Niko Hansen
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Hansen with Columbus Crew SC in 2017 | |||
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Nikolaj Hansen | ||
| Date of birth | 14 September 1994 | ||
| Place of birth | Randers, Denmark | ||
| Height | 1.78 m (5 ft 10 in) | ||
| Position(s) | Winger, forward | ||
| Youth career | |||
| –2011 | Davis Legacy | ||
| 2011–2012 | Placer United | ||
| College career | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2013–2016 | New Mexico Lobos | 79 | (28) |
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2014 | Seattle Sounders FC U-23 | 9 | (2) |
| 2017–2019 | Columbus Crew SC | 45 | (4) |
| 2019–2020 | Houston Dynamo | 21 | (2) |
| 2021–2022 | Minnesota United | 17 | (1) |
| 2022 | Minnesota United 2 | 6 | (2) |
| 2023 | San Antonio FC | 14 | (2) |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 19:58, 25 October 2023 (UTC) | |||
Nikolaj Hansen (born 14 September 1994) is a retired Danish footballer who played as a winger or forward. He previously appeared at the semi-professional level for Seattle Sounders FC U-23 and professionally with Columbus Crew SC, Houston Dynamo, Minnesota United and San Antonio FC.
At a young age, Hansen moved to the United States and attended Jesuit High School. He played in college at New Mexico, appearing on an all-conference team in each of his four years with the Lobos and winning two conference titles. He also appeared with Seattle Sounders FC U-23 during the collegiate offseason. Hansen was selected by Columbus Crew SC in the first round of the 2017 MLS SuperDraft; he scored on his professional debut that March. He is eligible to play for either the Denmark or United States national teams and is a citizen of both countries.