John Nelson

Defender #14
Age 27 years
Nationality USA
Market Value €1M

Career

No transfer history

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.

Player Rating

John Vincent Nelson
21
Rating
60
hot streak
Form
⚡ Skills 0
🎯 Clutch 50
🎨 Style 20
📊 Ability 23
💰 Opportunity
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Defender
⏳ Forming Opinion 43/270 minutes played

Archetypes earned from what we've seen this season.

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 - Ability to beat defenders with close control and skill moves Shooting: 0 - Clinical finishing, shot accuracy, and conversion rate Defense: 0 - Winning duels, tackles, interceptions, and blocks Workrate: 0 - Engine and intensity - total duels and physical commitment Passing: 0 - Vision, key passes, and ability to create chances
Dribbling
Shooting
Defense
Workrate
Passing
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 League Mins Rating G A FM Score Venue
May 03, 2026 Los Angeles Galaxy 1-1 Vancouver Whitecaps Major League Soccer 96' 6.3 - - 54 Dignity Health Sports Park
Apr 26, 2026 Los Angeles Galaxy 2-1 Real Salt Lake Major League Soccer 89' 6.7 - - 50 Dignity Health Sports Park
Apr 22, 2026 Columbus Crew 2-1 Los Angeles Galaxy Major League Soccer 68' 5.6 - 0 27 ScottsMiracle-Gro Field
Apr 19, 2026 FC Dallas 2-2 Los Angeles Galaxy Major League Soccer 97' 7.0 0 0 58 Toyota Stadium
Apr 11, 2026 Austin 1-2 Los Angeles Galaxy Major League Soccer 30' 6.5 0 0 52 Q2 Stadium
Apr 05, 2026 Los Angeles Galaxy 1-2 Minnesota United FC Major League Soccer 32' 6.6 0 0 53 Dignity Health Sports Park
Mar 22, 2026 Portland Timbers 1-1 Los Angeles Galaxy Major League Soccer 0' - 0 0 62 Providence Park
Mar 15, 2026 Los Angeles Galaxy 1-2 Sporting Kansas City Major League Soccer 11' 6.9 0 0 52 Dignity Health Sports Park
Mar 08, 2026 Colorado Rapids 4-1 Los Angeles Galaxy Major League Soccer 9' 5.3 0 0 80 -
Mar 01, 2026 Los Angeles Galaxy 3-0 Charlotte Major League Soccer 0' - 0 0 48 Dignity Health Sports Park
Feb 23, 2026 Los Angeles Galaxy 1-1 New York City FC Major League Soccer 23' 6.7 0 0 66 Dignity Health Sports Park

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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