• Source: Niels Hartman

      • 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.


      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. 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. 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 Hoogezand. 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, he moved to the United States to play college soccer for the University of Vermont's side Vermont Catamounts. He played 20- games in his first season, scoring once. He matched that again in his second season as the Catamounts won the NCAA College Championship for the first time in their history.
      In May 2024 he moved across the States to California to join USL League Two side Ventura County Fusion on a short term deal during the NCAA off-season, but did not make an appearance before returning to Vermont.


      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.


      Career statistics




      = International

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      As of 26 March 2024


      Honours


      Vermont Catamounts
      America East Championship: 2024
      NCAA Division I Championship: 2024


      Personal life


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


      References




      External links


      Niels Hartman at WorldFootball.net
      Niels Hartman at Gibraltar Football Association

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