John Nelson stats
United States
Match-by-match stats
J. Nelson
LA GalaxyDefender
J. Nelson vs Los Angeles FC
8 games played, 1 more on the benchJohn Nelson's next match is on Mon 26 Oct at 01:00 against Los Angeles FC. See how John Nelson did in earlier matches against Los Angeles FC.
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LAFvLAG
Mon 26 Oct 01:00Mon 01:00Before the next match
Los Angeles FC v LA Galaxy, Mon 26 OctWhat Los Angeles FC allow left backs
Position stats14 appearances at LB against Los Angeles FC in their last 20 matches; league average from the Major League Soccer.
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Odds OutliersJohn Nelson 2026 season stats
As a left back, John Nelson has appeared in 27 Major League Soccer matches this season, totalling 1,626 minutes at an average rating of 6.23. Every metric below is shown as a total, a per-90 rate or percentage, and a percentile against other Major League Soccer defenders.
Attacking stats
John Nelson has taken 5 shots with 2 on target (40% accuracy), scoring 0 goals. That is a shot roughly every 325 minutes. Those shots are worth 0.1 expected goals (xG), 0.3 of it from shots on target (xGOT). He is below average for shooting, ranking in the 23rd percentile for shot volume among defenders. John Nelson has 0 assists and 3 key passes . That works out to a chance created roughly every 542 minutes. John Nelson has set up 3 shots for teammates, worth 1 expected assists (xA). His creative output is below average, ranking in the 33rd percentile for chance creation among defenders.
Passing stats
John Nelson has completed 576 of 697 passes at 83% accuracy , plus 7 accurate crosses . He is below average for passing volume, ranking in the 22nd percentile for passing volume among defenders.
Possession stats
John Nelson completes 7 dribbles at a 58% success rate and wins 53 duels . Aerial duels are a relative weakness (21st percentile).
Defending stats
John Nelson makes 27 tackles and 15 interceptions , adding 54 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 60 minutes. He is around the divisional average defensively, ranking in the 44th percentile for tackles among defenders.
Discipline stats
John Nelson has committed 4 fouls and received 1 yellow card , no red cards . That is roughly a booking every 4 fouls.
Positions played
Major League SoccerMainly left back (15 appearances), also at left wing back (1).
Strengths & weaknesses
vs defendersStrengths
Weaknesses
LA Galaxy squad
K. Furuhashi
31 yrs#7
H. Lozano
31 yrs#11
R. Taylor
31 yrs#21
J. Paintsil
28 yrs#28
T. Elgersma
22 yrs#76
J. Klauss
29 yrs#99
S. Roberto
34 yrs#6
L. Sanabria
22 yrs#8
R. Puig27 yrs#10
I. Parente26 yrs#16
P. Ruiz
27 yrs#17
M. Reus
37 yrs#18
E. Wynder23 yrs#22
E. Thommy32 yrs#27
32 yrs
25 yrs
24 yrs
Previous seasons
Per competition, club and country2025
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Major League Soccer | 31 | 2,061 | 0 | 1 | 15 | 33 | 6.65 |
2024
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Major League Soccer | 28 | 1,601 | 1 | 1 | 10 | 27 | 6.46 |
2023
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Major League Soccer | 17 | 1,267 | 0 | 0 | 11 | 31 | 6.31 |
2022
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Major League Soccer | 24 | 1,206 | 0 | 1 | 10 | 17 | 5.60 |
2021
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Major League Soccer | 10 | 554 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 5 | 6.72 |
About John Nelson
Major League Soccer 2026 season
This season in the Major League Soccer, John Nelson has featured across 27 appearances (16 starts), totalling 1626 minutes. John Nelson has attempted 5 shots with 2 on target, a 40% shot accuracy rate. That shot output is worth 0.12 expected goals (xG) this season.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, John Nelson has created 3 chances including 0 big chances for teammates. The defender has completed 7 successful dribbles from 12 attempts (58% success rate). John Nelson has contributed 3 key passes and 23 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, John Nelson has registered 27 tackles (16 won), 15 interceptions, and 54 clearances. In possession, the defender has completed 576 from 697 pass attempts, a 83% pass accuracy rate. John Nelson has won 53 of 92 total duels.
Discipline
John Nelson has received 1 yellow card this season, committing 4 fouls and winning 7.
About John Nelson
John Nelson is a 28-year-old defender playing for LA Galaxy in the Major League Soccer, representing United States. John Nelson is left-footed and wears the number 14 shirt. Born on 11 July 1998.
Most recent appearance
John Nelson's most recent match was at home against San Diego on June 6th. LA Galaxy drew 2-2. John Nelson played 90 minutes, registering 1 key pass with a match rating of 6.67.
Recent matches
- June 6th2-2 drawvsSan Diego(90 mins, rating 6.67)
- March 20th2-0 winvsPortland Timbers(90 mins, rating 7.11)
- August 8th6-2 lossatSt. Louis City(0 mins, rating 0)
- December 8th3-2 winvsColorado Rapids(90 mins, rating 6.41)
- July 15th2-3 winatMinnesota United(22 mins, rating 6.44)
Next fixture
John Nelson and LA Galaxy are next in action on February 28th against Los Angeles FC in the Major League Soccer. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the Los Angeles FC vs LA Galaxy match preview.
Teammates at LA Galaxy
John Nelson currently plays alongside Chris Rindov, Riley Dalgado, Harbor Miller, Riqui Puig, Sergi Roberto, Elijah Wynder, John Nelson, Julián Aude, Carlos Garcés, Kyogo Furuhashi, Justin Haak, JT Marcinkowski, Joseph Paintsil, Calegari, Hirving Lozano, Lucas Sanabria, Maya Yoshida, Robert Taylor, Novak Mićović, Jakob Glesnes, João Klauss, Brady Scott, Troy Elgersma, Marco Reus, Pablo Ruiz, Isaiah Parente and Erik Thommy at LA Galaxy.