Gunnar Nielsen is a notable Faroese footballer who played as a goalkeeper.
He played for multiple clubs including Manchester City, Blackburn Rovers, and Motherwell during his career.
Nielsen made his Premier League debut on April 24, 2010, becoming the first Faroese footballer to play in the league.
Биография
Early Life
Gunnar Nielsen is a retired professional footballer from the Faroe Islands, born in Tórshavn. He began his football journey at a young age, playing for local clubs such as Havnar Bóltfelag and Boldklubben Frem, where he honed his skills as a goalkeeper.
Career
Nielsen's career took off when he signed with Blackburn Rovers in July 2007 for an undisclosed fee. He expressed his excitement about the opportunity, stating it was a massive chance for him to develop. After a loan spell at Motherwell in 2008, he joined Manchester City in 2009, where he made history by becoming the first Faroese player to appear in the Premier League on April 24, 2010. Following his time at City, he had loan spells at Wrexham and Tranmere Rovers before moving to various clubs, including Silkeborg IF and Motherwell again.
Internationally, Nielsen represented the Faroe Islands at all youth levels and made his senior debut in 2009. He captained the national team for the first time in a friendly against Kosovo in 2016. Throughout his career, he played for several clubs across different leagues, showcasing his talent and dedication to the sport.
Legacy
Nielsen's contributions to football, particularly as a pioneering figure for Faroese players in international leagues, have left a lasting impact. He won the Úrvalsdeild with FH in 2016 and the Icelandic Super Cup with Stjarnan in 2015, marking significant achievements in his career. His journey reflects the growth of football in the Faroe Islands and inspires future generations of players.
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Карьера и клубы
Born in Tórshavn, Nielsen was signed by Blackburn Rovers for a "small" undisclosed fee on 2 July 2007 from BK Frem. Nielsen, who was on trial with Rovers in May, told the club website: "I am very pleased – it is a massive chance for me just to develop. I'm glad the manager and staff believe in me and I won't let them down." He transferred Motherwell of the Scottish Premier League on a six-month loan on 8 August 2008, before returning to Blackburn on 30 December 2008. Nielsen signed for Manchester City on a two-and-a-half-year contract in 2009 and joined Conference National side Wrexham on loan shortly afterwards. He made his debut in a 1–0 defeat to Histon on 28 March. He was suspected to have sustained a thumb injury during a game against Oxford United in April, meaning he returned to City for a scan, which confirmed the suspected injury. Nielsen made his Premier League debut on 24 April 2010 as a substitute for injured Shay Given in the 76th minute during Manchester City's stalemate against Arsenal. As a result, he became the first Faroese footballer to play in the Premier League. In the summer of 2010, he signed a contract extension with Manchester City that ran until 2012. On 23 July 2010 Nielsen joined League One team Tranmere Rovers on loan until January 2011. He made his debut for Tranmere in a 2–1 defeat by Oldham Athletic on 7 August, After picking up an injury on international duty, he spent over three months out, before returning to the first team at Tranmere in…
Nielsen made his international debut for the Faroe Islands after starting in a 2–1 win over Iceland on 22 March 2009. On 3 June 2016, he captained the team for the first time in a 2–0 friendly defeat against Kosovo in Frankfurt.
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- Manchester City F.C. (2009–2012)
- Club
- Boldklubben Frem (2004–2007)
- Club
- Wrexham A.F.C. (2009–2009)
- Club
- Motherwell F.C. (2008–2008)
- Club
- Silkeborg IF (2013–2013)
- Club
- Blackburn Rovers F.C. (2007–2009)
- Club
- Tranmere Rovers F.C. (2010–2011)
- Club
- Havnar Bóltfelag (2004–2005)
- Club
- Motherwell F.C. (2013–2015)
- Club
- Stjarnan (2015–2015)
- Club
- Fimleikafélag Hafnarfjarðar (2015–)
- Club
- Faroe Islands national under-17 football team (2001–2002)
- Club
- Faroe Islands national under-19 football team (2002–2004)
- Club
- Faroe Islands national under-21 football team (2007–2008)
- Club
- Faroe Islands men's national football team (2009–)
- Club
- Fimleikafélag Hafnarfjarðar (2016–)
- League
- Premier League
- National team
- Faroe Islands
Наследие
Клубы
- Faroe Islands men's national football team2009сейчас
- Fimleikafélag Hafnarfjarðar2015сейчас
- Fimleikafélag Hafnarfjarðar2016сейчас
- Faroe Islands national under-17 football team2001–2002
- Faroe Islands national under-19 football team2002–2004
- Boldklubben Frem2004–2007
- Havnar Bóltfelag2004–2005
- Blackburn Rovers F.C.2007–2009
- Faroe Islands national under-21 football team2007–2008
- Motherwell F.C.2008–2008
- Manchester City F.C.2009–2012
- Wrexham A.F.C.2009–2009
- Tranmere Rovers F.C.2010–2011
- Motherwell F.C.2013–2015
- Silkeborg IF2013–2013
- Stjarnan2015–2015
Играл вместе с
A. N. HornbyBlackburn Rovers F.C.
Aaron BrownWrexham A.F.C. · 2010–2010
Aaron CresswellTranmere Rovers F.C. · 2008–2011
Aaron DoranBlackburn Rovers F.C. · 2008–2011
Aaron MokoenaBlackburn Rovers F.C. · 2005–2009- Abderrahman KabousSilkeborg IF · 2010–2010
- Abdisalam IbrahimManchester City F.C. · 2010–2014
Abdukodir KhusanovManchester City F.C. · 2025
Abdul RazakManchester City F.C. · 2011–2013
Abdulai Bell-BaggieTranmere Rovers F.C. · 2012–2015- Abel ThermeusMotherwell F.C. · 2004–2005
- Abel ThermeusMotherwell F.C. · 2006–2006
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Идентификаторы и алиасы
Gunnar Nielsen is a Faroese retired professional footballer who played as a goalkeeper. Nielsen played for HB, Boldklubben Frem, Gøtu Ítróttarfelag, Blackburn Rovers, Manchester City, Wrexham, Tranmere Rovers, Silkeborg, Motherwell, Stjarnan and FH, and the Faroe Islands national football team at all age levels.
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