Throughout his career, Nichols has been recognized for his contributions, earning spots in the PFA Team of the Season in 2011-12 and 2015-16.
He made his senior international debut for the Socceroos in 2009, marking a significant milestone in his career.
Mitch Nichols is an Australian association football player known for his versatility as a midfielder and forward.
Биография
Early Life and Background
Mitchell Ian Nichols, known as Mitch Nichols, is an Australian professional footballer who has made significant contributions to the sport both domestically and internationally. Born in Australia, Nichols began his football journey at a young age, showcasing his talent as a midfielder and forward. His early career saw him playing for the Palm Beach Sharks Soccer Club, where he quickly made a name for himself by leading the goal-scoring charts from midfield.
Professional Career
Nichols signed with Brisbane Roar FC in 2007, where he enjoyed a fruitful six-year stint. He made an immediate impact, earning a spot in the Australian Under-20 squad shortly after joining the Roar. His standout season came in 2011-12 when he scored 10 goals and was named in the A-League Team of the Season. After his time with Brisbane, he moved to Melbourne Victory in 2013, reuniting with former Roar manager Ange Postecoglou. Nichols also had a brief spell in Japan with Cerezo Osaka before returning to Australia to play for Perth Glory and Western Sydney Wanderers.
In addition to his club career, Nichols represented Australia at various levels, including the U-20 and U-23 teams, and made his senior debut for the Socceroos in 2009. His international career highlights include scoring two goals in a crucial AFC U-19 Championship match against North Korea.
Legacy and Current Role
After concluding his playing career, Nichols transitioned into coaching and currently serves as the Assistant Coach of the Brisbane Roar Academy in the National Premier Leagues Queensland. His journey through football has not only been marked by personal achievements but also by his commitment to nurturing the next generation of players in Australia.
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Карьера и клубы
Brisbane Roar
He signed a two-year deal on 11 May 2007 with the Roar after impressing in the opening rounds of the Gold Coast Premier League with Palm Beach Sharks, leading the goal scoring charts from midfield after 7 matches. Roar manager Frank Farina stated that Nichols was "one for the future" the official press conference following his signing. Nichols made a solid start to his career in the A-League with a number of substitute appearances. He also received his first call-up to the Australian Under 20 squad for a training camp on 7 October 2007. He scored his first goal for the Roar in his side's 4–1 victory over Perth Glory midway through the 2008–09 season. In the 2011–12 season, the midfielder exceeded expectations pre-season, scoring 10 goals, mostly from long range. He also made the A-league Team of the Season, alongside teammates Thomas Broich and Besart Berisha.
Melbourne Victory
Before he joined Melbourne Victory he went on trial at Danish club Randers. On 13 May 2013, it was announced by Melbourne Victory that Nichols had signed a two-year deal with the club, reuniting him with his former Roar manager Ange Postecoglou. He became Postecoglou's first new signing ahead of the 2013/14 Hyundai A-League season.
Cerezo Osaka
Japanese J1 League Club Cerezo Osaka made multiple bids for Nichols during the January 2014 transfer window, the highest of which reaching $400,000. Melbourne Victory stood firm despite Nichols' interest in the offer,…
Nichols represented the Australia U-20 team during the AFC U-19 Championship in Saudi Arabia. He scored two goals in the Quarter Final match against North Korea including a spectacular overhead kick in extra time. Nichols represented the Australia U-23 team receiving his first cap in 2010. Nichols made his first senior international debut for the Socceroos on 4 March 2009 in an AFC Asian Cup qualifying match versus Kuwait.
As of match played 15 January 2019
1 – includes A-League final series statistics 2 – includes FIFA Club World Cup statistics; AFC Champions League statistics are included in season commencing after group stages (i.e. ACL and A-League seasons etc.)
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- Brisbane Roar FC (2007–2013)
- Club
- Palm Beach Sharks Soccer Club (2007–2007)
- Club
- Melbourne Victory FC (2013–2014)
- Club
- Cerezo Osaka (2014–2014)
- Club
- Perth Glory FC (2014–2015)
- Club
- Western Sydney Wanderers FC (2015–)
- Club
- Australia men's national under-20 soccer team (2007–2009)
- Club
- Australia national under-23 soccer team (2010–2012)
- Club
- Australia men's national soccer team (2009–)
- Club
- Western Sydney Wanderers FC (2016–)
Наследие
Club
Brisbane Roar:
A-League Premiership: 2010–2011 A-League Championship: 2010–2011, 2011–12 Gold Coast Knights
NPL Queensland Championship: 2019
Country
Australia:
AFF U19 Youth Championship: 2008
Individual
PFA Team of the Season: 2011–12, 2015–16
Клубы
- Australia men's national soccer team2009сейчас
- Western Sydney Wanderers FC2015сейчас
- Western Sydney Wanderers FC2016сейчас
- Australia men's national under-20 soccer team2007–2009
- Brisbane Roar FC2007–2013
- Palm Beach Sharks Soccer Club2007–2007
- Australia national under-23 soccer team2010–2012
- Melbourne Victory FC2013–2014
- Cerezo Osaka2014–2014
- Perth Glory FC2014–2015
Играл вместе с
Aaron MooyWestern Sydney Wanderers FC · 2012–2014
Adam SarotaBrisbane Roar FC · 2008–2010- Adam SarotaBrisbane Roar FC · 2014–2015
Adam TaggartPerth Glory FC · 2010–2012- Adam TaggartPerth Glory FC · 2016
Adama TraoréMelbourne Victory FC · 2012–2014- Ademar da Silva Braga JúniorCerezo Osaka · 1995–1995
Adrian LeijerMelbourne Victory FC · 2005–2007- Adrian LeijerMelbourne Victory FC · 2009–2015
Adriano Ferreira MartinsCerezo Osaka · 2010–2010- Aki ArimizuCerezo Osaka
Akihiro IenagaCerezo Osaka · 2010–2010
Архив
Паспорт
Идентификаторы и алиасы
Mitchell Ian Nichols is an Australian professional footballer who last played as a midfielder for Olympic FC in the National Premier Leagues Queensland. He is currently the Assistant coach of the Brisbane Roar Academy in the NPL Queensland.
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