Sidney Raymond Kenneth Nelson (born 1 January 1996) is an English professional footballer who plays as a centre back for Isthmian League Premier Division club Chatham Town.[4]
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Sidney Raymond Kenneth Nelson[1] | ||
| Date of birth | 1 January 1996[2] | ||
| Place of birth | Lewisham, England | ||
| Height | 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)[3] | ||
| Position(s) | Centre back[2] | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team | Chatham Town | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 2004–2014 | Millwall | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2014–2019 | Millwall | 26 | (0) |
| 2017 | → Newport County (loan) | 14 | (0) |
| 2017–2018 | → Yeovil Town (loan) | 12 | (0) |
| 2018 | → Chesterfield (loan) | 15 | (1) |
| 2018–2019 | → Swindon Town (loan) | 20 | (0) |
| 2019 | → Tranmere Rovers (loan) | 7 | (0) |
| 2019–2021 | Tranmere Rovers | 28 | (0) |
| 2021–2022 | Northampton Town | 2 | (0) |
| 2022–2023 | Woking | 2 | (0) |
| 2022 | → Welling United (loan) | 6 | (0) |
| 2023–2024 | Farnborough | 17 | (0) |
| 2024– | Chatham Town | 11 | (0) |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 11:07, 26 April 2024 (UTC) | |||
Career edit
Nelson was born in Lewisham, Greater London.[2] He first signed for Millwall at the age of eight.[5] He was captain of their youth team,[6] and turned professional in August 2014.[7] He made his senior debut for them on 28 December 2014.[5][6] He was praised by manager Ian Holloway as the team's "best player" in that match.[6] Nelson stated it was a "dream" to play for the club his family supports.[5]
On 4 January 2017, Nelson joined League Two side Newport County on loan until the end of the 2016–17 season.[8] He made his debut on 7 January, playing the full 90 minutes in a 1–3 away league defeat at Stevenage.[9] Nelson was part of the Newport squad that completed the 'Great Escape' with a 2–1 victory at home to Notts County on the final day of the 2016–17 season, which ensured Newport's survival in League Two.[10][11]
On 21 August 2017, Nelson signed for League Two club Yeovil Town on loan until January 2018.[12] He moved on loan to Chesterfield in January 2018.[13]
He was offered a new contract by Millwall at the end of the 2017–18 season.[14] He moved on loan to Swindon Town in August 2018.[15]
In January 2019, Nelson joined League Two side Tranmere Rovers on loan until the end of the 2018–19 season.[16][17]
In May 2019, it was announced that Nelson would be one of five players released by Millwall when their contracts expired.[18]
In June 2019 he signed a two-year contract with Tranmere Rovers.[19]
On 9 July 2021, Nelson joined Northampton Town on a one-year deal.[20][21] He suffered an injury in training in September 2021,[22][23] a situation he described as a "nightmare".[24]
On 13 July 2022, Nelson agreed to join National League side, Woking on a one-year deal.[25] On 18 October 2022, Nelson joined National League South club Welling United on a one-month loan deal.[26]
On 29 May 2023, Nelson agreed to join National League South side, Farnborough following his release from Woking.[27]
On 10 February 2024, Nelson signed for Isthmian League Premier Division club Chatham Town.[28]
Career statistics edit
- As of 26 April 2024
| Club | Season | League | FA Cup | League Cup | Other | Total | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Division | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||
| Millwall | 2014–15[29] | Championship | 14 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 15 | 0 | |
| 2015–16[30] | League One | 9 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3[a] | 0 | 14 | 0 | |
| 2016–17[9] | League One | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 3[b] | 0 | 9 | 0 | |
| 2017–18[31] | Championship | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 | ||
| 2018–19[32] | Championship | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 | ||
| Total | 26 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 38 | 0 | ||
| Newport County (loan) | 2016–17[9] | League Two | 14 | 0 | — | — | — | 14 | 0 | |||
| Yeovil Town (loan) | 2017–18[31] | League Two | 12 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2[b] | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Chesterfield (loan) | 2017–18[31] | League Two | 15 | 1 | — | — | — | 15 | 1 | |||
| Swindon Town (loan) | 2018–19[32] | League Two | 20 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2[b] | 0 | 24 | 0 |
| Tranmere Rovers (loan) | 2018–19[32] | League Two | 7 | 0 | — | — | 3[c] | 0 | 10 | 0 | ||
| Tranmere Rovers | 2019–20[33] | League One | 19 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3[b] | 0 | 26 | 0 |
| 2020–21[34] | League Two | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4[b] | 0 | 13 | 0 | |
| Total | 28 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 39 | 0 | ||
| Northampton Town | 2021–22[35] | League Two | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1[b] | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Woking | 2022–23[36] | National League | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | |
| Welling United (loan) | 2022–23[37] | National League South | 6 | 0 | — | — | — | 6 | 0 | |||
| Farnborough | 2023–24[37][38] | National League South | 17 | 0 | 1 | 0 | — | 1[d] | 0 | 19 | 0 | |
| Chatham Town | 2023–24 | Isthmian League Premier Division | 11 | 0 | — | — | 1 | 0 | 12 | 0 | ||
| Career total | 160 | 1 | 9 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 23 | 0 | 197 | 1 | ||
- ^ Appearances in Football League Trophy
- ^ a b c d e f Appearance(s) in EFL Trophy
- ^ Appearances in League Two play-offs
- ^ Appearance(s) in FA Trophy
Honours edit
Tranmere Rovers
References edit
- ^ "Club list of registered players: As at 20th May 2017" (PDF). The Football League. p. 54. Retrieved 15 May 2018.
