John Nelson
LAG • #14 • Left Back
Nationality
United States of America
Position (Secondary)
LB (LWB)
Role
Balanced Full Back
Birthdate (Age)
Jul 11, 1998 (27)
Preferred Foot
Left
Height
5'9"
Weight
163 lb
Club
LA GalaxyLeague
Major League SoccerRanking
Grades
Key Grades
This season
Overall
90th/267 DEF
67.2Passing
160th/267 DEF
63.9Crossing
201st/203 DEF
54.5Ball Carrying
52nd/230 DEF
74.71 V 1 Defending
20th/263 DEF
78.1Positioning
132nd/266 DEF
67.1Overall Grades by game
This season
Matches
News
May 19, 2026
Records six clearances
Nelson registered two tackles (two won) and six clearances in Saturday's 2-0 win versus Seattle Sounders FC.
Analysis: Nelson played a big role as the Galaxy secured a clean sheet against Seattle. The left-back, who signed a contract extension to stay in LA until the end of the 2027/28 MLS campaign, is averaging 3.8 clearances and 2.0 tackles per game in his last five starts.
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