John Nelson
LAG • #14 • Left Back
Nationality
United States of America
Position (Secondary)
LB (LWB)
Role
Balanced Full Back
Birthdate (Age)
Jul 11, 1998 (28)
Preferred Foot
Left
Height
5'9"
Weight
163 lb
Club
LA GalaxyLeague
Major League SoccerRanking
Major League Soccer
2026 All matchesOverall grade
69.7
261/758Impact score
6.3
471/758Defender rank
133rd
133/296All rank
382nd
382/758Grades
Key Grades
2026 Major League Soccer
Overall
99th/298 DEF
69.7Passing
194th/298 DEF
64.5Crossing
206th/230 DEF
56.1Ball Carrying
28th/266 DEF
77.71 V 1 Defending
48th/294 DEF
77.2Positioning
173rd/298 DEF
66.8Overall Grades by game
2026 Major League Soccer
Upcoming matches
Full TimeWestern Conference
Vancouver Whitecaps
3-0
LA Galaxy
Vancouver Stadium • MLS Pass on Apple TVSep 10, 2026
Sep 13, 2:30am UTCWestern Conference
LA Galaxy
vs
Seattle Sounders
Dignity Health Sports Park • MLS Pass on Apple TVSep 20, 12:30am UTCWestern Conference
Minnesota United
vs
LA Galaxy
Allianz Field • MLS Pass on Apple TVSep 27, 2:30am UTCWestern Conference
LA Galaxy
vs
Colorado Rapids
Dignity Health Sports Park • MLS Pass on Apple TVNews
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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