- ^ a b c "Sid Nelson". Barry Hugman's Footballers. Retrieved 13 June 2020.
- ^ "Sid Nelson". 11v11. Retrieved 1 December 2015.
- ^ Sid Nelson at Soccerway. Retrieved 26 October 2022.
- ^ a b c "Sid Nelson: Boyhood dream fulfilled". Millwall F.C. 29 December 2014. Retrieved 2 January 2015.
- ^ a b c Simon Parker (2 January 2015). "Rookie Nelson no stranger to cup ties against Bantams". Telegraph & Argus. Retrieved 2 January 2015.
- ^ "Millwall defender Sid Nelson facing spell on sidelines". The Football League. 31 July 2014. Retrieved 3 January 2015.
- ^ David Williams (4 January 2017). "Newport County AFC complete loan deal for Millwall FC defender Sid Nelson". South Wales Argus. Retrieved 4 January 2017.
- ^ a b c "Games played by Sid Nelson in 2016/2017". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 28 August 2016.
- ^ "Games played by Sid Nelson in 2016/2017". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 11 November 2018.
- ^ "Newport County 2–1 Notts County". BBC Sport. 6 May 2017. Retrieved 6 May 2017.
- ^ "Sid Nelson: Millwall defender joins Yeovil Town on loan until January". BBC Sport. 21 August 2017. Retrieved 3 January 2018.
- ^ "Chesterfield sign Zavon Hines and Millwall's Sid Nelson". BBC Sport. 3 January 2018. Retrieved 3 January 2018.
- ^ "Tim Cahill and Jimmy Abdou: Millwall release veteran Australian and midfielder". BBC Sport. 17 May 2018. Retrieved 18 May 2018.
- ^ Harry Abbott (2 August 2018). "Town sign Nelson on loan from Millwall". Swindon Advertiser. Retrieved 2 August 2018.
- ^ "Sid Nelson joins Tranmere Rovers on loan". Millwall F.C. 29 January 2019. Retrieved 30 January 2019.
- ^ "Sid Nelson: Millwall defender joins Tranmere Rovers on loan". BBC Sport. 29 January 2019. Retrieved 30 January 2019.
- ^ "Millwall: Jordan Archer and Ryan Tunnicliffe among five players released". BBC Sport. 16 May 2019. Retrieved 16 May 2019.
- ^ "Tranmere Rovers: Defenders Calum Woods and Sid Nelson and winger Kieron Morris sign". BBC Sport. 26 June 2019.
- ^ "SID NELSON BECOMES LATEST NEW ADDITION". www.ntfc.co.uk. 9 July 2021.
- ^ "Cobblers bring in centre-back Nelson" – via www.bbc.co.uk.
- ^ "SID NELSON RULED OUT WITH KNEE INJURY". www.ntfc.co.uk.
- ^ "Cobblers to 'manage the situation' after losing another defender". www.northamptonchron.co.uk.
- ^ "Cobblers defender Nelson opens up on his injury 'nightmare'". www.northamptonchron.co.uk.
- ^ O'Sullivan, Daniel (13 July 2022). "Sid Nelson Signs". Woking F.C. Retrieved 13 July 2022.
- ^ "Sid Nelson joins the Wings on loan". www.wellingunited.com. 18 October 2022. Retrieved 19 October 2022.
- ^ Lloyd, Dom (29 May 2023). "Nelson becomes first Summer signing". Farnborough F.C. Retrieved 29 May 2023.
- ^ "Sid Nelson departs". Farnborough F.C. 10 February 2024. Retrieved 10 February 2024.
- ^ "Games played by Sid Nelson in 2014/2015". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 3 April 2016.
- ^ "Games played by Sid Nelson in 2015/2016". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 3 April 2016.
- ^ a b c "Games played by Sid Nelson in 2017/2018". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 28 August 2016.
- ^ a b c "Games played by Sid Nelson in 2018/2019". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 2 August 2018.
- ^ "Games played by Sid Nelson in 2019/2020". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 29 June 2019.
- ^ "Games played by Sid Nelson in 2020/2021". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 23 February 2021.
- ^ "Games played by Sid Nelson in 2021/2022". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 20 December 2021.
- ^ "Games played by Sid Nelson in 2022/2023". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 20 December 2021.
- ^ a b "S. Nelson". Soccerway. Retrieved 24 April 2023.
- ^ For FA Cup Third Qualifying Round: "Emirates FA Cup Third Qualifying Round – Farnborough 0 - 1 Weston-super-Mare". Football Web Pages. 30 September 2023. Retrieved 1 October 2023.
- ^ Pearlman, Michael (25 May 2019). "Newport County 0–1 Tranmere Rovers". BBC Sport. Retrieved 25 May 2019.