Los Angeles Galaxy 
Major League Soccer 
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Last updated on September 18, 2026 at 12:40 AM
John Vincent Nelson
27 years old
Position
Defender
Height
175 cm
Weight
74 kg
Date of Birth - Nationality
11 Jul 1998 - USA
Birth City
Medina
Ranking
10th
— Major League Soccer
Statistics of John Nelson — Season 2026/2027
📊 General
Appearances
23
Starts
13
Minutes played
1334
Goals
0
Average rating
Cards
1
Yellow
-
0
Red
🛡️ Defensive stats
Tackles
21
Interceptions
11
Fouls committed
4
Penalty committed
0
Passes - accuracy
601 - 82%
Duels won %
55% (45/82)
📊 General
Appearances
28
Starts
18
Minutes played
1766
Goals
0
Average rating
6.64/10
Cards
2
Yellows
-
0
Red
🛡️ Defensive stats
Tackles
30
Interceptions
16
Fouls committed
8
Key passes
7
Passes - accuracy
871 - 7%
Duels won %
55% (62/113)
Standings Major League Soccer 2026/2027
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Vancouver Whitecaps | 24 | 14 | 4 | 6 | 53 | 23 | +30 | 46 | LWLWW |
| 2 |  Houston Dynamo | 25 | 13 | 4 | 8 | 32 | 28 | +4 | 43 | LWDDL |
| 3 |  FC Dallas | 25 | 12 | 7 | 6 | 49 | 42 | +7 | 43 | WWWDL |
| 4 |  San Jose Earthquakes | 25 | 12 | 5 | 8 | 44 | 36 | +8 | 41 | WWDDL |
| 5 |  St. Louis City | 25 | 11 | 8 | 6 | 42 | 35 | +7 | 41 | WDWDW |
| 6 |  Los Angeles FC | 26 | 11 | 7 | 8 | 41 | 27 | +14 | 40 | LWDDD |
| 7 |  Colorado Rapids | 25 | 11 | 2 | 12 | 33 | 32 | +1 | 35 | WDLWL |
| 8 |  Portland Timbers | 25 | 9 | 5 | 11 | 47 | 47 | 0 | 32 | LDWLD |
| 9 |  San Diego | 25 | 8 | 6 | 11 | 42 | 42 | 0 | 30 | LLLWW |
| 10 |  Los Angeles Galaxy | 26 | 7 | 9 | 10 | 31 | 40 | -9 | 30 | DLWLD |
| 11 |  Real Salt Lake | 24 | 8 | 5 | 11 | 37 | 39 | -2 | 29 | LLDLL |
| 12 |  Minnesota United FC | 25 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 37 | 43 | -6 | 29 | LLLDW |
| 13 |  Austin | 25 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 32 | 44 | -12 | 29 | WDDWD |
| 14 |  Seattle Sounders | 23 | 7 | 7 | 9 | 25 | 30 | -5 | 28 | DDDDL |
| 15 |  Sporting Kansas City | 24 | 5 | 3 | 16 | 26 | 59 | -33 | 18 | WLLLD |
Champions League UCL Qualification Europa / Conf. League Relegation zone
Squad — Los Angeles Galaxy
Career of John Nelson since 2018
2026/2027
Los Angeles Galaxy
Los Angeles Galaxy28Apps
-Goals
-Assists
Rating
2025/2026Los Angeles Galaxy
Los Angeles Galaxy31Apps
-Goals
1Assists
Rating
2024/2025Los Angeles Galaxy
Los Angeles Galaxy31Apps
1Goals
1Assists
Rating
2023/2024St. Louis City
St. Louis City23Apps
-Goals
-Assists
Rating
2022/2023
FC Cincinnati
FC Cincinnati25Apps
-Goals
1Assists
Rating
2021/2022FC Dallas
FC Dallas10Apps
-Goals
-Assists
Rating
2020/2021FC Dallas
FC Dallas13Apps
-Goals
1Assists
Rating
2019/2020FC Dallas
FC Dallas9Apps
