Zack Nelson
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Zack Nelson 2025/2026 season stats
As a right central midfielder, Zack Nelson has appeared in 37 League One matches this season, totalling 1,240 minutes at an average rating of 5.68. Every metric below is shown as a total, a per-90 rate or percentage, and a percentile against other League One midfielders.
Player traits
Percentile vs midfielders
Stats by competition
Output across every competition for club and country this season.
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 League One | 37 | 1,240 | 2 | 2 | 11 | 23 | 5.68 |
 FA Cup | 2 | 113 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.23 |
 Carabao Cup | 1 | 90 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 7.26 |
| Total | 40 | 1,443 | 2 | 2 | 12 | 24 | 5.75 |
Attacking stats
| Attacking | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals | 2 | 0.10 | 52 |
| Goal involvements | 4 | 0.29 | 67 |
| Shots | 25 | 1.80 | 74 |
| Shots on target | 7 | 0.50 | 67 |
| Shot accuracy | 28.0% | n/a | 46 |
| Shot conversion | 8.0% | n/a | 55 |
| Goals per SoT | 0.29 | n/a | 58 |
| Big chances missed | 2 | 0.15 | 73 |
| Shots off target | 10 | 0.73 | 74 |
| Shots blocked | 8 | 0.58 | 71 |
| Hit woodwork | 1 | 0.07 | 79 |
| Assists | 2 | 0.10 | 51 |
| Key passes | 11 | 0.80 | 25 |
| Chances created | 9 | 0.65 | 32 |
| Big chances created | 1 | 0.07 | 23 |
Zack Nelson has taken 25 shots with 7 on target (28% accuracy), scoring 2 goals. That is a shot roughly every 50 minutes. He is strong for shooting, ranking in the 74th percentile for shot volume among midfielders. Zack Nelson has 2 assists and 11 key passes , creating 1 big chances . That works out to a chance created roughly every 138 minutes. His creative output is around the divisional average, ranking in the 51st percentile for chance creation among midfielders.
Passing stats
| Passing | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passes | 392 | 28.50 | 37 |
| Accurate passes | 313 | 22.70 | 45 |
| Pass accuracy | 80.0% | n/a | 77 |
| Long balls won | 10 | 0.73 | 21 |
| Through balls won | 0 | n/a | 30 |
| Accurate crosses | 4 | 0.29 | 37 |
| Backward passes | 84 | 6.10 | 33 |
| Passes (final third) | 36 | 2.61 | 16 |
Zack Nelson has completed 313 of 392 passes at 80% accuracy , plus 4 accurate crosses . He is below average for passing volume, ranking in the 37th percentile for passing volume among midfielders.
Possession stats
| Possession | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Successful dribbles | 16 | 1.16 | 81 |
| Dribble attempts | 39 | 2.83 | 85 |
| Dribble success | 0.4% | n/a | 30 |
| Duels won | 73 | 5.30 | 61 |
| Aerials won | 14 | 1.02 | 41 |
| Touches | 636 | 46.20 | 33 |
| Possession lost | 167 | 12.12 | 24 |
| Dribbled past | 3 | 0.22 | 3 |
| Fouls won | 23 | 1.67 | 78 |
| Dispossessed | 21 | 1.52 | 74 |
| Turnovers | 17 | 1.23 | 28 |
Zack Nelson completes 16 dribbles at a 41% success rate and wins 73 duels .
Defending stats
| Defending | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tackles | 23 | 1.67 | 35 |
| Tackles won | 15 | 1.09 | 55 |
| Interceptions | 7 | 0.51 | 28 |
| Clearances | 14 | 1.02 | 29 |
| Blocks | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Ball recoveries | 53 | 3.85 | 32 |
| Crosses blocked | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Clearances off line | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Offsides won | 0 | n/a | 31 |
| Errors led to shot | 0 | n/a | 25 |
| Errors led to goal | 2 | 0.15 | 97 |
Zack Nelson makes 23 tackles and 7 interceptions , adding 14 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 54 minutes. He is below average defensively, ranking in the 35th percentile for tackles among midfielders.
Discipline stats
| Discipline | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fouls committed | 16 | 1.16 | 49 |
| Yellow cards | 2 | 0.15 | 45 |
| Red cards | 0 | n/a | 48 |
| Offsides | 0 | n/a | 19 |
| Fouls per card | 8.00 | n/a | 73 |
| Foul involvements | 39 | 2.83 | 67 |
| 2nd yellows | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Penalties scored | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Penalties missed | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Penalties won | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Penalties committed | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Own goals | 0 | n/a | n/a |
Zack Nelson has committed 16 fouls and received 2 yellow cards , no red cards . That is roughly a booking every 8 fouls.
Positions played
League OneMainly right central midfielder (5 appearances), also at left central midfielder (4) and attacking midfielder (2).
Strengths & weaknesses
vs midfieldersStrengths
Weaknesses
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Zack Nelson previous seasons
Per season, all competitions| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Championship | 20 | 789 | 0 | 1 | 12 | 17 | 6.67 |
| Carabao Cup | 1 | 120 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 7.96 |
About Zack Nelson
League One 2025/2026 season
This season in the League One, Zack Nelson has scored 2 goals and 2 assists across 37 appearances (11 starts), totalling 1240 minutes. That works out to 0.1 goals and 0.1 assists per 90 minutes. Zack Nelson has attempted 25 shots with 7 on target, a 28% shot accuracy rate.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Zack Nelson has created 9 chances including 1 big chances for teammates. The midfielder has completed 16 successful dribbles from 39 attempts (41% success rate). Zack Nelson has contributed 11 key passes and 26 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Zack Nelson has registered 23 tackles (15 won), 7 interceptions, and 14 clearances. In possession, the midfielder has completed 313 from 392 pass attempts, a 80% pass accuracy rate. Zack Nelson has won 73 of 175 total duels.
Discipline
Zack Nelson has received 2 yellow cards this season, committing 16 fouls and winning 23.
About Zack Nelson
Zack Nelson is a 21-year-old midfielder playing for AFC Wimbledon in the League One, representing England. Zack Nelson is right-footed. Born on 21 April 2005.
Most recent appearance
Zack Nelson's most recent match was away at Huddersfield Town on January 14th. AFC Wimbledon lost 0-4. Zack Nelson played 18 minutes, registering 1 tackle with a match rating of 6.46.
Recent matches
- January 14th0-4 lossvsHuddersfield Town(18 mins, rating 6.46)
- November 13th0-1 winatWigan Athletic(13 mins, 1 assist, rating 7.1)
- September 14th1-3 lossvsPlymouth Argyle(19 mins, rating 6.61)
- January 12th0-2 lossvsStockport County(21 mins, rating 6.59)
- July 16th1-0 lossatBurton Albion(83 mins, rating 6.13)
Next fixture
Zack Nelson and AFC Wimbledon are next in action on May 7th against Newport County in the Carabao Cup. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the AFC Wimbledon vs Newport County match preview.
Teammates at AFC Wimbledon
Zack Nelson currently plays alongside Antwoine Hackford, Alistair Smith, James Tilley, Nathan Bishop, Mathew Stevens, Delano McCoy-Splatt, Isaac Ogundere, Osman Foyo, Joe McDonnell, D. Sweeney, Steven Sessegnon, Harry Hedges, Edward Leach, Kai Jennings, Riley Moran, Robert Junior Nkeng, Jake Reeves, Zack Nelson, Joe Lewis, S. Seddon, Callum Maycock, Myles Hippolyte, Aron Sasu, Marcus Browne and Ryan Anthony Johnson at AFC Wimbledon.