Patrick Nielsen (born September 18, 1996) is a Danish footballer who currently plays for Avarta.
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]
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