Active in Major League Soccer
John Nelson
Defender #14
Age 27 years
Nationality USA
Market Value €1M
Career
No transfer history
John Vincent Nelson Traits
Percentile rankings show how a player compares to others. 90% means they rank higher than 90% of comparable players.
vs Defenders
Height 10%
Weight 35%
Experience 55%
vs Major League Soccer
Height 15%
Weight 44%
Experience 60%
Player DNA
Five dimensions that show what kind of player they are
Dribbling 0
Shooting 0
Defense 0
Workrate 0
Passing 0
Key Strength 0 Dribbling
Area to Watch 0 Dribbling
Match Stats
Match-by-match record for John Vincent Nelson this season
| Date | Fixture | Mins | Rating | G | A | FM Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 03, 2026 | Los Angeles Galaxy 1-1 Vancouver Whitecaps | 96' | 6.3 | - | - | 54 |
| Apr 26, 2026 | Los Angeles Galaxy 2-1 Real Salt Lake | 89' | 6.7 | - | - | 50 |
| Apr 22, 2026 | Columbus Crew 2-1 Los Angeles Galaxy | 68' | 5.6 | - | 0 | 27 |
| Apr 19, 2026 | FC Dallas 2-2 Los Angeles Galaxy | 97' | 7.0 | 0 | 0 | 58 |
| Apr 11, 2026 | Austin 1-2 Los Angeles Galaxy | 30' | 6.5 | 0 | 0 | 52 |
| Apr 05, 2026 | Los Angeles Galaxy 1-2 Minnesota United FC | 32' | 6.6 | 0 | 0 | 53 |
| Mar 22, 2026 | Portland Timbers 1-1 Los Angeles Galaxy | 0' | - | 0 | 0 | 62 |
| Mar 15, 2026 | Los Angeles Galaxy 1-2 Sporting Kansas City | 11' | 6.9 | 0 | 0 | 52 |
| Mar 08, 2026 | Colorado Rapids 4-1 Los Angeles Galaxy | 9' | 5.3 | 0 | 0 | 80 |
| Mar 01, 2026 | Los Angeles Galaxy 3-0 Charlotte | 0' | - | 0 | 0 | 48 |
| Feb 23, 2026 | Los Angeles Galaxy 1-1 New York City FC | 23' | 6.7 | 0 | 0 | 66 |
| Date | Fixture | FM Score |
|---|---|---|
| May 09, 2026 | Atlanta United FC vs Los Angeles Galaxy | 37 |
| May 14, 2026 | Sporting Kansas City vs Los Angeles Galaxy | 19 |
| May 17, 2026 | Seattle Sounders vs Los Angeles Galaxy | 36 |
| May 24, 2026 | Los Angeles Galaxy vs Houston Dynamo | 30 |
| Jul 18, 2026 | Los Angeles Galaxy vs Los Angeles FC | 39 |
| Jul 23, 2026 | Los Angeles Galaxy vs St. Louis City | 29 |
| Jul 26, 2026 | San Jose Earthquakes vs Los Angeles Galaxy | 38 |
| Aug 02, 2026 | Los Angeles Galaxy vs FC Dallas | 31 |
| Aug 16, 2026 | Houston Dynamo vs Los Angeles Galaxy | 39 |
| Aug 20, 2026 | Los Angeles Galaxy vs San Jose Earthquakes | 40 |
Player Market Value
Track John Vincent Nelson's transfer value changes and career value history
Current Value €800K
Peak Value €800K (Q3'22)
€800K €400K €0
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John Nelson serves as LA Galaxy's Bronze-tier utility option. Our verdict points to a versatile contributor capable of filling tactical gaps along the left flank. Having joined from St. Louis CITY, the 28-year-old American leverages his diverse domestic experience to establish a solid foothold in the setup.
With eight appearances and 344 minutes logged on the pitch, Nelson is constructing his match profile step by step. This leads to an emerging reliability classification, but the signs are highly encouraging. The underlying metrics confirm his designated role as a versatile asset who prioritizes tactical discipline over individual flash. Operating without a single dominant attacking or defensive dimension just yet, he presents a rounded, developing profile. Most notably, his form indicators show he is on an upward trajectory, proving capable of finding a vital rhythm when called upon for squad rotations or late-match adjustments. His match outings showcase a player hitting top form, significantly outperforming his baseline season ability.
Maintaining a steady market value of €1M, Nelson represents a smart, low-risk squad-building piece. While he might not command the highest transfer fees, his tactical flexibility and upward form curve provide undeniable baseline value for any roster navigating a grueling campaign.