Nicklas Helenius

Last updated

Nicklas Helenius
Nicklas Helenius 20110831.jpg
Helenius playing for AaB in 2011
Personal information
Full name Nicklas Helenius Jensen [1]
Date of birth (1991-05-08) 8 May 1991 (age 32)
Place of birth Svenstrup, Denmark
Height 1.95 m (6 ft 5 in)
Position(s) Forward
Team information
Current team
 AaB
Number 9
Youth career
Svenstrup-Godthåb IF
2005–2010 AaB
Senior career*
YearsTeamApps(Gls)
2010–2013 AaB 95 (34)
2013–2015 Aston Villa 3 (0)
2014–2015 → AaB (loan) 32 (8)
2015–2017 AaB 13 (0)
2016 → SC Paderborn (loan) 14 (4)
2016–2017 → Silkeborg (loan) 29 (10)
2017–2019 OB 56 (15)
2019–2020 AGF 40 (3)
2021–2023 Silkeborg 59 (32)
2023– AaB 31 (8)
International career
2011 Denmark U20 2 (1)
2011–2013 Denmark U21 11 (4)
2012 Denmark 2 (0)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 14 December 2023

Nicklas Helenius Jensen (born 8 May 1991) is a Danish professional footballer who plays as a forward for Danish 1st Division club AaB.

Contents

Club career

Aalborg BK

Helenius joined the Aalborg BK youth squad at the age of 13 and received his first contract while in the U19 squad. In the 2009–10 season, he became the top goalscorer of the Aalborg BK under-19 squad in the Danish under-19 league with 22 goals. This was enough for him to finish second on the overall goal scorer list, only beaten by Brent McGrath who scored 29 goals for Brøndby IF. [2]

After the 2009–10 season, he made his professional football debut for Aalborg BK on 16 May 2010 against HB Køge. [3] Helenius scored his first goal for Aalborg BK in the Danish Superliga on 10 September 2010 against AC Horsens and got his first breakthrough in the AaB lineup after scoring a total of four goals in four consecutive league games and one goal in the Danish Cup in October and November 2010.

Following the 2012–13 season, he was selected as player of the season in the Danish Superliga on the UEFA website. [4]

A popular chant amongst the AaB supporters was "vi elsker vold og kokain – og Nicklas Helenius", directly translated to "we love violence and cocaine – and Nicklas Helenius", as a sarcastic reference to the hooligan culture. The chant was based on the tune Eviva Espana . [5]

Aston Villa

On 18 June 2013, Helenius signed for Aston Villa on a three-year deal believed to be in the region of £1.2m. [6] He scored a header on his debut in Villa's first pre-season game of the season, against German team SV Rödinghausen. He followed this up with another headed goal against VfL Bochum on his second appearance for the club. [7] He made his Premier League debut on 24 August 2013 at Villa Park against Liverpool which ended in a 1–0 defeat. Helenius scored his first goal for the club on 4 January 2014 against Sheffield United in an FA Cup third round tie at Villa Park. [8] Helenius gained notoriety when he got his shorts pulled down by Jan Vertonghen in a game against Tottenham Hotspur, revealing his underpants.

After only three league games for Aston Villa in the first half season, Helenius was expected to leave the club. Helenius failed to become a regular part of the match day squad and would often not even be included. With a lack of interest from suitable buyers he found himself seeing the season out in the sidelines, only making one appearance in the 2014 campaign in an FA Cup game against Sheffield United F.C where he also scored his only goal for Aston Villa. Helenius' agent revealed in May 2014, that Helenius was not a part of Aston Villa's future plans and therefore had to leave the club. [9] Helenius revealed that a reason behind his struggles were a bacterial infection and an addiction to sleeping pills. [10] Helenius had many clubs interested, like IFK Göteborg and AaB. Aston Villa also rejected a bid from IFK Göteborg. [11]

Loan to AaB

On 9 July 2014, Helenius returned to his previous club AaB on a season long loan deal. [12] He was very happy to be back and expected a turbulent season with a two-digit number of goals. He had a good season with 14 goals in 43 games and he was set to make the transfer permanent, as Aston Villa did not want to keep him. [13]

Return to AaB

Helenius joined AaB on a permanent transfer in July 2015. [14] But in this season, opposite the last season, Helenius was the fourth choice and did not get much time on the pitch. A situation, that Helenius was not happy with, and he announced, that he would like to go out on loan.

Loan to SC Paderborn 07

On 1 February 2016, it was confirmed that Helenius would play for SC Paderborn on loan from AaB. [15] He played his first game for Paderborn on 5 February 2016 in a 1–0 loss against SV Sandhausen. Helenius got some playing time, and scored 4 league goals in 14 games.

