Curtis Nelson
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Curtis Nelson 2023/2024 season stats
As a right center back, Curtis Nelson has appeared in 46 League One matches this season, totalling 4,140 minutes at an average rating of 7.20. Every metric below is shown as a total, a per-90 rate or percentage, and a percentile against other League One defenders.
Player traits
Percentile vs defenders
Stats by competition
Output across every competition for club and country this season.
| 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 |
| Total | 49 | 4,410 | 2 | 0 | 12 | 73 | 7.07 |
Attacking stats
| Attacking | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals | 2 | 0.00 | 32 |
| Goal involvements | 2 | 0.04 | 37 |
| Shots | 34 | 0.70 | 63 |
| Shots on target | 9 | 0.20 | 61 |
| Shot accuracy | 26.0% | n/a | 48 |
| Shot conversion | 6.0% | n/a | 55 |
| Goals per SoT | 0.22 | n/a | 60 |
| Big chances missed | 3 | 0.07 | 75 |
| Shots off target | 14 | 0.30 | 64 |
| Shots blocked | 11 | 0.24 | 73 |
| Hit woodwork | 1 | 0.02 | 73 |
| Assists | 0 | n/a | 32 |
| Key passes | 12 | 0.30 | 30 |
| Chances created | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Big chances created | 1 | 0.02 | 38 |
Curtis Nelson has taken 34 shots with 9 on target (26% accuracy), scoring 2 goals. That is a shot roughly every 122 minutes. He is around the divisional average for shooting, ranking in the 63rd percentile for shot volume among defenders. Curtis Nelson has 0 assists and 12 key passes , creating 1 big chances . His creative output is below average, ranking in the 32nd percentile for chance creation among defenders.
Passing stats
| Passing | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passes | 2150 | 46.70 | 63 |
| Accurate passes | 1570 | 34.10 | 62 |
| Pass accuracy | 73.0% | n/a | 55 |
| Long balls won | 102 | 2.22 | 43 |
| Through balls won | 0 | n/a | 47 |
| Accurate crosses | 3 | 0.07 | 36 |
| Backward passes | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Passes (final third) | 0 | n/a | 50 |
Curtis Nelson has completed 1570 of 2150 passes at 73% accuracy , plus 3 accurate crosses . He is around the divisional average for passing volume, ranking in the 63rd percentile for passing volume among defenders.
Possession stats
| Possession | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Successful dribbles | 2 | 0.04 | 11 |
| Dribble attempts | 2 | 0.04 | 7 |
| Dribble success | 1.0% | n/a | 88 |
| Duels won | 290 | 6.30 | 71 |
| Aerials won | 198 | 4.30 | 85 |
| Touches | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Possession lost | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Dribbled past | 8 | 0.17 | 20 |
| Fouls won | 23 | 0.50 | 20 |
| Dispossessed | 12 | 0.26 | 33 |
| Turnovers | 0 | n/a | 50 |
Curtis Nelson completes 2 dribbles at a 100% success rate and wins 290 duels .
Defending stats
| Defending | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tackles | 68 | 1.48 | 50 |
| Tackles won | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Interceptions | 51 | 1.11 | 60 |
| Clearances | 175 | 3.80 | 64 |
| Blocks | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Ball recoveries | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Crosses blocked | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Clearances off line | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Offsides won | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Errors led to shot | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Errors led to goal | 0 | n/a | 43 |
Curtis Nelson makes 68 tackles and 51 interceptions , adding 175 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 61 minutes. He is around the divisional average defensively, ranking in the 50th percentile for tackles among defenders.
Discipline stats
| Discipline | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fouls committed | 39 | 0.85 | 53 |
| Yellow cards | 2 | 0.04 | 11 |
| Red cards | 0 | n/a | 42 |
| Fouls per card | 19.50 | n/a | 99 |
| Foul involvements | 62 | 1.35 | 29 |
| 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 | 1 | n/a | n/a |
| Own goals | 0 | n/a | n/a |
Curtis Nelson has committed 39 fouls and received 2 yellow cards , no red cards . That is roughly a booking every 19.5 fouls.
Positions played
League OneMainly right center back (21 appearances), also at left center back (20) and center back (5).
Strengths & weaknesses
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Weaknesses
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Curtis Nelson previous seasons
Per season, all competitions| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 League Two | 18 | 1,455 | 2 | 1 | 7 | 20 | 7.18 |
| 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 | 0.00 |
| 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 |
| 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 | 0.00 |
About Curtis Nelson
League One 2023/2024 season
This season in the League One, Curtis Nelson has scored 2 goals across 46 appearances (46 starts), totalling 4140 minutes. That works out to 0 goals and 0 assists per 90 minutes. Curtis Nelson has attempted 34 shots with 9 on target, a 26% shot accuracy rate.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Curtis Nelson has created 0 chances including 1 big chances for teammates. The defender has completed 2 successful dribbles from 2 attempts (100% success rate). Curtis Nelson has contributed 12 key passes and 12 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Curtis Nelson has registered 68 tackles (0 won), 51 interceptions, and 175 clearances. In possession, the defender has completed 1570 from 2150 pass attempts, a 73% pass accuracy rate. Curtis Nelson has won 290 of 460 total duels.
Discipline
Curtis Nelson has received 2 yellow cards this season, committing 39 fouls and winning 23.
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 25 shirt. Born on 21 May 1993.
Most recent appearance
Curtis Nelson's most recent match was away at Fleetwood Town on January 14th. Milton Keynes Dons drew 1-1. Curtis Nelson played 67 minutes, registering 2 tackles with a match rating of 6.75.
Recent matches
- January 14th1-1 drawatFleetwood Town(67 mins, rating 6.75)
- August 1st3-0 winvsTranmere Rovers(90 mins, rating 7.48)
- September 14th1-3 winatCrewe Alexandra(90 mins, 1 goal, rating 7.49)
- April 3rd2-1 winvsBromley(90 mins, 1 yellow card, rating 7.05)
- November 6th1-1 drawatOldham Athletic(90 mins, 1 assist, 1 yellow card, rating 7.25)
Next fixture
Curtis Nelson and Milton Keynes Dons are next in action on May 7th against Norwich City in the Carabao Cup. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the Norwich City vs Milton Keynes Dons match preview.
Teammates at Milton Keynes Dons
Curtis Nelson currently plays alongside Nathaniel Mendez-Laing, Liam Kelly, Curtis Nelson, G. Jones, C. Goode, Jack Sanders, Ben Wiles, Cohen Bramall, Alex Gilbey, Ryan Wintle, Craig MacGillivray, Connal Trueman, Daniel Crowley, Kane Wilson, Will Collar, Rushian Hepburn-Murphy, Callum Tripp, Charlie Waller, Jay Matete, Callum Paterson, Marvin Ekpiteta, Dan Barlaser, Sebastian Stacey and A. Collins at Milton Keynes Dons.