Zack Mark Anthony Emeka Nelson (born 21 April 2005) is an English professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for EFL League One club Luton Town. He will become a free agent on 30 June 2026.[4]
Club career
Luton Town
Nelson was a youth product of Tottenham Hotspur from the age of 7 to 15, before finishing his development with Luton Town after a successful trial.[2] He rose up their youth categories and started training with their senior team in September 2022.[5] On 6 March 2023, he signed his first development contract with Luton Town.[6] On 31 January 2024, he extended his contract with the club.[7] Nelson made his senior and professional debut with Luton Town as a late substitute in a 1–1 Premier League draw with Crystal Palace on 9 March 2024.[8]
AFC Wimbledon (loan)
On 20 January 2026, Nelson joined League One club AFC Wimbledon on loan until the end of the 2025–26 season.[9]
On 8 May 2026, Luton said the player would leave in the summer once his contract had expired.[10]
International career
In September 2024, Nelson made his debut for England U20 starting in a victory against Romania at Edgeley Park.[11]
Career statistics
- As of match played 25 April 2026[12]
| Club | Season | League | FA Cup | EFL Cup | Other | Total | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Division | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||
| Luton Town | 2023–24[13] | Premier League | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 2 | 0 | |
| 2024–25[14] | Championship | 21 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | — | 23 | 1 | ||
| 2025–26[15] | League One | 18 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 4[a] | 1 | 25 | 3 | |
| Total | 41 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 1 | 50 | 4 | ||
| AFC Wimbledon (loan) | 2025–26[15] | League One | 18 | 1 | – | – | 0 | 0 | 18 | 1 | ||
| Career total | 59 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 1 | 68 | 5 | ||
- ^ Appearance(s) in EFL Trophy
References
- ^ EFL (10 February 2026). “EFL Squad List: Season 2025/26”. EFL. Retrieved 14 April 2026.
- ^ a b “Zack Nelson – Midfielder | Luton Town FC”. www.lutontown.co.uk. Retrieved 31 March 2024.
- ^ “Zack Nelson – Luton Town – Aktuelles Spielerprofil”. sportdaten.sportbild.bild.de. Retrieved 31 March 2024.
- ^ “Luton Town Retained and Released List 2026 – Luton Town FC”. www.lutontown.co.uk. Retrieved 8 May 2026.
- ^ Simmonds, Mike (29 September 2022). “Town chief tips impressive Hatters teenager to have a good future at Kenilworth Road”. Luton Today. Retrieved 31 March 2024.
- ^ O’Reilly, Dec (6 March 2023). “Five Youth Team players secure professional development contracts!”. www.lutontown.co.uk. Retrieved 31 March 2024.
- ^ Simmonds, Mike (1 February 2024). “Exciting Luton Town academy graduate signs a new deal with the Hatters”. Luton Today. Retrieved 31 March 2024.
- ^ Cunliffe, James (13 March 2024). “Edwards to follow Liverpool injury crisis blueprint of Klopp’s kids after Nelson debut”. The Lutonian. Retrieved 31 March 2024.
- ^ “Wimbledon loan move for Nelson – Luton Town FC”. www.lutontown.co.uk. Retrieved 14 April 2026.
- ^ “Jacob Brown: Striker among three to leave Luton Town”. BBC Sport. 8 May 2026. Retrieved 24 May 2026.
- ^ Simmonds, Mike (11 September 2024). “Luton teen Nelson ‘honoured’ to make England Elite Squad debut in Romania victory”. Luton Today. Retrieved 8 January 2026.
- ^ Zack Nelson at Soccerbase
- ^ “Games played by Zack Nelson in 2023/2024”. Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 11 September 2025.
- ^ “Games played by Zack Nelson in 2024/2025”. Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 11 September 2025.
- ^ a b “Games played by Zack Nelson in 2025/2026”. Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 11 September 2025.
External links
- Zack Nelson at Soccerway