Mads Øris Nielsen (born 17 March 1981) is a Danish former handballer. He played almost his entire career for in the Danish club Bjerringbro-Silkeborg Håndbold with the sole exception being three years from 2014-2017 at Skive fH. His two younger brothers, Mikkel Øris Nielsen and Nikolaj Øris Nielsen are also professional handballers.

Mads Øris Nielsen
Personal information
Born (1981-03-17) March 17, 1981 (age 43)
Bjerringbro, Denmark
Nationality Danish
Height 197 cm (6 ft 6 in)
Playing position Back
Club information
Current club Retired
Senior clubs
Years Team
2000-2005
Bjerringbro FH
2005-2014
Bjerringbro-Silkeborg Håndbold
2014-2017
Skive fH
2017-2021
Bjerringbro-Silkeborg Håndbold
National team
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2008-2010
Denmark 27 (53)

He started playing professional handball in 2000 at Bjerringbro FH before the club fusioned with Silkeborg-Voel KFUM to become Bjerringbro-Silkeborg Håndbold. He is in the club's Hall of Fame and has even earned the nickname 'Mister BSH'.[1] He played his first national game on 28 November 2008 and has scored 53 goals in 27 games. He retired after the 2020/2021 season.

After his playing career, he has worked at Jyske Bank.[2]

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