-Goals
-Assists
Rating
2019/2020
North Texas
North Texas7Apps
1Goals
-Assists
-Rating
2026/2027Los Angeles Galaxy
Los Angeles Galaxy23Apps
-Goals
-Assists
Rating
2025/2026Los Angeles Galaxy
Los Angeles Galaxy31Apps
-Goals
1Assists
Rating
2024/2025Los Angeles Galaxy
Los Angeles Galaxy28Apps
1Goals
1Assists
Rating
2023/2024St. Louis City
St. Louis City22Apps
-Goals
-Assists
Rating
2022/2023FC Cincinnati
FC Cincinnati24Apps
-Goals
1Assists
Rating
2021/2022FC Dallas
FC Dallas10Apps
-Goals
-Assists
Rating
2020/2021FC Dallas
FC Dallas13Apps
-Goals
1Assists
Rating
2019/2020FC Dallas
FC Dallas9Apps
-Goals
-Assists
Rating
2019/2020North Texas
North Texas7Apps
1Goals
-Assists
-Rating
TRANSFERS
2023
FC Cincinnati
→
St. Louis City
FC Cincinnati
St. Louis City
2022
FC Dallas
→
FC Cincinnati
FC Dallas
FC Cincinnati
2020
North Texas
→
FC Dallas
North Texas
FC Dallas
2019
FC Dallas
→
North Texas
Loan
FC Dallas
North Texas
HONOURS
MLS
USA
2024
Winner
Mobile Mini Sun Cup
USA
2019
Winner
USL League One
USA
2019
Winner
LAST MATCHES
Sep 10
Major League SoccerLOSS
Goals0
Assists0
Rating
3-0
Aug 30
Major League SoccerLOSS
Goals0
Assists0
Rating
3-1
Aug 22
Major League SoccerDRAW
Goals0
Assists0
Rating
2-2
Aug 20
Major League SoccerWIN
Goals0
Assists0
1-0
BIOGRAPHY
J. Nelson lines up for Los Angeles Galaxy in the MLS, bringing his qualities to one of football's top competitions. Born in Medina, USA, he developed his passion for football from an early age before catching the eye of professional clubs. Operating as a defender, his frame of 175 cm and 74 kg gives him a physical edge in aerial and physical duels. Quiet but decisive, he manages his position with an efficiency that rarely lets his side down. Shaped by stints at FC Cincinnati, St. Louis City, FC Dallas and beyond, he brings a wealth of footballing experience to Los Angeles Galaxy's dressing room. His trophy cabinet includes USL League One, Mobile Mini Sun Cup, MLS among his major honours, evidence of a career built on collective success. With the 2025/2026 campaign in full swing, he is intent on making his presence felt in Los Angeles Galaxy's plans. J. Nelson remains a player to keep a close eye on as the season develops.
ADVANCED STATS
LAST 5 MATCHES
| Date | Opponent | Score | Min | Rating | Goals | Ast | Shots | KP | Tac | Duels |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 Sep |
Seattle Sounders
|
1-1 | 90 | 6.6 | 0 | 0 | 0/0 | 1 | 1 | 2/6 |
| 10 Sep |
Vancouver Whitecaps
|
3-0 | 21 | 6.7 | 0 | 0 | 0/0 | 0 | 0 | 1/1 |
| 30 Aug |
San Diego
|
3-1 | 17 | 6.6 | 0 | 0 | 0/0 | 0 | 0 | 0/1 |
| 22 Aug |
CF Montreal
|
2-2 | 72 | 6.2 | 0 | 0 | 0/0 | 0 | 0 | 0/4 |
| 20 Aug |
San Jose Earthquakes
|
1-0 | 1 | - | 0 | 0 | 0/0 | 0 | 0 | 0/0 |