Zack Nelson stats
England
Match-by-match stats
Z. Nelson
WimbledonMidfielder
Z. Nelson vs Mansfield
2 games playedZack Nelson's next match is on Tuesday at 19:45 against Mansfield. See how Zack Nelson did in earlier matches against Mansfield.
| Date | Played for | Comp | Pos | Score | Min | G | A | Sh | SoT | Fls | Cards |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 28, 2026 | |||||||||||
| Oct 18, 2025 |
AWMvMAN
Tuesday 19:45Tue 19:45Before the next match
Wimbledon v Mansfield, TuesdayWhat Mansfield allow right central midfielders
Position stats12 appearances at RCM against Mansfield in their last 20 matches; league average from the League One.
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Odds OutliersZack Nelson 2026/2027 season stats
As a right central midfielder, Zack Nelson has appeared in 10 League One matches this season, totalling 402 minutes at an average rating of 5.87. Every metric below is shown as a total, a per-90 rate or percentage, and a percentile against other League One midfielders.
Stats by competition
Club and country, 2026/2027.
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 League One | 10 | 402 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 10 | 5.87 |
 Carabao Cup | 2 | 89 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 6.53 |
| Total | 12 | 491 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 10 | 5.98 |
Attacking stats
Zack Nelson has taken 8 shots with 1 on target (13% accuracy), scoring 0 goals. That is a shot roughly every 50 minutes. Those shots are worth 0.5 expected goals (xG), 0.3 of it from shots on target (xGOT). He is around the divisional average for shooting, ranking in the 63rd percentile for shot volume among midfielders. Zack Nelson has 0 assists and 4 key passes . That works out to a chance created roughly every 134 minutes. Zack Nelson has set up 4 shots for teammates, worth 0.3 expected assists (xA). His creative output is below average, ranking in the 22nd percentile for chance creation among midfielders.
Passing stats
Zack Nelson has completed 110 of 132 passes at 83% accuracy , plus 4 accurate crosses . He is below average for passing volume, ranking in the 38th percentile for passing volume among midfielders.
Possession stats
Zack Nelson completes 1 dribbles at a 17% success rate and wins 24 duels .
Defending stats
Zack Nelson makes 10 tackles and 4 interceptions , adding 7 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 40 minutes. He is elite defensively, ranking in the 82nd percentile for tackles among midfielders.
Discipline stats
Zack Nelson has committed 10 fouls and received 0 yellow cards , no red cards .
Positions played
League OneMainly right central midfielder (4 appearances).
Strengths & weaknesses
vs midfieldersStrengths
Weaknesses
Wimbledon squad
J. Tilley
28 yrs#7
J. Stockley33 yrs#9
M. Browne28 yrs#11
M. Stevens28 yrs#14
D. McNeilly20 yrs#19
H. Cornick31 yrs#23
A. Sasu21 yrs#29
D. Richards
20 yrs#31O. Harrison19 yrs#5
C. Maycock28 yrs#8Z. Nelson21 yrs#10
A. Smith27 yrs#12D. McCoy-Splatt22 yrs#18
M. Hippolyte
31 yrs#21J. Kirby18 yrs#28H. Hedges18 yrs
Previous seasons
Per competition, club and country2025/2026
| 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 |
2024/2025
| 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 2026/2027 season
This season in the League One, Zack Nelson has featured across 10 appearances (4 starts), totalling 402 minutes. Zack Nelson has attempted 8 shots with 1 on target, a 13% shot accuracy rate. That shot output is worth 0.47 expected goals (xG) this season.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Zack Nelson has created 3 chances including 0 big chances for teammates. The midfielder has completed 1 successful dribbles from 6 attempts (17% success rate). Zack Nelson has contributed 4 key passes and 18 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Zack Nelson has registered 10 tackles (6 won), 4 interceptions, and 7 clearances. In possession, the midfielder has completed 110 from 132 pass attempts, a 83% pass accuracy rate. Zack Nelson has won 24 of 50 total duels.
Discipline
Zack Nelson has received 0 yellow cards this season, committing 10 fouls and winning 6.
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 and wears the number 10 shirt. Born on 21 April 2005.
Most recent appearance
Zack Nelson's most recent match was away at Sheffield Wednesday on January 2nd. Wimbledon lost 5-0. Zack Nelson played 25 minutes, registering 2 tackles with a match rating of 6.37.
Recent matches
- January 2nd5-0 lossatSheffield Wednesday(25 mins, rating 6.37)
- July 21st2-1 lossatPlymouth Argyle(13 mins, rating 6.64)
- July 5th1-1 drawatCambridge United(54 mins, rating 6.64)
- June 8th0-0 drawvsMilton Keynes Dons(18 mins, rating 6.63)
- March 5th1-0 winvsDoncaster Rovers(26 mins, rating 6.49)
Next fixture
Zack Nelson and AFC Wimbledon are next in action on September 3rd against Stevenage in the League One. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the AFC Wimbledon vs Stevenage match preview.
Teammates at AFC Wimbledon
Zack Nelson currently plays alongside Harry Hedges, Joe Kirby, Nathan Bishop, Isaac Ogundere, Myles Hippolyte, Jayden Stockley, Zack Nelson, Callum Maycock, Delano McCoy-Splatt, Matty Stevens, Freddie Simmonds, Joe McDonnell, Steve Seddon, Sam Goma, Donnell McNeilly, Marcus Browne, Ryan Johnson, Riley Horan, Andy Yiadom, James Tilley, Harry Cornick, Ollie Harrison, Alistair Smith, Steven Sessegnon, Dan Sweeney, Dujuan Richards, Josef Bursik and Aron Sasu at AFC Wimbledon.