Sam Nicholson, a native Scot born on 20 January 1995, is a force to be reckoned with on the football field. This accomplished forward typically takes on the role of right winger for the Motherwell team, donning the number 19 jersey. With a height of 5ft 8in (1.75m) and weighing 11st 2lb (71kg), he certainly commands a presence on the pitch.
According to Transfermarkt, his current market value sits around a modest £85k. It was back in July 2011 that Nicholson began his professional journey with Hearts in the Scottish Premiership as a trainee. He rapidly made a name for himself; from 2013 to 2017, he made over hundred appearances for Hearts and found the back of the net a reputable 14 times.
Seeking new challenges, Nicholson transferred to Minnesota United in the MLS in USA in July 2017. His time at Minnesota was brief yet impactful, with 20 appearances and two goals to his name. In May 2018, Nicholson moved again, this time to fellow MLS club, Colorado Rapids. Over his two spells at Colorado, Nicholson racked up over 80 appearances and netted the ball six times.
Nicholson ventured back across the pond in July 2020, when he transferred to Bristol Rovers in England's League Two. Two years later, however, he was back in a Colorado Rapids jersey, eager to make an impact once more. And impact he certainly made, with a return to his goal-scoring ways.
Finally, in January 2024, Nicholson returned home to Scotland, transferring to Motherwell in the Premiership. Since joining Motherwell, he has been a regular feature on the pitch, making over 30 appearances for the team. The current 2025 - 2026 season sees Nicholson back in action, with six first team appearances so far, and he even appeared as a substitute in the Scottish Cup.
Aged 31, with a remarkable journey behind him, Nicholson is an undeniable asset to Motherwell, and it is safe to say, with many more games left in his boots, his story is yet to be fully written.
