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]
Nielsen left the club at the turn of the year when his contract expired and returned to Denmark, where he began playing for the amateur club Taarbæk IF. [10]
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