Major League Soccer 2026 · 21 appearances
John Nelson has made 21 Major League Soccer appearances for LA Galaxy in 2026, contributing 0 assists from defence. Averaging 1 tackles per game, John Nelson also commits 0.2 fouls per match with 1 yellow cards. Their average match rating is 6.1.
Recent-form snapshot — 4 tackles and 3 fouls in John Nelson's last 5 Major League Soccer games. The tackle volume drives the main Bet Builder market a modern full-back is priced for.
John Nelson fills LA Galaxy's full-back slot in Major League Soccer 2026, balancing defensive recovery (1 tackles per game) with attacking output (0 assists). The 0.2 fouls per game keep the card-market angle live.
John Nelson has made 1+ tackles in 52% of Major League Soccer appearances this season (11/21). For foul and card markets, they have committed 1+ fouls in 19% of games with 1 bookings. Over their last 5 games: 4 tackles, 3 fouls. LA Galaxy's next fixture is against New England on Sun 6th Sep.
John Nelson averages 1 tackles per Major League Soccer game in 2026, making 1+ tackles in 52% of appearances.
John Nelson commits 0.2 fouls per game and has 1 yellow cards in 21 Major League Soccer appearances this season.
John Nelson has recorded 1+ tackles in 52% of Major League Soccer games this season. Use the match-by-match data above to check recent form and opponent context.
John Nelson has an average match rating of 6.1 across 21 Major League Soccer appearances in 2026.
John Nelson plays as a defender for LA Galaxy, primarily appearing in Major League Soccer fixtures in 2026.
John Nelson plays for LA Galaxy in Major League Soccer during the 2026 season.
John Nelson and LA Galaxy face New England on Sun 6th Sep — see the match-by-match table above for John Nelson's historical output against New England where the fixture has been played in 2026.
| Date | Competition | Opposition | Venue | Result | Score | Minutes | Goals | Assists | Shots | Shots on Target | Passes | Accurate Passes | Tackles | Fouls | Fouls Drawn | Interceptions | Yellow Cards | Opta Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30.08.2026 | Major League Soccer | San Diego | Away | L | 1-3 | 17 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 17 | 16 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1.6 |
| 23.08.2026 | Major League Soccer | CF Montréal | Away | D | 2-2 | 72 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 24 | 16 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 5.8 |
| 20.08.2026 | Major League Soccer | San Jose | Home | W | 1-0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.2 |
| 16.08.2026 | Major League Soccer | Houston | Away | L | 0-1 | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 26 | 21 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 10.6 |
| 02.08.2026 | Major League Soccer | Dallas | Home | D | 0-0 | 90 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 51 | 47 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 23.2 |
| 26.07.2026 | Major League Soccer | San Jose | Away | D | 1-1 | 30 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 17 | 13 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2.4 |
| 23.07.2026 | Major League Soccer | St. Louis | Home | L | 1-3 | 64 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 31 | 24 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 8.2 |
| 18.07.2026 | Major League Soccer | LAFC | Home | L | 0-3 | 65 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 24 | 22 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1.8 |
| 24.05.2026 | Major League Soccer | Houston | Home | D | 1-1 | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 37 | 31 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 10.4 |
| 17.05.2026 | Major League Soccer | Seattle | Away | W | 2-0 | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 51 | 43 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 16.2 |