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Sid Nelson
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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.[4]
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Nelson was born in Lewisham, Greater London.[2] He first signed for Millwall at the age of eight.[5] He was captain of their youth team,[6] and turned professional in August 2014.[7] He made his senior debut for them on 28 December 2014.[5][6] He was praised by manager Ian Holloway as the team's "best player" in that match.[6] Nelson stated it was a "dream" to play for the club his family supports.[5]
On 4 January 2017, Nelson joined League Two side Newport County on loan until the end of the 2016–17 season.[8] He made his debut on 7 January, playing the full 90 minutes in a 1–3 away league defeat at Stevenage.[9] 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.[10][11]
On 21 August 2017, Nelson signed for League Two club Yeovil Town on loan until January 2018.[12] He moved on loan to Chesterfield in January 2018.[13]
He was offered a new contract by Millwall at the end of the 2017–18 season.[14] He moved on loan to Swindon Town in August 2018.[15]
In January 2019, Nelson joined League Two side Tranmere Rovers on loan until the end of the 2018–19 season.[16][17]
In May 2019, it was announced that Nelson would be one of five players released by Millwall when their contracts expired.[18]
In June 2019 he signed a two-year contract with Tranmere Rovers.[19]
On 9 July 2021, Nelson joined Northampton Town on a one-year deal.[20][21] He suffered an injury in training in September 2021,[22][23] a situation he described as a "nightmare".[24]
On 13 July 2022, Nelson agreed to join National League side, Woking on a one-year deal.[25] On 18 October 2022, Nelson joined National League South club Welling United on a one-month loan deal.[26]
On 29 May 2023, Nelson agreed to join National League South side, Farnborough following his release from Woking.[27]
On 10 February 2024, Nelson signed for Isthmian League Premier Division club Chatham Town.[28]
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- As of 3 May 2024
- Appearances in Football League Trophy
- Appearance(s) in EFL Trophy
- Appearances in League Two play-offs
- Appearance(s) in FA Trophy
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Tranmere Rovers
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