Sam Nicholson
Sam Nicholson (born 20 January 1995)[1] is a Scottish footballer who plays as a winger for Major League Soccer club Colorado Rapids.
Nicholson playing for Minnesota in 2017 | |||
Personal information | |||
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Date of birth | 20 January 1995 | ||
Place of birth | Edinburgh, Scotland | ||
Playing position(s) | Winger | ||
Club information | |||
Current team | Colorado Rapids | ||
Number | 28 | ||
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– | Colorado Rapids | 46 | (4) |
National team‡ | |||
2013 | Scotland U18 | 1 | (0) |
2013–2014 | Scotland U19 | 6 | (0) |
2015–2016 | Scotland U21 | 8 | (0) |
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 6 October 2019 ‡ National team caps and goals correct as of 6 September 2016 |
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 brightly, setting up a goal for Osman Sow at Ibrox in stoppage time. He followed this impressive start by scoring his first goal of the season against Hibs in the Edinburgh Derby; a fine solo effort after he nutmegged Scott Robertson and smashed 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]
Career statistics
Club | Season | League | Domestic Cup[lower-alpha 1] | League Cup[lower-alpha 2] | Continental | Other | Total | |||||||
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Division | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||
Heart of Midlothian | 2012–13[10] | Scottish Premier League | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | – | 0 | 0 | |
2013–14[11] | Scottish Premiership | 25 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | – | – | 26 | 2 | |||
2014–15[12] | Scottish Championship | 29 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | – | 1[lower-alpha 3] | 0 | 31 | 5 | ||
2015–16[13] | Scottish Premiership | 36 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 4 | 1 | – | – | 43 | 5 | |||
2016–17[14] | Scottish Premiership | 19 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 4[lower-alpha 4] | 0 | – | 27 | 3 | ||
Total | 109 | 13 | 6 | 1 | 7 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 127 | 15 | ||
Minnesota United | 2017[15] | MLS | 12 | 1 | 0 | 0 | – | – | – | 12 | 1 | |||
2018[16] | 8 | 1 | 0 | 0 | – | – | – | 8 | 1 | |||||
Total | 20 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 20 | 2 | ||
Colorado Rapids | 2018[16] | MLS | 19 | 2 | 1 | 0 | – | 0 | 0 | – | 20 | 2 | ||
2019[17] | 27 | 2 | 1 | 0 | – | – | 0 | 0 | 28 | 2 | ||||
Total | 46 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 48 | 4 | ||
Career total | 175 | 19 | 8 | 1 | 7 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 195 | 21 |
- Includes the Scottish Cup and U.S. Open Cup
- All appearance in the Scottish League Cup
- Appearance in the Scottish Challenge Cup
- Appearances in the UEFA Europa League
References
- "Sam Nicholson". Minnesota United FC. Retrieved 10 July 2017.
- "Sam Nicholson: Hearts role is a dream". The Herald. Glasgow. 10 January 2014. Retrieved 10 January 2014.
- "Inverness remain top of the Scottish Premiership following a convincing victory over 10 man Hearts". BBC Sport. 31 August 2013. Retrieved 31 August 2013.
- "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.
- "Levein hails new three year deal for Sam Nicholson". BBC Sport. 16 June 2014. Retrieved 16 June 2014.
- "Minnesota United agrees deal to sign Sam Nicholson from Hearts-sources". ESPN FC. 28 June 2017. Retrieved 29 June 2017.
- "MLS Deadline Day: Every move as Primary Transfer Window closes". MLS. 30 April 2018. Retrieved 2 May 2018.
- Sam Nicholson at Soccerway. Retrieved 6 August 2019.
- Sam Nicholson at Major League Soccer
- "Games played by Sam Nicholson in 2012/2013". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 20 September 2015.
- "Games played by Sam Nicholson in 2013/2014". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 20 September 2015.
- "Games played by Sam Nicholson in 2014/2015". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 20 September 2015.
- "Games played by Sam Nicholson in 2015/2016". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 20 September 2015.
- "Games played by Sam Nicholson in 2016/2017". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 20 September 2015.
- "Games played by Sam Nicholson in 2017/2018". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 20 September 2015.
- "Games played by Sam Nicholson in 2018/2019". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 20 September 2015.
- "Games played by Sam Nicholson in 2019/2020". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 15 September 2019.
- "S. Nicholson". Soccerway. Global Sports Media. Retrieved 20 September 2015.
External links
- Sam Nicholson at Major League Soccer
- Sam Nicholson at Soccerway
- Sam Nicholson at the Scottish Football Association