Nikolas Brandis

Nikolas Brandis (born 6 May 2005) is a Slovak footballer who plays as a left-back for club Groningen.

Early life Brandis was born in Púchov, where he would start playing football at a young age.

Club career

AS Trenčín Brandis is a product of the AS Trenčín youth academy. In 2022, he was involved in a car accident shortly after a UEFA Youth League match against Vilnius. He signed his first professional contract with Trenčín in 2023.

Loan to MŠK Púchov After being promoted to the A-team of Trenčín, Brandis was loaned out to 2. Liga club MŠK Púchov. He debuted for the side in a Považské derby match against MŠK Považská Bystrica, playing the full 90 minutes of a 1–1 draw. In February 2025, his loan with the club was extended to the rest of the season. Brandis would go on to make a total of 18 appearances for Púchov in the rest of the season.

Return to Trenčín Following the 2024/25 season, Brandis returned to AS Trenčín, where he would sign a contract with the club. He made his debut for the side in a 2–0 loss against FK Železiarne Podbrezová, coming on off the bench in the 75th minute for Jakub Holúbek. Brandis played the full 90 minutes of a 2–0 away victory against last league champions Slovan Bratislava. The win was considered a shock result due to Trenčín’s poor form, with Brandis being praised for his performance.

Groningen On 23 July 2026, Brandis joined Groningen in the Netherlands on a four-year deal.

International career Brandis received his first nomination for the Slovakia national under-17 football team ahead of preparation matches against Bosnia. While playing for the under-19 team, he scored a double in a 4–1 win against Sweden.