Back to AaB

Helenius played the first three season games for AaB, one from start and two from the bench. However, he was sent out on loan once again. His contract would expire in the summer 2017 and Helenius announced, that he would not be extending it. [16] So he would be leaving the club after he was back from loan.

Loan to Silkeborg IF

On 10 August 2016, it was confirmed, that Helenius was loaned out to Silkeborg IF for the whole season. [17] He played 29 league games and scored 10 goals in this season.

OB

On 30 January 2017, it was confirmed that OB had signed Helenius from AaB, but first valid from when his contract expired with AaB in the summer of 2017. [18]

AGF

On 7 July 2019, Helenius joined AGF on a three-year contract. [19]

Return to Silkeborg

On 14 December 2020, Silkeborg IF confirmed that Helenius would return to the club from 2021 on a 3.5-year contract. [20]

Return to AaB

In January 2023, Helenius returned to AaB, signing a deal until the end of 2025. [21]

International career

Helenius got his first international call up in January 2010 for the Danish under-19, but had to leave it due to an ankle sprain. [22] One year later, he was called up to the Denmark U21 squad for a training camp in Dubai. He got his under-21 debut on 20 January 2011 in a training match against China. Helenius' goals at U-21 Level include the opening goal of the 3–0 victory over Northern Ireland in September 2011.[ citation needed ]

On 15 August 2012 he made his debut for the Denmark national football team against Slovakia.

Career statistics

As of match played 7 July 2019 [23]
Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
ClubSeasonLeagueNational cupLeague cupOtherTotal
DivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
Aalborg BK 2009–10 Danish Superliga 1000000010
2010–11 Danish Superliga295210000316
2011–12 Danish Superliga32141100003315
2012–13 Danish Superliga33162200003518
Total95345400009938
Aston Villa 2013–14 Premier League 3011200061
Aalborg BK (loan) 2014–15 Danish Superliga32832001224712
Aalborg BK 2015–16 Danish Superliga100200000120
2016–17 Danish Superliga3000000030
Total45852001226212
SC Paderborn (loan) 2015–16 2. Bundesliga 144000000144
Silkeborg IF (loan) 2016–17 Danish Superliga29103200003212
OB Odense 2017–18 Danish Superliga298310000329
2018–19 Danish Superliga2775300003210
Total561511400006419
Career total

Honours

Individual

Related Research Articles

Morten Nicolas Rasmussen is a Danish former professional footballer, better known as Morten Duncan Rasmussen, who played as a forward. He works as a forward coach at FC Midtjylland.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Kent Nielsen</span> Danish footballer and manager (born 1961)

Kent Nielsen is a Danish professional football manager and former player, who is currently the head coach of Silkeborg IF. He was named coach of the year by the Danish Football Association in 2014 after winning both the Danish Superliga and the Danish Cup with AaB. He started his coaching career as caretaker manager of AGF, before getting his breakthrough with AC Horsens, guiding the club to promotion to the top-flight Superliga championship in 2005. He has also coached Superliga clubs Brøndby IF and OB.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Simon Bræmer</span> Danish footballer (born 1984)

Simon Bræmer is a Danish professional football player and current playing-assistant coach of Skovshoved IF. Bræmer began his career as a forward with AaB Aalborg and has since played for Hjørring IF, Silkeborg IF, Akademisk Boldklub, Viborg FF, Brønshøj BK, and FC Græsrødderne.

Kasper Winde Risgård is a retired Danish footballer who played as a midfielder.

Stefan Schmidt is a retired Danish professional footballer. Generally playing a defensive midfielder and central midfielder role, Schmidt was a midfield workhorse with a strong tackle and good technical and passing skills. His long range shooting ability has earned him quite a few goals.

Radivoje "Rajko" Lekić is a Danish footballer who currently plays for Ballerup-Skovlunde as a playing forward coach.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Anders K. Jacobsen</span> Danish footballer (born 1989)

Anders Kvindebjerg Jacobsen is a Danish professional footballer who plays as a striker for Danish 1st Division club Horsens. He gained the nickname AK47 due to his initials and his good shooting abilities in front of goal.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">AaB Fodbold</span> Danish football club

AaB, internationally referred to as Aalborg BK, or sometimes also known as AaB Aalborg, is a professional football team located in Aalborg. The club is represented in the NordicBet Liga from 2023–24 after relegation from Danish Superliga in 2022–23 and has won four Danish football Championships and three Danish Cup trophies. Most recently the team won the double in 2014.

