Nicholas Defreitas Hansen

Nicholas Defreitas Hansen is a Danish goalkeeper born in Southwest Ranches, Florida, who developed through Weston FC before moving to Everton’s academy in 2017. At Everton, he signed his first professional contract in 2019 and trained regularly with the senior side, including sessions alongside Jordan Pickford. He joined Swansea City’s under-21 setup in 2021 and was promoted to the senior squad, although he did not make a league appearance. In 2022, Hansen moved to Atherton Collieries, making 52 appearances and keeping 12 clean sheets across two seasons. He returned to the United States with Houston Dynamo 2 in 2024, recording 37 saves and two clean sheets in 10 starts. Colorado Rapids then brought him into their system, and he made his MLS debut in a 1–1 draw with Seattle Sounders on April 27, 2025. Hansen has represented the United States at youth level and Denmark under-19s.