John Nelson

Defender #14
Age 28 years
Nationality USA
Market Value €800K

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 Nelson
Defender
Versatile left-sided utility option

Archetypes earned from what we've seen this season.

John Nelson Traits

Percentile rankings show how a player compares to others. 90% means they rank higher than 90% of comparable players.

vs Defenders

Height 9%
Weight 36%
Experience 63%

vs Major League Soccer

Height 15%
Weight 45%
Experience 67%

Player DNA

Five dimensions that show what kind of player they are

Dribbling: 53 - Ability to beat defenders with close control and skill moves Shooting: 27 - Clinical finishing, shot accuracy, and conversion rate Defense: 46 - Winning duels, tackles, interceptions, and blocks Workrate: 16 - Engine and intensity - total duels and physical commitment Passing: 17 - Vision, key passes, and ability to create chances
Dribbling
Shooting
Defense
Workrate
Passing
Dribbling 53
Shooting 27
Defense 46
Workrate 16
Passing 17
Key Strength 53 Dribbling
Area to Watch 16 Workrate

Match Stats

Recent appearances across all competitions

Date Fixture League Mins Rating G A FM Score Venue
Oct 18, 2026 Los Angeles Galaxy 2-2 San Diego Major League Soccer 90' 6.1 0 0 77 Dignity Health Sports Park
Oct 15, 2026 Los Angeles Galaxy 2-0 Portland Timbers Major League Soccer 90' 7.3 0 0 26 Dignity Health Sports Park
Oct 11, 2026 St. Louis City 6-2 Los Angeles Galaxy Major League Soccer 0' 0.0 0 0 89 Citypark
Sep 27, 2026 Los Angeles Galaxy 3-2 Colorado Rapids Major League Soccer 90' 6.1 0 0 66 Dignity Health Sports Park
Sep 20, 2026 Minnesota United FC 2-3 Los Angeles Galaxy Major League Soccer 24' 6.6 0 0 80 Allianz Field
Sep 13, 2026 Los Angeles Galaxy 1-1 Seattle Sounders Major League Soccer 90' 6.8 0 0 42 Dignity Health Sports Park
Sep 10, 2026 Vancouver Whitecaps 3-0 Los Angeles Galaxy Major League Soccer 21' 5.7 0 0 53 BC Place
Sep 06, 2026 Los Angeles Galaxy 2-1 New England Revolution Major League Soccer 0' 0.0 0 0 75 Dignity Health Sports Park
Aug 30, 2026 San Diego 3-1 Los Angeles Galaxy Major League Soccer 25' 6.6 0 0 67 Snapdragon Stadium
Aug 22, 2026 CF Montreal 2-2 Los Angeles Galaxy Major League Soccer 72' 6.2 0 0 61 Saputo Stadium
Aug 20, 2026 Los Angeles Galaxy 1-0 San Jose Earthquakes Major League Soccer 1' - 0 0 50 Dignity Health Sports Park
Aug 16, 2026 Houston Dynamo 1-0 Los Angeles Galaxy Major League Soccer 90' 5.9 0 0 52 Shell Energy Stadium
Aug 02, 2026 Los Angeles Galaxy 0-0 FC Dallas Major League Soccer 94' 7.2 0 0 23 Dignity Health Sports Park
Jul 26, 2026 San Jose Earthquakes 1-1 Los Angeles Galaxy Major League Soccer 36' 6.2 0 0 73 Stanford Stadium
Jul 23, 2026 Los Angeles Galaxy 1-3 St. Louis City Major League Soccer 64' 6.5 0 0 63 Dignity Health Sports Park
Jul 18, 2026 Los Angeles Galaxy 0-3 Los Angeles FC Major League Soccer 65' 5.6 0 0 38 Dignity Health Sports Park
May 24, 2026 Los Angeles Galaxy 1-1 Houston Dynamo Major League Soccer 93' 6.2 0 0 40 Dignity Health Sports Park
May 17, 2026 Seattle Sounders 0-2 Los Angeles Galaxy Major League Soccer 93' 7.3 0 0 56 Lumen Field
May 14, 2026 Sporting Kansas City 3-1 Los Angeles Galaxy Major League Soccer 91' 6.0 0 0 53 Children's Mercy Park
May 09, 2026 Atlanta United FC 1-2 Los Angeles Galaxy Major League Soccer 91' 6.5 0 0 70 Mercedes-Benz Stadium

Player Market Value

Track John Nelson's transfer value changes and career value history

Current Value €800K
Peak Value €800K (Q3'22)
€800K €400K €0
Q1'19 Q2'19 Q4'19 Q3'20 Q4'20 Q3'21 Q4'21 Q3'22 Q4'22 Q3'23 Q4'23 Q2'24 Q4'24 Q2'25 Q4'25

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