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.
Career Nelson was born in Lewisham, Greater London. He first signed for Millwall at the age of eight. He was captain of their youth team, and turned professional in August 2014. He made his senior debut for them on 28 December 2014. He was praised by manager Ian Holloway as the team's "best player" in that match. Nelson stated it was a "dream" to play for the club his family supports.
On 4 January 2017, Nelson joined League Two side Newport County on loan until the end of the 2016–17 season. He made his debut on 7 January, playing the full 90 minutes in a 1–3 away league defeat at Stevenage. 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.
On 21 August 2017, Nelson signed for League Two club Yeovil Town on loan until January 2018. He moved on loan to Chesterfield in January 2018.
He was offered a new contract by Millwall at the end of the 2017–18 season. He moved on loan to Swindon Town in August 2018.
In January 2019, Nelson joined League Two side Tranmere Rovers on loan until the end of the 2018–19 season.
In May 2019, it was announced that Nelson would be one of five players released by Millwall when their contracts expired.
In June 2019 he signed a two-year contract with Tranmere Rovers.
On 9 July 2021, Nelson joined Northampton Town on a one-year deal. He suffered an injury in training in September 2021, a situation he described as a "nightmare".
On 13 July 2022, Nelson agreed to join National League side, Woking on a one-year deal. On 18 October 2022, Nelson joined National League South club Welling United on a one-month loan deal.
On 29 May 2023, Nelson agreed to join National League South side, Farnborough following his release from Woking.
On 10 February 2024, Nelson signed for Isthmian League Premier Division club Chatham Town.
Career statistics
+ Appearances and goals by club, season and competitionClubSeasonLeagueFA CupLeague CupOtherTotalDivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsMillwall2014–15Championship1401000—1502015–16League One901010301402016–17League One30102030902017–18Championship000000—002018–19Championship000000—00Total260303060380Newport County (loan)2016–17League Two140———140Yeovil Town (loan)2017–18League Two120000020140Chesterfield (loan)2017–18League Two151———151Swindon Town (loan)2018–19League Two200101020240Tranmere Rovers (loan)2018–19League Two70——30100Tranmere Rovers2019–20League One1904000302602020–21League Two90000040130Total280400070390Northampton Town2021–22League Two2000101040Woking2022–23National League2000—0020Welling United (loan)2022–23National League South60———60Farnborough2023–24For FA Cup Third Qualifying Round: National League South17010—10190Chatham Town2023–24Isthmian League Premier Division120——10130Career total161190502301981
Honours Tranmere Rovers EFL League Two play-offs: 2019
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