Sivert Heltne Nilsen, born on the 2nd October 1991 in Norway, is currently plying his trade as a central defensive midfielder for the Scottish side, Aberdeen. Nilsen's physical traits are noteworthy in the role he holds; he stands 6 feet tall (1.84m) and weighs 12st 3lb (78kg). The midfielder dons the number 6 shirt for Aberdeen. On the financial side of things, Transfermarkt estimates his current market value to be in the realm of £270,000. His contract with Aberdeen is due to expire on the 30th of June, 2027, giving him a comfortable time for the upcoming years.
Heltne Nilsen began his professional career with Hødd in Norway's OBOS-ligaen in January 2009. After a successful stint at Hødd, he then moved to play for Valerenga in the top tier, the Eliteserien, in January 2014. His time at Valerenga was marked by consistent appearances in the team, lending his services on the pitch for 28 and 13 matches in the 2014 and 2015 seasons respectively.
In July 2015, a new chapter began for Heltne Nilsen. The Norwegian moved to another Eliteserien side, Brann, for an undisclosed fee. His period at Brann was characterised by regular first team appearances and a fair share of goals. Over multiple seasons, he made a name for himself appearing regularly and netting a total of 17 goals.
His performances did not go unnoticed. In July 2018, Heltne Nilsen made his first move abroad, joining AC Horsens in Denmark for another undisclosed fee. In his tenure with Horsens, the Norwegian made 27 appearances - scoring once - over two seasons, before he moved yet again in August 2019.
This time, it was to IF Elfsborg in the Swedish Allsvenskan, where he spent a productive period making 33 appearances and contributing two goals.
From Scandinavia, Heltne Nilsen switched to Belgian football at Waasland-Beveren in January 2021. The transfer was marked at around £400k. He made 9 appearances for the Belgian side during his short tenure there.
Then, in what could be termed a surprising turn of events, Heltne Nilsen returned to his old club, Brann, in August 2021. His second spell in Brann saw him consistently appearing for the team with crucial goals under his belt.
Eventually, the central midfielder made his way to Scotland to join Aberdeen for an estimated fee of £300k in July 2024. At Aberdeen, his discipline and effort allowed him to make more than two dozen appearances in the first season, and he continues to be a regular in the current one as well. Furthermore, Heltne Nilsen also appeared twice in the prestigious Scottish Cup in the 2024 - 2025 season.
It's quite evident that Sivert Heltne Nilsen's career has been a journey across football clubs. His consistent performances and dedication can be seen through his regular appearances for the teams he played for, not least Aberdeen, where he continues to make his mark.