The 2009–10 Danish Superliga season was the 20th season of the Danish Superliga league championship, which determinates the winners of the Danish football championship. It is governed by the Danish Football Association. The tournament started on 18 July 2009 and concluded on 16 May 2010.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Casper Sloth</span> Danish footballer (born 1992)

Casper Bisgaard Sloth is a Danish professional footballer who plays for Icelandic club Stjarnan.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Jores Okore</span> Danish footballer (born 1992)

Tetchi Jores Charlemagne Ulrich Okore, known as Jores Okore, is a Danish professional footballer who plays as a centre-back for Changchun Yatai.

The 2012–13 Danish Superliga season was the 23rd season of the Danish Superliga, which decided the Danish football championship. It marked the 100 year anniversary of the first ever Danish Football Championship, held in 1912–13.

The 2013–14 season is AaB's 31st consecutive season in the top flight of Danish football, 24th consecutive season in the Danish Superliga, and the 128th year as a football club. AaB will participate in the Europa League this season, coming in 5th place in the 2012–13 Danish Superliga. The club had the most successful season in its history, winning the Danish Superliga for a fourth time and the Danish Cup for a third time, therefore becoming the fifth Danish club to complete the "Double".

Jakob Blåbjerg Mathiasen is a Danish former professional footballer who played as a defender.

Mikael Neville Anderson is an Icelandic professional footballer who plays as a winger for Danish Superliga club AGF.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">2019–20 Odense Boldklub season</span> Odense Boldklub 2019–20 football season

The 2019–20 Odense Boldklub season was the club's 131st season, and their 58th appearance in the Danish Superliga. As well as the Superliga, the side is also competing in Sydbank Pokalen.

Søren Østergaard Tengstedt is a Danish professional footballer who plays for Danish Superliga club Silkeborg IF as a forward.

The 2020–21 season was AaB's 38th consecutive season in the top flight of Danish football, 31st consecutive season in the Danish Superliga, and 135th year in existence as a football club.

References

  1. ↑ "Barclays Premier League Squad Numbers 2013/14". Premier League. 16 August 2013. Retrieved 16 August 2013.
  2. ↑ U-19 Drenge Ligaen (2010) - Topscorerliste Dansk Boldspil-Union
  3. ↑ Helmin, Jesper. "AaB stiller med unge knægte" (in Danish). www.bold.dk. Retrieved 10 June 2010.
  4. ↑ Bruun, Peter. "Season review: Denmark". UEFA. Retrieved 1 June 2012.
  5. ↑ Ernst, Anders Junge (1 August 2013). "Villa-fansene er vilde med Helenius og AaB-sang" . Retrieved 1 August 2013.
  6. ↑ "Helenius relishing "big opportunity" after sealing Villa move". Aston Villa FC. Archived from the original on 18 June 2013. Retrieved 11 June 2013.
  7. ↑ "VfL Bochum 1–1 Villa report: Helenius on target again". avfc.co.uk. Aston Villa Football Club. 14 July 2013. Archived from the original on 18 July 2013.
  8. ↑ "Aston Villa 1-2 Sheff Utd". BBC Sport. 4 January 2014. Retrieved 4 January 2014.
  9. ↑ Agent: Villa dropper Helenius, bold.dk, 19 May 2014
  10. ↑ "Aston Villa forward: 'I was addicted to sleeping pills and thought I was dying'". 25 September 2014.
  11. ↑ IFK fik Helenius-bud afvist af Villa, bold.dk, 3 July 2014
  12. ↑ Officielt: Helenius til AaB‚ bold.dk, 9 July 2014
  13. ↑ Agent: Villa vil af med Helenius, bold.dk, 2 May 2015
  14. ↑ Helenius makes temporary Aalborg return Goal.com, 9 July 2014
  15. ↑ "Nicklas Helenius kommt von Aalborg BK" [Nicklas Helenius comes from Aalborg BK] (in German). SC Paderborn 07. 1 February 2016. Retrieved 1 February 2016.
  16. ↑ Helenius afskriver AaB-comeback, bold.dk, 8 November 2016
  17. ↑ Officielt: Silkeborg lejer Helenius, bold.dk, 10 August 2016
  18. ↑ Helenius skriver tre år med OB, bold.dk, 30 January 2017
  19. ↑ AGF HENTER ANGRIBER I OB, agf.dk, 7 July 2019
  20. ↑ SIF henter Helenius på 3,5 årig kontrakt, silkeborgif.com, 14 December 2020
  21. ↑ Helenius er klar for AaB, aabsport.dk, 17 January 2023
  22. ↑ Helenius: AaB er førsteprioriteten
  23. ↑ "Nicklas Helenius". Soccerway. Retrieved 26 May 2014.
This page is based on this Wikipedia article
Text is available under the CC BY-SA 4.0 license; additional terms may apply.
Images, videos and audio are available under their respective licenses.