David Nelson (footballer)

David Nelson

Personal information
Date of birth	3 February 1918(1918-02-03)
Place of birth	Douglas Water, Scotland
Date of death	1988 (aged 69–70)
Playing position	Wing half
Youth career
19xx–1936	St Bernard's
Senior career*
Years	Team	Apps†	(Gls)†
1936–1946	Arsenal	27	(4)
1946–1947	Fulham	23	(2)
1947–1950	Brentford	106	(5)
1950–1951	Queens Park Rangers	31	(0)
1951–1953	Crystal Palace	12	(0)
Total		199	(11)
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only. † Appearances (Goals).

David Nelson (3 February 1918 – 1988) was a Scottish professional footballer who played as a wing half.

Career

Born in Douglas Water, Nelson played youth football with St Bernard's, before playing senior football in England for Arsenal, Fulham, Brentford, Queens Park Rangers and Crystal Palace.^[1][2]

References

1. ^ Profile - Post War English & Scottish Football League A - Z Player's Database
2. ^ Profile - Arsenal F.C.

Persondata
Name	Nelson, David
Alternative names
Short description
Date of birth	3 February 1918
Place of birth	Douglas Water, Scotland
Date of death	1988
Place of death