Sam Alastair Nicholson
Scotland | Midfielder | Motherwell
Sam Alastair Nicholson, 31, is a footballer from Scotland playing as Midfielder for Motherwell. Nicholson was born in Edinburgh, Scotland. In the 2025/26 Premiership season Nicholson has 10 appearances with 0 goals and 0 assists in 136 minutes at an average rating of 6.38.
Profile
- Full name
- Sam Alastair Nicholson
- Age
- 31
- Born
- 20 January 1995 | Edinburgh | Scotland
- Nationality
- Scotland
- Height
- 175
- Weight
- 71
- Position
- Midfielder
- Shirt number
- 19
- Current club
- Motherwell
Season by Season Stats
| Season | Team | League | Apps | Goals | Assists | xG | Yellow | Red | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25/26 | Motherwell | Premiership | 10 | 0 | 0 | — | 1 | 0 | 6.38 |
| 25/26 | Motherwell | League Cup | 16 | 1 | 0 | — | 2 | 0 | 6.67 |
Career
Trophy Cabinet | 1 won
- Championship 1× 2014/2015 Scotland
Runner-up finishes
- League Cup 1× | 2012/2013 | Scotland
Clubs | 5
-
Motherwell
Jan 2024 – present
Free
-
Colorado Rapids
Jun 2022 – Jan 2024
-
Bristol Rovers
Jul 2020 – Jun 2022
Free
-
Colorado Rapids
May 2018 – Jul 2020
-
Minnesota United FC
Jul 2017 – May 2018
Free
Injury and Suspension History
- Knee Injury : 27 February 2025 to ongoing
- Knee Injury : 28 June 2024 to 2 December 2024
- Muscle Injury : 13 June 2019 to 3 July 2019
- Thigh Injury : 31 March 2019 to 5 April 2019
- Thigh Injury : 27 March 2019 to 29 March 2019
- Back Injury : 16 February 2019 to 21 March 2019
- Back Injury : 15 September 2018 to 14 February 2019
- Back Injury : 20 August 2018 to 13 September 2018
- Muscle Injury : 11 March 2018 to 15 March 2018
- Ankle Injury : 18 May 2017 to 20 July 2017
Current Status
| Reason | Date |
|---|---|
| Injured Doubtful | 23 August 2025 |
| Injured Doubtful | 9 August 2025 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What position does Sam Alastair Nicholson play?
Sam Alastair Nicholson plays as Midfielder.
Which team does Sam Alastair Nicholson play for?
Sam Alastair Nicholson plays for Motherwell in the Premiership.
How many goals has Sam Alastair Nicholson scored this season?
Sam Alastair Nicholson has scored 0 goals in 10 appearances in the Premiership 2025/26 season.
How old is Sam Alastair Nicholson?
Sam Alastair Nicholson is 30 years old and comes from Scotland.
Updated: 11 Jul 2026, 07:31 UTC