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Patrick Nielsen (born 18 September 1996) is a Danish footballer.

Patrick Nielsen

Personal information
Full name	Patrick Nielsen
Date of birth	(1996-09-18) September 18, 1996 (age 25)
Place of birth	Copenhagen, Denmark
Height	1.93 m (6 ft 4 in)
Position(s)	Defender
Youth career
2010–2013	Brøndby
2014–2015	AB
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	10	(0)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 4 December 2020

Career

Nielsen played with the academy teams at Brøndby and AB.[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 two 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 three goals and tallying two 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]

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