Sam Nicholson, born on the 20th of January, 1995 (29 years of age), hails from Scotland and is a forward, primarily operating as a right winger for Motherwell. Standing at 5 feet 8 inches (1.75m) and weighing in at about 11 stone 2 pounds (71kg), Nicholson fills the number 19 jersey.
According to Transfermarkt, Nicholson's market value is pegged approximately at £425,000. As per the terms of his current contract with Motherwell, it should elapse on 31st May, 2026, giving him 1 year and 6 months more with the club.
Nicholson kick-started his professional football career as a youngster with Hearts in the Scottish Premiership in July 2011. He had his debut season with Hearts in the 2013-14 season and left a mark with 25 appearances and two goals in league matches. In the following 2014-15 season, Nicholson raised the bar with 29 appearances, finding the back of the net five times. Being consistent in the 2015-16 season, Nicholson featured in 36 matches, scoring thrice. In the 2016-17 season, despite only 19 appearances, he managed to score four goals.
The Scottish winger took a leap abroad, transferring from Hearts to Minnesota United in the MLS in America, in July 2017. He contributed one goal during his 12 appearances in the 2017 season, and another goal in his eight appearances in the 2018 season.
Nicholson transferred from Minnesota United to Colorado Rapids, still within the MLS, in May 2018. He tallied two goals in 19 appearances in the 2018 season at Colorado, and another two in 27 appearances in the 2019 season. In the 2020 season, he appeared in only two matches, and in the 2022 season, Nicholson scored once in 15 matches. His 2023 season saw him making 22 appearances and adding one more goal to his name.
His journey continued to take him abroad, with a transfer to Bristol Rovers in England's League One in July 2020. His stint at Bristol was short-lived, and in July 2022, he returned to Colorado Rapids in the MLS. His second stint at Colorado Rapids mirrored his first in several ways, punctuated by two-goal season in 2018 and 2019, and one-goal seasons in 2022 and 2023.
In January 2024, Nicholson transferred back to his homeland, this time to Motherwell in the Scottish Premiership. He made 16 appearances and scored two goals in the 2023-24 season. As of the 2024-2025 season at Motherwell, Nicholson has made two first team appearances in league matches.
