Patrick Nielsen (footballer)

Patrick Nielsen (born 18 September 1996) is a Danish footballer who currently plays for USL Championship club Atlanta United 2.

Patrick Nielsen
Personal information
Full name Patrick Nielsen
Date of birth (1996-09-18) September 18, 1996
Place of birth Copenhagen, Denmark
Height 1.93 m (6 ft 4 in)
Playing position(s) Defender
Club information
Current team
 Atlanta United 2
Number 31
Youth career
2010–2013 Brøndby
2014–2015 AB
2015–2016 FC Øresund
College career
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2016 Cincinnati Bearcats 17 (0)
2018–2019 Michigan State Spartans 33 (3)
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2017 Hvidovre IF 0 (0)
2017 Nashville SC U23 9 (1)
2018–2019 Flint City Bucks 10 (0)
2020– Atlanta United 2 4 (0)
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 15 August 2020

Career

Nielsen played with the academy teams at Brøndby, AB and FC Øresund.[1][2]

In 2016, Nielsen moved to the United States to play college soccer at the University of Cincinnati. During his freshman year, Nielsen made 17 appearances and tallied 2 assists.[1] During his sophomore year, Nielsen didn't appear for the Bearcats, but played back in Denmark with Hvidovre IF and in the USL PDL with Nashville SC U23.[3]

In 2018, Nielsen transferred to Michigan State University, where he played for two seasons, making 33 appearances, scoring 3 goals and tallying 2 assists for the Spartans.[4]

Nielsen also appeared in the USL League Two with Flint City Bucks in 2018[5] and 2019.[6]

On 9 January 2020, Nielsen was selected 23rd overall in the 2020 MLS SuperDraft by Atlanta United.[7] On 29 June 2020, it was announced that Nielsen would join Atlanta's USL Championship side Atlanta United 2.[8] He made his professional debut on 5 August 2020, appearing as a half-time substitute during a 1–1 draw with Charleston Battery.[9]

References
  1. "Patrick Nielsen - Men's Soccer". University of Cincinnati Athletics.
  2. "Patrick Nielsen | MLSsoccer.com".
  3. "Nashville SC U23 - 2017 Regular Season - Roster - # - Patrick Nielsen -". www.uslleaguetwo.com.
  4. "Patrick Nielsen - Men's Soccer". Michigan State University Athletics.
  5. "Flint City Bucks - 2018 Regular Season - Roster - # - Patrick Nielsen -". www.uslleaguetwo.com.
  6. "Michigan Bucks | uslleaguetwo.com". www.uslleaguetwo.com.
  7. "Atlanta United selects Patrick Nielsen with No. 23 pick in 2020 MLS SuperDraft | Atlanta United FC".
  8. "Atlanta United 2 Signs Patrick Nielsen | Atlanta United FC".
  9. "Atlanta United 2 vs. Charleston Battery - August 5, 2020 | USLChampionship.com". www.uslchampionship.com.
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