Profile
Season stats
Full career & schedule →Domestic-league season · Vejle.
Performance data · by competition
| Competition | Apps | G | A | Min | Match |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Superliga | 27 | 0 | 1 | 2402 | 6.99 |
 DBU Pokalen | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
Scout report
L. Nielsen is a 38-year-old central defender at Vejle, enjoying a standout season — 0 goals and 1 assists in 27 appearances, a Season grade of 32, top 27% of Superliga centre-backs. On long-term scout potential he's rated 13.2, ranking 200th of 207 in the Superliga. A seasoned veteran, he has been an ever-present (92% of available minutes). His defensive output reads 4.83 tackles, blocks and interceptions per 90. Below: strengths, watch-points, market-value outlook and the latest transfer news on Nielsen.
Judged on this season alone, Nielsen graded 32 — a strong campaign that ranks top 27% of the 30 centre-backs in the Superliga, on 3 clean sheets and 4.833 defensive actions per 90.
Year-on-year, that's a clear step up on last season (Season 19 → 32). Over the 6 seasons on record his form has trended upward, peaking in 2022/23.
On long-term talent our Rating reads 13, 28th of 30 of the 30 centre-backs in the Superliga. At 38 Nielsen is into the veteran stage, where the age curve weighs on the projection, and a market index of 1 reflects that trajectory.
Nielsen is operating at his career peak — the 2022/23 level is the level.
Output in context · Vejle finished 3rd of 6 · a mid-table side
4.83 tackles, blocks & interceptions per 90 — solid defensive volume, with 3 clean sheets across 27 appearances. Going forward he chipped in 0 goals and 1 assist — a useful bonus from the back.
Strengths
- Availability. On the pitch for 92% of available minutes — a dependable presence in the XI.
- Defensive volume. 4.83 tackles, blocks & interceptions per 90 — does the unseen work.
Watch points
- Age curve. At 38, both level and resale value are on the downslope.
- Level. Rates below a nailed-on top-tier starter on our model.
Outlook
With a Rating of 13.2, Nielsen carries the 28th-highest potential of the centre-backs in the Superliga of 30. Defensively he reads as solid defensive volume (4.83 tackles, blocks & interceptions per 90). Veteran phase — a short-term, lower-fee proposition as both level and value decline (0.5× and falling).
Generated from Field Insider's rating model · AI-written analysis to follow.
Transfer news
No transfer news found for this player.
