Zack Nelson
.jpg) Nelson playing for AFC Wimbledon in 2026 | |||
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Zack Mark Anthony Emeka Nelson[1] | ||
| Date of birth | 21 April 2005 | ||
| Place of birth | Camden, England[2] | ||
| Height | 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)[3] | ||
| Position | Midfielder | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team | AFC Wimbledon | ||
| Number | 10 | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 2012–2020 | Tottenham Hotspur | ||
| 2020–2024 | Luton Town | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2024–2026 | Luton Town | 41 | (1) |
| 2026 | → AFC Wimbledon (loan) | 18 | (1) |
| 2026– | AFC Wimbledon | 6 | (0) |
| International career‡ | |||
| 2024 | England U20 | 5 | (0) |
|
* Club domestic league appearances and goals as of 21:10, 14 September 2026 (UTC) ‡ National team caps and goals as of 13:40, 12 December 2024 (UTC) | |||
Zack Mark Anthony Emeka Nelson (born 21 April 2005) is an English professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for EFL League One club AFC Wimbledon.
Club career
[edit]Luton Town
[edit]Nelson was a youth product of Tottenham Hotspur from the age of 7 to 15, before finishing his development with Luton Town after a successful trial.[2] He rose up their youth categories and started training with their senior team in September 2022.[4] On 6 March 2023, he signed his first development contract with Luton Town.[5] On 31 January 2024, he extended his contract with the club.[6] Nelson made his senior and professional debut with Luton Town as a late substitute in a 1–1 Premier League draw with Crystal Palace on 9 March 2024.[7]
AFC Wimbledon (loan)
[edit]On 20 January 2026, Nelson joined League One club AFC Wimbledon on loan until the end of the 2025–26 season.[8]
On 8 May 2026, Luton Town announced that Nelson would leave in the summer following the expiration of his contract.[9]
AFC Wimbledon
[edit]On 24 June 2026, Nelson agreed a two-year deal to join AFC Wimbledon on a permanent deal.[10]
International career
[edit]In September 2024, Nelson made his debut for England U20 starting in a victory against Romania at Edgeley Park.[11]
Career statistics
[edit]- As of match played 12 September 2026[12]
| Club | Season | League | FA Cup | EFL Cup | Other | Total | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Division | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||
| Luton Town | 2023–24[13] | Premier League | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 2 | 0 | |
| 2024–25[14] | Championship | 21 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | — | 23 | 1 | ||
| 2025–26[15] | League One | 18 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 4[a] | 1 | 25 | 3 | |
| Total | 41 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 1 | 50 | 4 | ||
| AFC Wimbledon (loan) | 2025–26[15] | League One | 18 | 1 | – | – | 0 | 0 | 18 | 1 | ||
| AFC Wimbledon | 2026–27[16] | League One | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1[a] | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Career total | 65 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 4 | 2 | 5 | 1 | 77 | 5 | ||
- 1 2 Appearance(s) in EFL Trophy
References
[edit]- ↑ EFL (10 February 2026). "EFL Squad List: Season 2025/26". EFL. Retrieved 14 April 2026.
- 1 2 "Zack Nelson - Midfielder | Luton Town FC". www.lutontown.co.uk. Retrieved 31 March 2024.
- ↑ "Zack Nelson - Luton Town - Aktuelles Spielerprofil". sportdaten.sportbild.bild.de. Retrieved 31 March 2024.
- ↑ Simmonds, Mike (29 September 2022). "Town chief tips impressive Hatters teenager to have a good future at Kenilworth Road". Luton Today. Retrieved 31 March 2024.
- ↑ O'Reilly, Dec (6 March 2023). "Five Youth Team players secure professional development contracts!". www.lutontown.co.uk. Retrieved 31 March 2024.
- ↑ Simmonds, Mike (1 February 2024). "Exciting Luton Town academy graduate signs a new deal with the Hatters". Luton Today. Retrieved 31 March 2024.
- ↑ Cunliffe, James (13 March 2024). "Edwards to follow Liverpool injury crisis blueprint of Klopp's kids after Nelson debut". The Lutonian. Retrieved 31 March 2024.
- ↑ "Wimbledon loan move for Nelson - Luton Town FC". www.lutontown.co.uk. Retrieved 14 April 2026.
- ↑ "Jacob Brown: Striker among three to leave Luton Town". BBC Sport. 8 May 2026. Retrieved 24 May 2026.
- ↑ "Nelson joins AFC Wimbledon in permanent deal". www.bbc.co.uk. Retrieved 14 April 2026.
- ↑ Simmonds, Mike (11 September 2024). "Luton teen Nelson 'honoured' to make England Elite Squad debut in Romania victory". Luton Today. Retrieved 8 January 2026.
- ↑ Zack Nelson at Soccerbase
- ↑ "Games played by Zack Nelson in 2023/2024". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 11 September 2025.
- ↑ "Games played by Zack Nelson in 2024/2025". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 11 September 2025.
- 1 2 "Games played by Zack Nelson in 2025/2026". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 11 September 2025.
- ↑ "Games played by Zack Nelson in 2026/2027". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 11 September 2025.
External links
[edit]- Zack Nelson at Soccerway