Sam Nicholson
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Date of birth | 20 January 1995 | ||
| Place of birth | Edinburgh, Scotland | ||
| Playing position | Winger | ||
| Club information | |||
Current team | Heart of Midlothian | ||
| Number | 11 | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 2007–2013 | Heart of Midlothian | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2013– | Heart of Midlothian | 98 | (14) |
| National team‡ | |||
| 2013–2014 | Scotland U19 | 6 | (0) |
| 2014– | Scotland U21 | 8 | (0) |
|
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 23:00, 30 September 2016 (UTC). | |||
Sam Nicholson (born 20 January 1995)[1] is a Scottish professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for Scottish Premiership club Heart of Midlothian.
Career
Heart of Midlothian
Nicholson attended Penicuik High School in Midlothian and grew up supporting Heart of Midlothian football club.[2] He joined Heart of Midlothian aged 12 progressing through the Hearts youth teams until On 31 August 2013, he made his senior debut for the club, coming on as an 74th-minute substitute in a Scottish Premiership match against Inverness Caledonian Thistle, replacing Jamie Walker in a 2–0 defeat.[3] His first senior goal for the side came on 18 January 2014, helping Hearts come from 3–1 down at McDiarmid Park scoring in the 89th minute to help Hearts earn a point in a 3–3 draw against St Johnstone.[4]
On 16 June 2014, Nicholson signed a new three-year contract extending his stay until the summer of 2017, following the club's relegation to the Scottish Championship.[5]
Nicholson began the 2014–15 season brightly setting up a goal for Osman Sow at Ibrox in stoppage time. He followed this impressive start by scoring his first goal of the season against Hibs in the Edinburgh Derby. A fine solo effort after he nutmegged Scott Robertson and smashed a left footed drive beyond the keeper.
Career statistics
- As of match played 3 October 2015.
| Club | Season | League | National Cup | League Cup | Other | Total | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Division | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||
| Heart of Midlothian | 2012–13[6] | Scottish Premier League | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2013–14[7] | Scottish Premiership | 25 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | — | 26 | 2 | ||
| 2014–15[8] | Scottish Championship | 29 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1[lower-alpha 1] | 0 | 31 | 5 | |
| 2015–16[9] | Scottish Premiership | 36 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 4 | 1 | — | 43 | 5 | ||
| 2016–17 | Scottish Premiership | 8 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 13 | 4 | |
| Career total | 98 | 14 | 3 | 1 | 7 | 1 | 5 | 0 | 113 | 16 | ||
- ↑ Appearance in Scottish Challenge Cup
Honours
Heart of Midlothian
References
- ↑ "Sam Nicholson". Heart of Midlothian F.C. Retrieved 31 August 2013.
- ↑ "Sam Nicholson: Hearts role is a dream". The Herald. Glasgow. 10 January 2014. Retrieved 10 January 2014.
- ↑ "Inverness remain top of the Scottish Premiership following a convincing victory over 10 man Hearts.". BBC Sport. 31 August 2013. Retrieved 31 August 2013.
- ↑ "Two late goals rescued a point for Hearts against St Johnstone in a dramatic match at McDiarmid Park". BBC Sport. 18 January 2014. Retrieved 18 January 2014.
- ↑ "Levein hails new three year deal for Sam Nicholson". BBC Sport. 16 June 2014. Retrieved 16 June 2014.
- ↑ "Games played by Sam Nicholson in 2012/2013". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 20 September 2015.
- ↑ "Games played by Sam Nicholson in 2013/2014". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 20 September 2015.
- ↑ "Games played by Sam Nicholson in 2014/2015". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 20 September 2015.
- ↑ "Games played by Sam Nicholson in 2015/2016". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 20 September 2015.
- ↑ "S. Nicholson". Soccerway. Global Sports Media. Retrieved 20 September 2015.