Los Angeles Galaxy 
MLS 
Oct 19
Major League SoccerWIN
Goals0
Assists0
Rating
2-1
Last updated on May 12, 2026 at 12:59 PM
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
14th
— MLS
Statistics of J. Nelson — Season 2025/2026
📊 General
Appearances
31
Starts
24
Minutes played
2050
Goals
0
Average rating
Cards
2
Yellows
-
0
Red
🛡️ Defensive stats
Tackles
32
Interceptions
21
Fouls committed
16
Penalty committed
0
Passes - accuracy
1112 - 0%
Duels won %
49% (54/110)
📊 General
Appearances
39
Starts
28
Minutes played
2378
Goals
0
Average rating
6.82/10
Cards
2
Yellows
-
0
Red
🛡️ Defensive stats
Tackles
38
Interceptions
24
Fouls committed
18
Key passes
16
Passes - accuracy
1282 - 16%
Duels won %
50% (62/125)
Standings MLS 2025/2026
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  San Diego | 34 | 19 | 6 | 9 | 64 | 41 | +23 | 63 | WWLDL |
| 2 |  Vancouver Whitecaps | 34 | 18 | 9 | 7 | 66 | 38 | +28 | 63 | LWWDD |
| 3 |  Los Angeles FC | 34 | 17 | 9 | 8 | 65 | 40 | +25 | 60 | DLWWW |
| 4 |  Minnesota United FC | 34 | 16 | 10 | 8 | 56 | 39 | +17 | 58 | LWDLW |
| 5 |  Seattle Sounders | 34 | 15 | 10 | 9 | 58 | 48 | +10 | 55 | WWWDL |
| 6 |  Austin | 34 | 13 | 8 | 13 | 37 | 45 | -8 | 47 | LWLLW |
| 7 |  FC Dallas | 34 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 52 | 55 | -3 | 44 | WLWDW |
| 8 |  Portland Timbers | 34 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 41 | 48 | -7 | 44 | LLDDL |
| 9 |  Real Salt Lake | 34 | 12 | 5 | 17 | 38 | 49 | -11 | 41 | DLWWL |
| 10 |  San Jose Earthquakes | 34 | 11 | 8 | 15 | 60 | 63 | -3 | 41 | WLWLL |
| 11 |  Colorado Rapids | 34 | 11 | 8 | 15 | 44 | 56 | -12 | 41 | DLDLW |
| 12 |  Houston Dynamo | 34 | 9 | 10 | 15 | 43 | 56 | -13 | 37 | DLLWL |
| 13 |  St. Louis City | 34 | 8 | 8 | 18 | 44 | 58 | -14 | 32 | DWLWW |
| 14 |  Los Angeles Galaxy | 34 | 7 | 9 | 18 | 46 | 66 | -20 | 30 | WWLWL |
| 15 |  Sporting Kansas City | 34 | 7 | 7 | 20 | 46 | 70 | -24 | 28 | DLLLL |
Champions League UCL Qualification Europa / Conf. League Relegation zone
Squad — Los Angeles Galaxy
Career of J. Nelson since 2018
2025/2026
Los Angeles Galaxy
Los Angeles Galaxy39Apps
-Goals
2Assists
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
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
Oct 12
Major League SoccerWIN
Goals0
Assists0
Rating
2-1
Oct 04
Major League SoccerLOSS
Goals0
Assists0
Rating
2-1
Sep 28
Major League SoccerWIN
Goals0
Assists0
Rating
4-1
Sep 21
Major League SoccerLOSS
Goals0
Assists0
Rating
2-3
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Oct |
Minnesota United FC
|
2-1 | 90 | 6.9 | 0 | 0 | 0/0 | 1 | 2 | 3/7 |
| 12 Oct |
FC Dallas
|
2-1 | 90 | 7.2 | 0 | 0 | 0/1 | 2 | 0 | 1/6 |
| 04 Oct |
FC Dallas
|
2-1 | 60 | 6.3 | 0 | 0 | 0/1 | 0 | 0 | 0/2 |
| 28 Sep |
Sporting Kansas City
|
4-1 | 90 | 7.3 | 0 | 0 | 0/0 | 1 | 5 | 7/7 |
| 21 Sep |
FC Cincinnati
|
2-3 | 62 | 6.6 | 0 | 0 | 0/1 | 1 | 1 | 1/1 |