- Years with club: 2021–2022
- Position: Winger (Right Winger) / Midfielder
- Nationality: Danish / American (Dual Citizen)
- Acquisition: Acquired via trade from Houston Dynamo on March 18, 2021, in exchange for $100,000 in General Allocation Money (GAM).
Niko Hansen is a versatile winger and forward who joined Minnesota United FC during the 2021 Major League Soccer (MLS) season, adding speed and depth to the attack. He was a first-round MLS SuperDraft pick in 2017, known for his pace and work ethic.
Key stats with Minnesota United:
- MLS regular season appearances: 18
- MLS regular season goals: 1
- MLS regular season assists: 2
- Total club appearances (all competitions): 20
- MLS NEXT Pro appearances (MNUFC2): 6 (2 goals)
- Memorable Moment: Scored his lone Minnesota United goal in a 1-1 draw against Real Salt Lake on May 29, 2021.
- Departure: Departed the club in January 2023 via a free transfer to San Antonio FC.
Memorable moments and honors (Overall Career):
- First-Round Draft Pick: Selected 9th overall in the 2017 MLS SuperDraft by Columbus Crew SC.
- MLS Debut Goal: Scored on his professional debut for Columbus Crew SC in 2017 against Portland Timbers.
- Collegiate Success: A four-year starter for the University of New Mexico Lobos, finishing his college career with 28 goals and 14 assists.
Where is he now?:
- After leaving Minnesota, Hansen played a season in the USL Championship for San Antonio FC in 2023, where he made 14 appearances and scored 2 goals.
- Niko Hansen retired from professional soccer on January 1, 2024, after his contract with San Antonio FC concluded.