John Nelson
LA Galaxy · shirt 14
Key facts
How many goals has John Nelson scored in 2026?
2026 numbers
John Nelson played 22 matches in 2026, 13 as a starter, across MLS 2026. He added up 1,306 minutes, 0 goals and 0 assists.
By competitioneverything on record
| Competition | MP | Min | Goals | Ast. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MLS 2026 | 22 | 1,306 | 0 | 0 |
| MLS 2025 | 6 | 347 | 0 | 0 |
| MLS 2024 | 7 | 435 | 1 | 1 |
| MLS 2023 | 2 | 176 | 0 | 0 |
| MLS 2021 | 1 | 13 | 0 | 0 |
When does Nelson score?
His 1 recorded goals, by minute and by type.
Goals by match period1 goal
He scored 0 of his 1 goals in the first half and 1 in the second. His most prolific period is 46-60'. None was a penalty.
Streaks
Who he scores against
 Colorado Rapids | 1 goal |
His weight at LA Galaxy
How much the team changes with him on the pitch, in MLS 2026.
With and without him22 with him · 4 without him
With Nelson on the pitch, LA Galaxy gets 0.91 points per match in 22 matches. Without him, 2.50 in 4 matches. He was involved in 0% of the team's goals and was on the pitch for 56% of the minutes.
Against the rest of MLS 2026
Per 90 minutes: among the 489 players in MLS 2026 who played at least a quarter of their team's minutes. Minutes: among the 808 who played.
Top scorers of MLS 2026
| 1 | Lionel Messi | 19 |
| 2 | Petar Musa | 17 |
| 3 | Sam Surridge | 15 |
| 4 | Milan Iloski | 15 |
| 5 | Nicolas Ezequiel Fernandez Mercau | 15 |
Top assists of MLS 2026
| 1 | Lionel Messi | 11 |
| 2 | Anders Dreyer | 10 |
| 3 | Cristian Espinoza | 9 |
| 4 | Albert Rusnak | 9 |
| 5 | Justin Ellis | 8 |
What happens with Nelson on the pitch?
His 2026 matches, counting only the minutes he played.
Goals with him on the pitch
With him on the pitch, his team scored 17 goals and conceded 26. One conceded every 50 minutes.
Results when he plays22 matches
Continuity
Who does Nelson play with?
His partners in front of goal and the teammates he shares the pitch with the most.
Who sets him up
| M. Yamane | 1 assist |
He sets up
| J. Paintsil | 1 goal |
Shared minutesMLS 2026
| Teammate | Minutes together | Points per match |
|---|---|---|
| Justin Haak | 1,204 | 0.85 |
| JT Marcinkowski | 1,176 | 1.00 |
| Jakob Glesnes | 1,037 | 0.94 |
| Joseph Paintsil | 980 | 0.87 |
| Lucas Sanabria | 890 | 0.94 |
He came off the bench in 12 matches. When he is substituted, he comes off on average at minute 78. Yellow cards: 3.
What's next
MLS 2026 · Sunday, October 11
St. Louis City vs LA GalaxySee the preview
Against St. Louis City he has played 1 recorded matches, with 0 goals and 0 assists. The match preview has the head-to-head record, the form of both teams and who scores the goals.
His latest matches
Form
| Date | Opponent | Result | Min | Goals and assists |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27/09 | Colorado Rapids MLS 2026 | 3-2 | 90' | — |
| 13/09 |  Seattle Sounders FCMLS 2026 | 1-1 | 90' | — |
| 10/09 | @  Vancouver WhitecapsMLS 2026 | 0-3 | 21' | — |
| 06/09 |  New England Rev.MLS 2026 | 2-1 | — | — |
| 30/08 | @ San Diego FC MLS 2026 | 1-3 | 17' | — |
| 22/08 | @  Montreal ImpactMLS 2026 | 2-2 | 72' | — |
| 20/08 |  San Jose EarthquakesMLS 2026 | 1-0 | 1' | — |
| 16/08 | @  Houston DynamoMLS 2026 | 0-1 | 90' | — |
Career
The teams we have seen him play for.
Teams
- LA Galaxy31/03/2024 to 27/09/2026 · 35 matches · 1 goal
- St. Louis City12/03/2023 to 08/07/2023 · 2 matches · 0 goals
FC Dallas01/08/2021 to 01/08/2021 · 1 match · 0 goals
Data from the matches recorded on ProdeLibre. Updated on September 27, 2026.