Rasmus Nissen Kristensen


Rasmus Nissen Kristensen, also referred to informally as NK, is a Danish professional footballer who plays as a right-back for Austrian Football Bundesliga club Red Bull Salzburg.

Youth career

Nissen was born in a football family and began playing football in Brande IF when he was six years old. He played in the club for six years, before joining Herning Fremad where he played for two years. In 2012, Nissen signed a youth contract with FC Midtjylland.

Club career

FC Midtjylland

Nissen was promoted to the first team squad in the summer 2016 at the age of 18. He signed af five-year professional contract.
At the age of 18, Nissen got his official debut for FCM on 7 March 2016, in a Superliga match against FC Nordsjælland. He started on the bench, but replaced Václav Kadlec in the 39th minute in a match, which FCM lost 1–2. He turned into a key player for the team in the 2016–17 season.

Ajax

On 23 January 2018, Nissen joined Ajax on a four-and-a-half-year contract.

RB Salzburg

After 1.5 years in Ajax, Nissen moved to Austria and joined Austrian Football Bundesliga club FC Red Bull Salzburg on a 5-year contract.

Personal life

Nissen is the nephew of the former Sturm Graz player, Sigurd Kristensen, and is the cousin of Leon Jessen.

Honours

Club

Ajax