Portsmouth's Danish new boy Rasmus Nicolaisen: A player with European experience to give defence balance

Danish defender Rasmus Nicolaisen is the man Pompey have turned to in an effort to bolster their resources at the back.
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The 6ft 3in defender has arrived from FC Midtjylland on a season-long loan, subject to international clearance.

Nicolaisen, 23, has scored six goals in 51 appearances for his club, picking up European experience along the way.

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Midtjylland remain one of the powerhouse sides in Denmark, which has seen Nicoliasen pick up plenty of silverware for the side he came through the ranks at and made his debut for in 2017.

He picked up Danish titles in 2018 and last season, with those successes punctuated by Danish Cup silverware last year.

One goal arrived last term against Silkeborg, but he managed to bagged four efforts in the 2018-19 season and also picked up a red card for two cautions against Odense.

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Nicolaisen started both games against Scotish giants Rangers in the Europa League last term, as Steven Gerrard’s side eventually progressed 7-3 on aggregate.

New defender Rasmus Nicolaisen. Pic: Portsmouth FCNew defender Rasmus Nicolaisen. Pic: Portsmouth FC
New defender Rasmus Nicolaisen. Pic: Portsmouth FC

His international recognition has come at age-group level for Denmark, with honours coming from under-16 to under-19 level.

Midtjylland are managed by former Blues defender Brian Priske, who spent time at Fratton Park in the 2005-06 campaign after being signed by Alain Perrin from Genk.

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