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Jayden Nelson
Midfielder #7
Age 24 years
Nationality Canada
Market Value €2.0M
Career
No transfer history
Archetypes earned from what we've seen this season.
Player Season Cards
Jayden Nelson's season performance cards
Silver
SILVER BOOT
22% Goal Frequency
22% Goal Frequency
2 Matches with Goal
2 Total Goals
Platinum
DRIBBLER
2.8 Dribbles/90
2.8 Dribbles/90
53% Dribble Success
14 Fouls Drawn
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 8%
Weight 18%
Experience 38%
vs Major League Soccer
Height 4%
Weight 10%
Experience 35%
Traits
POCKET ROCKET
Player DNA
Five dimensions that show what kind of player they are
Dribbling 85
Shooting 72
Defense 27
Workrate 85
Passing 31
Key Strength 85 Dribbling
Area to Watch 27 Defense
Match Stats
Recent appearances across all competitions
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| Date | Fixture | FM Score |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 25, 2026 | Sporting Kansas City vs Austin | 36 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | Austin vs Real Salt Lake | 36 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | Los Angeles Galaxy vs Austin | 37 |
| Nov 08, 2026 | Austin vs Portland Timbers | 33 |
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.