorado Rapids 48 (4)
2020– Bristol Rovers 0 (0)
International career‡
2013 Scotland U18 1 (0)
2013–2014 Scotland U19 6 (0)
2015–2016 Scotland U21 8 (0)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 3 July 2020
‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 6 September 2016

Sam Nicholson (born 20 January 1995)[1] is a Scottish footballer who plays as a left winger or left midfielder for League One club Bristol Rovers.

Career

Heart of Midlothian

Nicholson attended Penicuik High School in Midlothian and grew up supporting Heart of Midlothian.[2] He joined Hearts aged 12, progressing through their youth teams until on 31 August 2013, he made his senior debut for the club, coming on as a 74th-minute substitute in a Scottish Premiership match against Inverness Caledonian Thistle, replacing Jamie Walker in a 2–0 defeat.[3] His first senior goal for the side came on 18 January 2014, helping Hearts come from 3–1 down at McDiarmid Park scoring in the 89th minute to help Hearts earn a point in a 3–3 draw against St Johnstone.[4]

On 16 June 2014, Nicholson signed a new three-year contract extending his stay until the summer of 2017, following the club's relegation to the Scottish Championship.[5]

Nicholson began the 2014–15 season by setting up a goal for Osman Sow at Ibrox in stoppage time. He scored his first goal of the season against Hibs in the Edinburgh Derby; a solo effort after he nutmegged Scott Robertson and hit a left-footed drive beyond the keeper.

Minnesota United

On 28 June 2017, it was confirmed that Nicholson agreed to a contract with MLS side Minnesota United FC, and would be eligible to join the team on 10 July 2017.[6]

Colorado Rapids

Nicholson was traded from Minnesota to Colorado Rapids on 1 May 2018. Colorado also received an International Roster slot. Minnesota received Eric Miller and $50,000 of General Allocation Money in return.[7]

Bristol Rovers

On 22 July 2020, Nicholson returned to the UK, signing for League One club Bristol Rovers.[8]

Career statistics

As of 3 July 2020[9][10]
Club Season League Domestic Cup[a] League Cup[b] Continental Other Total
Division Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals
Heart of Midlothian 2012–13[11] Scottish Premier League 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 – 0 0
2013–14[12] Scottish Premiership 25 2 0 0 1 0 – – 26 2
2014–15[13] Scottish Championship 29 5 0 0 1 0 – 1[c] 0 31 5
2015–16[14] Scottish Premiership 36 3 3 1 4 1 – – 43 5
2016–17[15] Scottish Premiership 19 3 3 0 1 0 4[d] 0 – 27 3
Total 109 13 6 1 7 1 4 0 1 0 127 15
Minnesota United 2017[16] MLS 12 1 0 0 – – – 12 1
2018[17] 8 1 0 0 – – – 8 1
Total 20 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 20 2
Colorado Rapids 2018[17] MLS 19 2 1 0 – 0 0 – 20 2
2019[18] 27 2 1 0 – – 0 0 28 2
2020 2 0 0 0 – – 0 0 2 0
Total 48 4 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 50 4
Career total 177 19 8 1 7 1 4 0 1 0 197 21
  1. ^ Includes the Scottish Cup and U.S. Open Cup
  2. ^ All appearance in the Scottish League Cup
  3. ^ Appearance in the Scottish Challenge Cup
  4. ^ Appearances in the UEFA Europa League

Honours

Heart of Midlothian

References

  1. ^ "Sam Nicholson". Minnesota United FC. Retrieved 10 July 2017.
  2. ^ "Sam Nicholson: Hearts role is a dream". The Herald. Glasgow. 10 January 2014. Retrieved 10 January 2014.
  3. ^ "Inverness remain top of the Scottish Premiership following a convincing victory over 10 man Hearts". BBC Sport. 31 August 2013. Retrieved 31 August 2013.
  4. ^ "Two late goals rescued a point for Hearts against St Johnstone in a dramatic match at McDiarmid Park". BBC Sport. 18 January 2014. Retrieved 18 January 2014.
  5. ^ "Levein hails new three year deal for Sam Nicholson". BBC Sport. 16 June 2014. Retrieved 16 June 2014.
  6. ^ "Minnesota United agrees deal to sign Sam Nicholson from Hearts-sources". ESPN FC. 28 June 2017. Retrieved 29 June 2017.
  7. ^ "MLS Deadline Day: Every move as Primary Transfer Window closes". MLS. 30 April 2018. Retrieved 2 May 2018.
  8. ^ "Sam Nicholson Joins Rovers!". Bristol Rovers. 22 July 2020. Retrieved 22 July 2020.
  9. ^ Sam Nicholson at Soccerway. Retrieved 6 August 2019.
  10. ^ Sam Nicholson at Major League Soccer
  11. ^ "Games played by Sam Nicholson in 2012/2013". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 20 September 2015.
  12. ^ "Games played by Sam Nicholson in 2013/2014". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 20 September 2015.
  13. ^ "Games played by Sam Nicholson in 2014/2015". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 20 September 2015.
  14. ^ "Games played by Sam Nicholson in 2015/2016". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 20 September 2015.
  15. ^ "Games played by Sam Nicholson in 2016/2017". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 20 September 2015.
  16. ^ "Games played by Sam Nicholson in 2017/2018". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 20 September 2015.
  17. ^ a b "Games played by Sam Nicholson in 2018/2019". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 20 September 2015.
  18. ^ "Games played by Sam Nicholson in 2019/2020". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 15 September 2019.
  19. ^ "S. Nicholson". Soccerway. Global Sports Media. Retrieved 20 September 2015.
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