Avua-Siav Leo Tomovich Nelson (; born 8 August 1980), or simply Leo Nelson, is a Russian retired professional footballer.

Club career He played in the Russian Football National League for FC Metallurg Lipetsk in 2000.

International career He was the first player of African descent to represent Russia internationally on any level (he played for the Under-19 national team).Не похожий на меня, не похожий на тебя - просто так прохожий, парень чернокожий...

Personal life His father is from Ghana and his mother is Russian.Лео Нельсон: "Горжусь тем, какой есть..."

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