John Nelson
Los Angeles Galaxy/D/
United StatesPlayer Info
John Nelson is an American left-back for Los Angeles Galaxy, recognized for his defensive tenacity and ability to contribute in the final third. Born on July 11, 1998, the 27-year-old stands 175 cm tall and boasts a significant market value of €800,000. Nelson developed through the University of North Carolina system before being drafted by FC Dallas in MLS. A trade brought him to LA Galaxy, where his aggressive defending, overlapping runs, and improved crossing have made him a key component of the backline. He is a modern full-back who is as comfortable shutting down wingers as he is combining with attackers. Nelson's rise reflects the growing production of quality full-backs from the American collegiate and MLS development systems.
Overview
Honors
Main Position
Strengths
Weaknesses
Transfer History
2023/12/20
St. Louis City SC
Los Angeles GalaxySigned
2022/11/10
FC CincinnatiSt. Louis City SCSigned
2022/01/05
FC DallasFC CincinnatiSigned
2019/11/29
North Texas SCFC DallasLoan Ended
2019/04/11
FC DallasNorth Texas SCLoan
Matches
Competition
Time
Round
Home
VS
Away
HT
Rating
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United States Major League Soccer
2025 Sep 28
R32
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3-1
6.8
Tips 6
Statistics
Los Angeles Galaxy
Leagues Cup2025
Matches
Games Played
5
Games Started
1
Minutes Per Game
157
Offensive Data
Goals(PK)
0
Assists
-
Scoring Freguency(Minutes)
-
Shots Per Game
0
Accurate Passes Per Game
72
Key Passes Per Game
2
Accurate Long Balls Per Game
3
Accurate Crosses Per Game
1
Success Dribbles Per Game
1
Defense Data
Tackles Per Game
3
Interceptions Per Game
0
Clearances Per Game
3
Block Shots Per Game
-
Other Data
Yellow Cards
0
Yellow-Red
-
Red Cards
0
Turnovers Per Game
-
Fouls Per Game
1
Be Fouled Per Game
0