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Jayden Nelson
Midfielder #7
Age 23 years
Nationality Canada
Market Value €2M
Career
No transfer history
Jayden Nelson Traits
Percentile rankings show how a player compares to others. 90% means they rank higher than 90% of comparable players.
vs Midfielders
Height 9%
Weight 18%
Experience 28%
vs Major League Soccer
Height 4%
Weight 10%
Experience 27%
Player DNA
Five dimensions that show what kind of player they are
Dribbling 69
Shooting 0
Defense 28
Workrate 86
Passing 39
Key Strength 86 Workrate
Area to Watch 0 Shooting
Match Stats
Match-by-match record for Jayden Nelson this season
| Date | Fixture | Mins | Rating | G | A | FM Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 02, 2026 | Colorado Rapids 1-0 Austin | 22' | 6.5 | - | - | 50 |
| Jul 26, 2026 | Houston Dynamo 3-0 Austin | ' | - | - | - | 32 |
| Jul 23, 2026 | Austin 3-1 Seattle Sounders | ' | - | - | - | 99 |
| Jul 04, 2026 | Canada 0-3 Morocco | 11' | 6.6 | - | - | 56 |
| Jun 28, 2026 | South Africa 0-1 Canada | ' | - | - | - | 38 |
| Jun 24, 2026 | Switzerland 2-1 Canada | ' | - | - | - | 61 |
| Jun 18, 2026 | Canada 6-0 Qatar | ' | - | - | - | 98 |
| Jun 12, 2026 | Canada 1-1 Bosnia & Herzegovina | ' | - | - | - | 64 |
| May 23, 2026 | St. Louis City 3-0 Austin | 28' | 6.7 | - | - | 28 |
| May 17, 2026 | Austin 1-2 Sporting Kansas City | 30' | 6.3 | - | 0 | 69 |
| Apr 26, 2026 | Austin 2-0 Houston Dynamo | 40' | 8.2 | 1 | - | 29 |
| Apr 18, 2026 | Toronto FC 3-3 Austin | 57' | 6.2 | 0 | 0 | 100 |
| Apr 11, 2026 | Austin 1-2 Los Angeles Galaxy | 31' | 6.6 | 0 | 0 | 52 |
| Apr 04, 2026 | Inter Miami 2-2 Austin | 48' | 7.6 | 1 | 0 | 85 |
| Mar 15, 2026 | Real Salt Lake 2-1 Austin | 59' | 6.3 | 0 | 0 | 71 |
| Date | Fixture | FM Score |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 17, 2026 | Austin vs FC Dallas | 29 |
| Aug 20, 2026 | Seattle Sounders vs Austin | 36 |
| Aug 23, 2026 | Austin vs Philadelphia Union | 25 |
| Aug 30, 2026 | Portland Timbers vs Austin | 36 |
| Sep 06, 2026 | Austin vs San Jose Earthquakes | 37 |
| Sep 10, 2026 | Austin vs Colorado Rapids | 37 |
| Sep 13, 2026 | Vancouver Whitecaps vs Austin | 41 |
| Sep 20, 2026 | FC Dallas vs Austin | 40 |
| Sep 27, 2026 | Austin vs San Diego | 39 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | Austin vs Nashville SC | 36 |
Player Market Value
Track Jayden Nelson's transfer value changes and career value history
Current Value €2.0M
Peak Value €4.0M (Q4'22)
€4.0M €2.0M €0
Q4'19 Q3'20 Q4'20 Q4'20 Q3'21 Q4'21 Q2'22 Q3'22 Q4'22 Q2'23 Q4'23 Q2'24 Q3'24 Q4'24 Q2'25 Q2'25 Q4'25 Q2'26
Jayden Nelson operates as Austin FC's Bronze-tier utility option. Following his transfer from Vancouver, the 24-year-old is settling into a fresh start. He is firmly building his body of work, focusing on carving out a defined role after previous stints alternating between North America and Europe.
A versatile contributor when called upon. The Canadian international has logged 298 minutes across six appearances this campaign. He maintains a consistent level on the pitch, popping up with a crucial goal across his last five outings to reward his manager's faith. High Workrate metrics define his approach, proving he brings tireless energy even while his broader tactical influence is still calibrating. His sample size remains emerging, but the underlying drive to press and track back is undeniable.
The mandate is clear as he establishes his roots in Texas. With his market value holding stable at €2M, Nelson represents a low-risk tactical asset. If he sharpens his final output in the attacking third, that valuation will undoubtedly climb.