Nick Ansell

Ansell was born on 2 February 1994 in Melbourne to Warren and Andree Ansell. His mother was a former ballet dancer. He began playing soccer with Doncaster Rovers, Box Hill United, and Bulleen Lions before joining the Victorian Institute of Sport (VIS). Despite choosing soccer, Ansell claimed in an interview to have excelled in football, winning numerous awards including the best-and-fairest league award. Outside of soccer, Ansell studied property development and real estate at Deakin University. ==Club career==

Ansell spent several years in the Melbourne Victory youth squad before a breakout 2012–13 season, which saw him rewarded with a senior A-League contract. Considered an upcoming future star, he made an immediate impact as a commanding centre back, playing a key role in Melbourne Victory's 2014/15 Premiership-Championship double. Ansell left the Victory on 12 May 2017. In June 2017, Ansell signed with Portuguese Primeira Liga side Tondela. In July 2018, Ansell returned to Melbourne to re-join Melbourne Victory. On 31 January 2019, Ansell departed the Victory a second time, joining K League 2 team Jeonnam Dragons In October 2020, Ansell returned to Melbourne Victory for a third time. He was released on 11 June 2021. In July 2021, Ansell joined Adelaide United for the 2021–22 A-League season. In May 2024, he was released from Adelaide United after his contract expired. ==Coaching career==

On August 10, 2025, Ansell was announced as the new junior Technical Director of Doncaster Rovers, who play in State League Division 2 South-East. ==Career statistics==

;Melbourne Victory • A-League Championship: 2014–15 • A-League Premiership: 2014–15 == References ==