| Simon Nielsen | |
|---|---|
| Demographics | |
| Nickname | RedButtonTie |
| Born | June 30, 1994 |
| Residence | Copenhagen, Denmark |
| Nationality |
 Danish |
| Professional Career | |
| Pro Tour debut | PT Fate Reforged 2015 |
| Top Finishes | 5 (0 wins) |
| GP top 8s | 8 (2 wins) |
| Awards | |
| Player of the Year | |
Simon Nielsen is a Danish professional player.
History[ | ]
He became known for winning the 2014 World Magic Cup as a member of the Danish national team, at which he famously turned around a seemingly unwinnable game by topdecking the one-of Duneblast (dubbed the "Daneblast") in a crucial situation.[1] Nielsen also has seven Grand Prix top eight finishes including wins at GP Birmingham 2018 and Las Vegas GP 2019, and he has Pro Tour Top Finishes at 3rd during Pro Tour The Lord of the Rings, 7th place at Pro Tour March of the Machine, and 2nd place at the New Capenna Championship. He also finished third in the 2023 World Championship[2] and became Player of the Year for 2023.[3] With a 2nd place finish at Pro Tour Murders at Karlov Manor, he is the first player to have four consecutive top finishes.
Accomplishments[ | ]
| Season | Event type | Location | Format | Date | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014–15 | World Magic Cup | Nice | National team | 5–7 December 2014 | 1 |
| 2015–16 | Grand Prix | Brussels | Standard | 14–15 November 2015 | 2 |
| 2016–17 | Grand Prix | Bologna | Limited | 6–7 May 2017 | 8 |
| 2017–18 | Grand Prix | Birmingham | Modern | 12–13 August 2017 | 8 |
| 2017–18 | Grand Prix | Turin | Standard | 2–3 September 2017 | 8 |
| 2017–18 | Grand Prix | Birmingham | Standard | 12–13 May 2018 | 1 |
| 2018–19 | Grand Prix | Copenhagen | Limited | 15–16 June 2019 | 8 |
| 2018–19 | Grand Prix | Birmingham | Modern | 17-18 August 2019 | 2 |
| 2018–19 | Grand Prix | Las Vegas | Modern | 24-25 August 2019 | 1 |
| 2021-22 | Set Championship | MTG Arena | Standard and Historic | May 20-22, 2022 | 2 |
| 2022–23 | Pro Tour | Minneapolis | Standard and Booster Draft | 5–7 May 2023 | 7 |
| 2022-23 | Pro Tour | Barcelona | Modern and Booster Draft | 28-30 July, 2023 | 3 |
| 2022-23 | Worlds | Las Vegas | Standard and Booster Draft | 22-24 September 2023 | 3 |
| 2023–24 | Pro Tour | Chicago | Pioneer and Booster Draft | 23–25 February 2024 | 2 |
→ Source: Wizards.com
Pro Tour results[ | ]
| Season | Pro Tour | Format | Finish | Winnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014–15 | Fate Reforged in Washington, D.C. | Modern and Booster Draft | 86 | |
| 2014–15 | Magic Origins in Vancouver | Standard and Booster Draft | 30 | $1,500 |
| 2015–16 | Battle for Zendikar in Milwaukee | Standard and Booster Draft | 98 | |
| 2015–16 | Oath of the Gatewatch in Atlanta | Modern and Booster Draft | 287 | |
| 2015–16 | Shadows over Innistrad in Madrid | Standard and Booster Draft | 275 | |
| 2015–16 | Eldritch Moon in Sydney | Standard and Booster Draft | 10 | $5,000 |
| 2016–17 | Kaladesh in Honolulu | Standard and Booster Draft | 134 | |
| 2016–17 | Aether Revolt in Dublin | Standard and Booster Draft | 110 | |
| 2016–17 | Amonkhet in Nashville | Standard and Booster Draft | 237 | |
| 2016–17 | Hour of Devastation in Kyoto | Standard and Booster Draft | 91 | |
| 2017–18 | Ixalan in Albuquerque | Standard and Booster Draft | 298 | |
| 2017–18 | Rivals of Ixalan in Bilbao | Modern and Booster Draft | 79 | |
| 2017–18 | Dominaria in Richmond | Standard and Booster Draft | 279 | |
| 2017–18 | 25th Anniversary in Minneapolis | Team Constructed | 17 | $4,000 |
| 2018–19 | Guilds of Ravnica in Atlanta | Standard and Booster Draft | 219 | |
| 2018–19 | Mythic Championship Cleveland 2019 | Standard and Booster Draft | 131 | $500 |
→ Source: Wizards.com
External links[ | ]
References[ | ]
- ↑ Josh Bennett (2014-12-07). "FINALS: DENMARK VS. GREECE". Wizards of the Coast. Retrieved on 2017-08-21.
- ↑ Corbin Hosler (September 24, 2023). "Magic World Championship XXIX Top 8 Players and Decklists". Magic.gg.
- ↑ Corbin Hosler (February 17, 2024). "Simon Nielsen, 2023 Player of the Year". Magic.gg.