Rasmus Nicolaisen

Rasmus Schmidt Nicolaisen (born 16 March 1997) is a Danish professional footballer who plays as a centre-back for club Toulouse.

Club career Born in Aulum, Denmark, Nicolaisen came through the academy of FC Midtjylland. He made his first professional appearance with the club on 7 March 2017 in a Danish Cup game against Kjellerup IF, coming off the bench to replace Kian Hansen in a 3-0 win.

On 16 April 2017, Nicolaisen made his Superliga debut against Lyngby BK, once again replacing Hansen, this time in a 2-2 draw. He scored his first professional goal on 1 June 2017 during a 3-0 win against Randers FC.

On 23 September 2020, Nicolaisen joined EFL League One club Portsmouth on a season-long loan deal. He scored his first goal for Portsmouth in a 6–1 FA Cup win against King's Lynn Town on 28 November 2020.

In the 2021–22 season, Nicolaisen helped Toulouse achieve promotion to Ligue 1 by winning Ligue 2. Nicolaisen and Toulouse won the Coupe de France the following season.

On 29 March 2024, Nicolaisen signed a contract extension with Toulouse, reported as lasting until at least 2026.

International career Nicolaisen has represented Denmark up to under-19 level.

Career statistics

Honours Midtjylland Danish Superliga: 2019–20 Danish Cup: 2018–19

Portsmouth EFL Trophy runner-up: 2019–20

Toulouse Ligue 2: 2021–22

Individual UNFP Ligue 2 Team of the Year: 2021–22