Sam Nicholson, who hails from Scotland, was born on the 20th of January, 1995. He has made a name for himself as a forward, normally operating from the right wing. Currently applying his trade at Motherwell, Nicholson stands at a nimble 5ft 8in (1.75m) and weighs in at 11st 2lb (71kg). He proudly sports the number 19 jersey.
According to the current market estimates on Transfermarkt, Nicholson's is worth in the region of £425k. He is under contract with Motherwell until the 31st of May, 2026; a healthy 1 year and 4 months at present.
Nicholson began his professional journey at Hearts, joining their youth system back in July 2011. He went on to make his first team debut in the 2013-2014 season, clocking up 25 appearances and finding the back of the net twice. Throughout his tenure at Hearts, he played a grand total of 109 matches, scoring 14 goals.
In July 2017, Nicholson swapped the Premiership for the MLS, signing for Minnesota United. Despite only registering 20 appearances and two goals, his performances caught the eye of fellow MLS side Colorado Rapids and led to a move in May 2018.
After an eventful stint at Colorado that included a move to Bristol Rovers and a return to the Rapids, Nicholson transferred back to the Scottish Premiership, this time signing for Motherwell in January 2024. His current season sees him on eight appearances without a goal to his name yet. Furthermore, he appeared once in the Scottish Cup for Motherwell in the 2024-2025 season.
In all, Sam Nicholson's career demonstrates an indisputable dedication to the sport and an impressive ability to adapt to different footballing environments, from Scotland to the US and back again.
