Daniel Nimick

Daniel Nimick
Man in a football jersey looking at the camera, smiling and giving the thumbs up sign
Nimick with HFX Wanderers in 2023
Personal information
Date of birth (2000-09-22) September 22, 2000 (age 24)
Place of birth Happy Valley-Goose Bay, Canada
Height 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)
Position(s) Centre-back
Team information
Current team
 HFX Wanderers
Number 2
Youth career
Beckwithshaw Saints
Pannal Ash
2009–2017 Leeds United
2017–2019 Harrogate Town
College career
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2019–2022 Western Michigan Broncos 65 (12)
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2019 Harrogate Town 0 (0)
2021 Grand Rapids FC 11 (1)
2022 South Bend Lions 9 (3)
2023– HFX Wanderers 51 (14)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of October 19, 2024

Daniel Nimick (born September 22, 2000) is a Canadian professional soccer player who plays for HFX Wanderers in the Canadian Premier League.

Early life

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Nimick was born in Happy Valley-Goose Bay, Newfoundland and Labrador in Canada,[1] to an English mother and an Irish/Northern Irish father, where his father who was part of the Royal Air Force and was posted at CFB Goose Bay.[2] After he turned one, his family moved to Harrogate, England.[2] Nimick first played youth football with the Beckwithshaw Saints Junior Football Club and Pannal Ash Junior Football Club.[3] At age eight, he joined the Leeds United academy, where he played for eight years.[3] He then joined Harrogate Town's youth program, where he captained the youth side to the U23 Pro Development League title in 2019.[3]

College career

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In 2019, Nimick moved to the United States to attend Western Michigan University, where he played for the men's soccer team.[4] On November 15, 2019, he scored his first collegiate goal in the team's Mid-American Conference Championship semifinal loss against the West Virginia Mountaineers.[5] He was named to the All-MAC Tournament Team as a freshman.[6] In his sophomore season, he was converted to a centre-back, after having previously playing as a holding midfielder.[7] That season, he was named to the All-MAC First Team,[8] the All-North Region Second Team,[9] and was an Academic All-MAC selection.[6] In his junior season, he was named to the All-MAC Second Team,[10] and was an Academic All-MAC.[6]

In his senior season, he scored eight goals (including five game-winning goals.[11] He was named MAC Player of the Year and named to the All-MAC First Team.[12][13] He was also named to the All-North Region First Team,[14] as well as being named a 2022 NCAA Division I Men's All-American Second Team.[15][16] He was also an Academic All-MAC selection and Scholar All-American First Team.[17][18] Over his four seasons with the Broncos, he scored 12 goals and added seven assists.[19]

Club career

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In 2019, he made his senior debut with Harrogate Town in a cup competition.[3]

In 2021, Nimick played with Grand Rapids FC in USL League Two.[20] In 2022, he joined fellow USL2 club South Bend Lions FC.[21]

In December 2022, he was selected in the second-round (42nd overall) in the 2023 MLS SuperDraft by Vancouver Whitecaps FC.[22][23] In training camp, he was assigned to train with the second team, Whitecaps FC 2 of MLS Next Pro, but chose not to sign with them.[24]

In February 2023, he signed a one-year contract, with a club option for 2024, with Canadian Premier League club HFX Wanderers FC.[25][26] In doing so, Nimick became the first player from Newfoundland and Labrador to sign for a club in the league.[27] He made his professional debut on April 15, 2023, in a league match against Atlético Ottawa, before being named to the CPL Team of the Week following the match.[28][29] On June 30, he scored his first goal, netting a penalty kick during stoppage time to give the Wanderers a 2–1 victory over Forge FC.[30][31][32] After scoring his fourth goal of the season on August 26, he was named the CPL Player of the Week.[33] He was subsequently named the CPL Player of the Month for August.[34] At the end of the season, he was nominated for the league's Defender of the Year award,[35][36] as well as the Players' Player of the Year award,[37] and was named to the CPL Best XI.[38]

For the 2024 season, Nimick was named an assistant captain for HFX Wanderers.[39][40] On July 18, 2024, he scored two penalties, before being denied another one by Jonathan Viscosi, in a 3–1 league victory over Valour FC.[41]

Career statistics

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As of October 19, 2024[42]
Club Season League Playoffs Domestic Cup Other Total
Division Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals
Harrogate Town 2018–19 National League 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 1 0
Grand Rapids FC 2021[20] USL League Two 11 1 – – – 11 1
South Bend Lions 2022[21] USL League Two 9 3 1 0 – – 10 3
HFX Wanderers 2023 Canadian Premier League 27 6 1 0 1 0 – 29 6
2024 24 8 – 1 1 – 25 9
Total 51 14 1 0 2 1 0 0 54 15
Career total 71 18 2 0 2 1 1 0 76 19

