Rasmus Schmidt Nicolaisen (born 16 March 1997) is a Danish professional footballer who plays as a centre-back for club Toulouse.
Born in Aulum, Denmark, Nicolaisen came through the academy of FC Midtjylland. He made his first professional appearance with the club on 7 March 2017 in a Danish Cup game against Kjellerup IF, coming off the bench to replace Kian Hansen in a 3-0 win.
On 16 April 2017, Nicolaisen made his Superliga debut against Lyngby BK, once again replacing Hansen, this time in a 2-2 draw. He scored his first professional goal on 1 June 2017 during a 3-0 win against Randers FC.
On 23 September 2020, Nicolaisen joined EFL League One club Portsmouth on a season-long loan deal. He scored his first goal for Portsmouth in a 6âÂÂ1 FA Cup win against King's Lynn Town on 28 November 2020.
In the 2021âÂÂ22 season, Nicolaisen helped Toulouse achieve promotion to Ligue 1 by winning Ligue 2. Nicolaisen and Toulouse won the Coupe de France the following season.
On 29 March 2024, Nicolaisen signed a contract extension with Toulouse, reported as lasting until at least 2026.
Nicolaisen has represented Denmark up to under-19 level.
Midtjylland
Portsmouth
Toulouse
Individual