Daniel Nimick

Daniel Nimick
	Nimick with HFX Wanderers in 2023
Personal information
Date of birth	September 22, 2000 (age 23)
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
2019–2022	Western Michigan Broncos
Senior career*
Years	Team
2019	Harrogate Town
2021	Grand Rapids FC
2022	South Bend Lions
2023–	HFX Wanderers
	*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of September 3, 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

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

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

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

As of September 3, 2024^[42]

Club	Season	League			Playoffs		Domestic Cup		Other		Total
Club	Season	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	Canadian Premier League	18	8	0	0	1	1	–		19	9
	Total		45	14	1	0	2	1	0	0	48	15
Career total			65	18	2	0	2	1	1	0	70	19

References

^ 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.
^ ^a ^b "It's interesting how things come full circle': Labrador born Nimick returns to Canada with Wanderers". HFX Wanderers FC. February 17, 2023.
^ ^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.
^ "Men's Soccer Adds Nimick to 2019 Recruiting Class". Western Michigan Broncos. April 8, 2019.
^ "Broncos Fall in MAC Semifinals". Western Michigan Broncos. November 15, 2019.
^ ^a ^b ^c "Daniel Nimick WMU Broncos profile". Western Michigan Broncos.
^ Healey, Josh (May 5, 2023). "'Daniel's the full package': Nimick making a name for himself with HFX Wanderers". Wanderers Notebook.
^ "Men's Soccer Lands Four on All-MAC Team". Western Michigan Broncos. April 22, 2021.
^ "Nimick and Melaragni Named to All-Region Team". Western Michigan Broncos. May 12, 2021.
^ "Sharp, Nimick and Sing Earn All-MAC Honors". Western Michigan Broncos. November 10, 2021.
^ "Daniel Nimick Named to United Soccer Coaches 2022 All-America Team". Western Michigan Broncos. December 14, 2022.
^ 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.
^ "Nimick, Morse and Hodgson Claim Player of the Year Awards". Western Michigan Broncos. November 10, 2022.
^ "Men's Soccer has Five Named to All-Region Team". Western Michigan Broncos. December 7, 2022.
^ "WMU's Nimick, Akron's Clapier Tabbed 2022 USC All-Americans". Mid-American Conference. December 14, 2022.
^ Nothaft, Patrick (December 15, 2022). "WMU men's soccer defender Daniel Nimick named program's 3rd All-American". MLive Media Group.
^ "Men's Soccer Has Eight Named Academic All-MAC". Western Michigan Broncos. December 16, 2022.
^ "Nimick, Sharp and Conerty Named 2022 United Soccer Coaches Scholar All-Americans". Western Michigan Broncos. December 15, 2022.
^ Myrer, George (February 17, 2023). "Wanderers sign Canadian/English defender Daniel Nimick". SaltWire Network.
^ ^a ^b "Daniel Nimick 2021 USL2 Stats". USL League Two.
^ ^a ^b "Daniel Nimick 2022 USL2 Stats". USL League Two.
^ "Whitecaps FC select Canadian centre back Daniel Nimick 42nd overall in 2023 MLS SuperDraft". Vancouver Whitecaps FC. December 21, 2022.
^ "Nimick, Morse, and Sharp Selected in MLS SuperDraft 2023". Western Michigan Broncos. December 22, 2022.
^ 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.
^ "Wanderers sign Canadian defender Daniel Nimick". HFX Wanderers FC. February 17, 2023.
^ Jacques, John (February 17, 2023). "Wanderers Add MLS SuperDraft Pick Daniel Nimick". Northern Tribune.
^ 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.
^ "Stories of the Match: Wanderers open 2023 with a draw vs. Ottawa". HFX Wanderers FC. April 15, 2023.
^ "Wanderers Callegari, Nimick and Ferrazzo named for CPL Team of the Week". HFX Wanderers FC. April 17, 2023.
^ Tierney, Mitchell (June 30, 2023). "Match Analysis: Stoppage-time Nimick penalty delivers Halifax Wanderers dramatic home win over Forge". Canadian Premier League.
^ Parkes, David (June 30, 2023). "HFX Wanderers 2–1 Forge: Nimick Wins It At The Death". Northern Tribune.
^ Healey, Josh (July 1, 2023). "HFX Wanderers topple Forge FC 2–1 thanks to Nimick penalty". Wanderers Notebook.
^ Rhodes, Benedict (August 31, 2023). "Deep Dive: Defenders Nimick, Didić, Klomp have excelled in CPL; what's next for them?". Canadian Premier League.
^ "Halifax Wanderers defender Daniel Nimick named CPL Player of the Month for August 2023". Canadian Premier League. September 6, 2023.
^ "Dan Nimick nominated for CPL Defender of the Year". HFX Wanderers FC. October 18, 2023.
^ "James, Klomp, Nimick nominated for Defender of the Year". Canadian Premier League. October 18, 2023.
^ "Wanderers Callegari, Ferrin and Nimick nominated for Players' Player of the Year". HFX Wanderers FC. October 23, 2023.
^ "Canadian Premier League Best XI fuelled by Gatorade: 2023 CPL stars honoured". Canadian Premier League. December 20, 2023.
^ "Wanderers name Jérémy Gagnon-Laparé and Dan Nimick assistant captains for 2024". HFX Wanderers FC. April 25, 2024.
^ Healey, Josh (May 4, 2024). "Dan Nimick is becoming the leader the Wanderers desperately need". Wanderers Notebook.
^ 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.
^ Daniel Nimick at Soccerway

External links

Daniel Nimick at Soccerway

[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.

[circle-2] "It's interesting how things come full circle': Labrador born Nimick returns to Canada with Wanderers". HFX Wanderers FC. February 17, 2023.

[harro-3] 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.

[bronco-6] "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.

[grand-20] "Daniel Nimick 2021 USL2 Stats". USL League Two.

[south-21] "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.

[N.L.-born_player-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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Daniel Nimick

Early life

College career

Club career

Career statistics

References

External links

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