Curtis Nelson stats
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3.75
2.80Match-by-match stats
C. Nelson
Milton Keynes DonsDefender
C. Nelson vs Blackpool
4 games playedCurtis Nelson's next match is tomorrow at 19:45 against Blackpool. See how Curtis Nelson did in earlier matches against Blackpool.
| Date | Played for | Comp | Pos | Score | Min | G | A | Sh | SoT | Fls | Cards |
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| Aug 14, 2021 |
BLKvMKD
Tomorrow 19:45Tue 19:45Before the next match
Blackpool v Milton Keynes Dons, TomorrowWhat Blackpool allow centre backs
Position stats8 appearances at CB against Blackpool in their last 20 matches; league average from the League One.
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Odds OutliersCurtis Nelson 2026/2027 season stats
As a center back, Curtis Nelson has appeared in 8 League One matches this season, totalling 685 minutes at an average rating of 7.01. Every metric below is shown as a total, a per-90 rate or percentage, and a percentile against other League One defenders.
Stats by competition
Club and country, 2026/2027.
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 League One | 8 | 685 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 9 | 7.01 |
 Carabao Cup | 1 | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 6.58 |
| Total | 9 | 775 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 13 | 6.96 |
Attacking stats
Curtis Nelson has taken 7 shots with 2 on target (29% accuracy), scoring 1 goal. That is a shot roughly every 98 minutes. Those shots are worth 0.8 expected goals (xG), 1.1 of it from shots on target (xGOT). He is strong for shooting, ranking in the 73rd percentile for shot volume among defenders. Curtis Nelson has 0 assists and 2 key passes . That works out to a chance created roughly every 343 minutes. Curtis Nelson has set up 2 shots for teammates, worth 0.2 expected assists (xA). His creative output is below average, ranking in the 38th percentile for chance creation among defenders.
Passing stats
Curtis Nelson has completed 215 of 285 passes at 75% accuracy , plus 1 accurate crosses . He is around the divisional average for passing volume, ranking in the 41st percentile for passing volume among defenders.
Possession stats
Curtis Nelson completes 0 dribbles and wins 43 duels .
Defending stats
Curtis Nelson makes 9 tackles and 16 interceptions , adding 67 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 76 minutes. He is below average defensively, ranking in the 28th percentile for tackles among defenders.
Discipline stats
Curtis Nelson has committed 12 fouls and received 0 yellow cards , no red cards .
Positions played
League OneMainly center back (4 appearances), also at left center back (3) and right center back (1).
Strengths & weaknesses
vs defendersStrengths
Weaknesses
Milton Keynes Dons squad
S. Nombe
27 yrs#9A. Collins
29 yrs#10
C. Paterson32 yrs#13
S. Silvera
25 yrs#17
R. Hepburn-Murphy28 yrs#29
D. Barlaser29 yrs#4
D. Crowley29 yrs#7
A. Gilbey31 yrs#8
I. Fullah19 yrs#22
R. Wintle29 yrs#24
B. Wiles27 yrs#26
J. Matete25 yrs#28
33 yrs
Previous seasons
Per competition, club and country2025/2026
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 League Two | 18 | 1,455 | 2 | 1 | 7 | 20 | 7.18 |
2024/2025
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Championship | 27 | 2,430 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 40 | 7.04 |
| Carabao Cup | 2 | 150 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 7.04 |
 FA Cup | 1 | 120 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
2023/2024
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| League One | 46 | 4,140 | 2 | 0 | 12 | 68 | 7.20 |
| FA Cup | 2 | 180 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 4.03 |
| Carabao Cup | 1 | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 6.94 |
2022/2023
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Championship | 27 | 2,009 | 1 | 0 | 9 | 25 | 6.90 |
| FA Cup | 2 | 180 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 6.63 |
| Carabao Cup | 1 | 90 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 6.02 |
2021/2022
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Championship | 30 | 2,670 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 45 | 6.86 |
| Carabao Cup | 2 | 180 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 7.04 |
| FA Cup | 1 | 120 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
About Curtis Nelson
League One 2026/2027 season
This season in the League One, Curtis Nelson has scored 1 goal across 8 appearances (8 starts), totalling 685 minutes. That works out to 0.1 goals and 0 assists per 90 minutes. Curtis Nelson has attempted 7 shots with 2 on target, a 29% shot accuracy rate. That shot output is worth 0.84 expected goals (xG) this season.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Curtis Nelson has created 2 chances including 0 big chances for teammates. Curtis Nelson has contributed 2 key passes and 3 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Curtis Nelson has registered 9 tackles (6 won), 16 interceptions, and 67 clearances. In possession, the defender has completed 215 from 285 pass attempts, a 75% pass accuracy rate. Curtis Nelson has won 43 of 73 total duels.
Discipline
Curtis Nelson has received 0 yellow cards this season, committing 12 fouls and winning 1.
About Curtis Nelson
Curtis Nelson is a 33-year-old defender playing for Milton Keynes Dons in the League One, representing England. Curtis Nelson is right-footed and wears the number 35 shirt. Born on 21 May 1993.
Most recent appearance
Curtis Nelson's most recent match was at home against Reading on November 2nd. Milton Keynes Dons lost 1-5. Curtis Nelson played 55 minutes, registering 1 tackle with a match rating of 5.99.
Recent matches
- November 2nd1-5 lossvsReading(55 mins, rating 5.99)
- June 8th0-0 drawatAFC Wimbledon(90 mins, rating 7.29)
- March 5th1-1 drawvsPeterborough United(90 mins, rating 7.47)
- January 4th3-3 drawatWycombe Wanderers(90 mins, 1 goal, rating 7.22)
- May 4th3-1 lossatWigan Athletic(90 mins, rating 6.99)
Next fixture
Curtis Nelson and Milton Keynes Dons are next in action on September 3rd against Barnsley in the League One. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the Barnsley vs Milton Keynes Dons match preview.
Teammates at Milton Keynes Dons
Curtis Nelson currently plays alongside Cohen Bramall, Dan Crowley, Dan Barlaser, Rushian Hepburn-Murphy, Marvin Ekpiteta, Aaron Collins, Kane Wilson, Craig MacGillivray, Ben Wiles, Ryan Wintle, Alex Gilbey, Gethin Jones, Jack Sanders, Sam Silvera, Ryan Barnett, Charlie Goode, Sam Nombe, Callum Paterson, Elijah Campbell, Curtis Nelson, Sebastian Stacey, Jay Matete, Callum Tripp, Will Dennis and Ibrahim Fullah at Milton Keynes Dons.