Niels Hartman

Footballer (born 2001)

Niels Hartman
Personal information
Full name Niels Mark Pieter Hartman
Date of birth (2001-01-17) 17 January 2001 (age 23)
Place of birth Schoonhoven, Netherlands
Height 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)
Position(s) Defensive midfielder, centre-back
Team information
Current team
 Vermont Catamounts
Number 8
Youth career
2010–2013 Unión Estepona
2013 San Roque
2013–2017 Taraguilla
2017–2020 Algeciras
College career
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2023– Vermont Catamounts 19 (1)
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2020–2021 Loughborough University 2 (0)
2021 Lynx 2 (0)
2021 VV HSC 5 (0)
2021–2022 Lynx 3 (0)
2022–2023 Loughborough Students 20 (3)
International career‡
2023– Gibraltar 7 (0)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 25 November 2023
‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 26 March 2024

Niels Mark Pieter Hartman (born 17 January 2001) is a footballer who plays as a defender or midfielder for Vermont Catamounts. Born in the Netherlands, he represents Gibraltar at international level.[1][2]

Club career

Having moved to Gibraltar as a child due to his parents relocating for work, Hartman spent his youth playing at a number of Spanish youth teams, most notably Unión Estepona and Algeciras.[3][4] In 2020 he moved to the United Kingdom to study mechanical engineering at Loughborough University, where he also played for their football team, however, the COVID-19 pandemic caused him to pause his studies and return to Gibraltar.[5] Upon his return, he completed the 2020–21 season at Lynx, before spending six months on an internship in the Netherlands, during which time he spent three months in the summer playing for local side VV HSC.[6] In October 2021, he returned to Lynx for the start of the 2021–22 season.

Upon the resumption of his studies, he re-joined Loughborough Students in summer 2022. After 3 goals in 20 appearances during a league campaign which saw the Scholars finish 3rd in the United Counties League Premier North,[7] he moved to the United States to play college soccer for the University of Vermont's side Vermont Catamounts. He played 19 games in his first season, scoring once.

International career

Born in the Netherlands and raised in Gibraltar, Hartman was eligible to represent Gibraltar or the Netherlands. Upon receiving his British Overseas Territory passport, he made his international debut for Gibraltar against his birth country on 27 March 2023, appearing as a late substitute in a 3–0 defeat at De Kuip, just 30 kilometres away from his place of birth.[8]

Career statistics

International

As of 26 March 2024
Gibraltar
Year Apps Goals
2023 5 0
2024 2 0
Total 7 0

Personal life

His sister, Iris, plays for the Gibraltar national netball team.[9]

References

  1. ^ "Wie is Niels Hartman, de Nederlander die tegen Oranje kan debuteren bij Gibraltar?" (in Dutch). sportnieuws.nl. 26 March 2023. Retrieved 27 March 2023.
  2. ^ "Deze Nederlander kan debuteren tégen Oranje: 'Misschien shirtje ruilen zonder dat van mij te geven'". ad.nl (Archived).
  3. ^ "Niels Hartman (22), met een opa en oma in Groningen, staat maandag als international van Gibraltar tegenover Oranje. 'Ik realiseer me nog niet goed wat ik allemaal meemaak'" (in Dutch). dvhn.nl. 26 March 2023. Retrieved 27 March 2023.
  4. ^ Niels Hartman LaPreferente. Retrieved 27 March 2023.
  5. ^ "Hartman staat met Gibraltar voor droomdebuut in De Kuip: 'Zing beide volksliederen mee'" (in Dutch). nos.nl. 26 March 2023. Retrieved 27 March 2023.
  6. ^ "Oud-HSC'er Niels Hartman voetbalt maandag met Gibraltar tegen Oranje: 'Het is echt een jongensdroom'" (in Dutch). rtvnoord.nl. 26 March 2023. Retrieved 27 March 2023.
  7. ^ Loughborough Students 2022–23 FA Full-Time. Retrieved 22 March 2024.
  8. ^ Netherlands vs Gibraltar UEFA.com. 27 March 2023. Retrieved 27 March 2023.
  9. ^ Niels Hartman – Men's Soccer University of Vermont Athletics. Retrieved 31 July 2023.

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