References

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  1. ^ Bauman, Martin; Stickland, Matt (August 28, 2023). "The Wanderer Grounds podcast: Dan Nimick is making a case for Defensive Player of the Year". The Coast.
  2. ^ a b "It's interesting how things come full circle': Labrador born Nimick returns to Canada with Wanderers". HFX Wanderers FC. February 17, 2023.
  3. ^ a b c d Howell, Rhys (January 5, 2023). "Former Leeds United and Harrogate Town youngster Daniel Nimick signs for MLS outfit Vancouver Whitecaps". Harrogate Advertiser.
  4. ^ "Men's Soccer Adds Nimick to 2019 Recruiting Class". Western Michigan Broncos. April 8, 2019.
  5. ^ "Broncos Fall in MAC Semifinals". Western Michigan Broncos. November 15, 2019.
  6. ^ a b c "Daniel Nimick WMU Broncos profile". Western Michigan Broncos.
  7. ^ Healey, Josh (May 5, 2023). "'Daniel's the full package': Nimick making a name for himself with HFX Wanderers". Wanderers Notebook.
  8. ^ "Men's Soccer Lands Four on All-MAC Team". Western Michigan Broncos. April 22, 2021.
  9. ^ "Nimick and Melaragni Named to All-Region Team". Western Michigan Broncos. May 12, 2021.
  10. ^ "Sharp, Nimick and Sing Earn All-MAC Honors". Western Michigan Broncos. November 10, 2021.
  11. ^ "Daniel Nimick Named to United Soccer Coaches 2022 All-America Team". Western Michigan Broncos. December 14, 2022.
  12. ^ Leonardi, Travis (November 10, 2022). "Daniel Nimick wins MAC Player of the Year, 8 WMU men's soccer players named to 2022 MAC awards". Western Herald.
  13. ^ "Nimick, Morse and Hodgson Claim Player of the Year Awards". Western Michigan Broncos. November 10, 2022.
  14. ^ "Men's Soccer has Five Named to All-Region Team". Western Michigan Broncos. December 7, 2022.
  15. ^ "WMU's Nimick, Akron's Clapier Tabbed 2022 USC All-Americans". Mid-American Conference. December 14, 2022.
  16. ^ Nothaft, Patrick (December 15, 2022). "WMU men's soccer defender Daniel Nimick named program's 3rd All-American". MLive Media Group.
  17. ^ "Men's Soccer Has Eight Named Academic All-MAC". Western Michigan Broncos. December 16, 2022.
  18. ^ "Nimick, Sharp and Conerty Named 2022 United Soccer Coaches Scholar All-Americans". Western Michigan Broncos. December 15, 2022.
  19. ^ Myrer, George (February 17, 2023). "Wanderers sign Canadian/English defender Daniel Nimick". SaltWire Network.
  20. ^ a b "Daniel Nimick 2021 USL2 Stats". USL League Two.
  21. ^ a b "Daniel Nimick 2022 USL2 Stats". USL League Two.
  22. ^ "Whitecaps FC select Canadian centre back Daniel Nimick 42nd overall in 2023 MLS SuperDraft". Vancouver Whitecaps FC. December 21, 2022.
  23. ^ "Nimick, Morse, and Sharp Selected in MLS SuperDraft 2023". Western Michigan Broncos. December 22, 2022.
  24. ^ Gangué-Ruzic, Alexandre (August 28, 2023). "'On the right path': As 'Iron-Man' Dan Nimick thrives in Halifax, dreams of CanMNT, CPL titles grow". OneSoccer.
  25. ^ "Wanderers sign Canadian defender Daniel Nimick". HFX Wanderers FC. February 17, 2023.
  26. ^ Jacques, John (February 17, 2023). "Wanderers Add MLS SuperDraft Pick Daniel Nimick". Northern Tribune.
  27. ^ Wall, Lukas (February 27, 2023). "N.L.-born player ready to make the leap to pro soccer with CPL contract". CBC. Retrieved April 19, 2023.
  28. ^ "Stories of the Match: Wanderers open 2023 with a draw vs. Ottawa". HFX Wanderers FC. April 15, 2023.
  29. ^ "Wanderers Callegari, Nimick and Ferrazzo named for CPL Team of the Week". HFX Wanderers FC. April 17, 2023.
  30. ^ Tierney, Mitchell (June 30, 2023). "Match Analysis: Stoppage-time Nimick penalty delivers Halifax Wanderers dramatic home win over Forge". Canadian Premier League.
  31. ^ Parkes, David (June 30, 2023). "HFX Wanderers 2–1 Forge: Nimick Wins It At The Death". Northern Tribune.
  32. ^ Healey, Josh (July 1, 2023). "HFX Wanderers topple Forge FC 2–1 thanks to Nimick penalty". Wanderers Notebook.
  33. ^ Rhodes, Benedict (August 31, 2023). "Deep Dive: Defenders Nimick, Didić, Klomp have excelled in CPL; what's next for them?". Canadian Premier League.
  34. ^ "Halifax Wanderers defender Daniel Nimick named CPL Player of the Month for August 2023". Canadian Premier League. September 6, 2023.
  35. ^ "Dan Nimick nominated for CPL Defender of the Year". HFX Wanderers FC. October 18, 2023.
  36. ^ "James, Klomp, Nimick nominated for Defender of the Year". Canadian Premier League. October 18, 2023.
  37. ^ "Wanderers Callegari, Ferrin and Nimick nominated for Players' Player of the Year". HFX Wanderers FC. October 23, 2023.
  38. ^ "Canadian Premier League Best XI fuelled by Gatorade: 2023 CPL stars honoured". Canadian Premier League. December 20, 2023.
  39. ^ "Wanderers name Jérémy Gagnon-Laparé and Dan Nimick assistant captains for 2024". HFX Wanderers FC. April 25, 2024.
  40. ^ Healey, Josh (May 4, 2024). "Dan Nimick is becoming the leader the Wanderers desperately need". Wanderers Notebook.
  41. ^ O'Connor Clarke, Charlie (July 19, 2024). "HIGHLIGHTS: HFX Wanderers FC vs. Valour FC (July 18, 2024) | Presented by tonybet". OneSoccer. Retrieved July 19, 2024.
  42. ^ Daniel Nimick at Soccerway
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