Nicolas Ansell

Nicolas Clive Ansell (born 2 February 1994) is an Australian professional soccer player who last played as a centre back for Nakhon Ratchasima in the Thai League 1.

Since August 2025, he has served as the junior Technical Director of State League Division 2 South-East side Doncaster Rovers SC.

Early and personal life Ansell was born on 2 February 1994 in Melbourne to Warren and Andree Ansell. His mother was a former ballet dancer. He began playing soccer with Doncaster Rovers, Box Hill United, and Bulleen Lions before joining the Victorian Institute of Sport (VIS). Despite choosing soccer, Ansell claimed in an interview to have excelled in football, winning numerous awards including the best-and-fairest league award. Outside of soccer, Ansell studied property development and real estate at Deakin University.

In June 2017, Ansell signed with Portuguese Primeira Liga side Tondela.

In July 2018, Ansell returned to Melbourne to re-join Melbourne Victory.

On 31 January 2019, Ansell departed the Victory a second time, joining K League 2 team Jeonnam Dragons

In October 2020, Ansell returned to Melbourne Victory for a third time. He was released on 11 June 2021.

In July 2021, Ansell joined Adelaide United for the 2021–22 A-League season.

In May 2024, he was released from Adelaide United after his contract expired.

Coaching career

On August 10, 2025, Ansell was announced as the new junior Technical Director of Doncaster Rovers, who play in State League Division 2 South-East.

Career statistics

Honours Melbourne Victory A-League Championship: 2014–15 A-League Premiership: 2014–15