David Nelson

Date of birth03 February 1918
Place of birthDouglas Water
PositionWing half

Dave Nelson was one of those players whose career was severely disrupted by WW2 during which he made 164 War time appearances for Arsenal.

Club history

Team Joined Left Loan / Trialist
Arsenal 01 May 1936 01 Dec 1946
Fulham 01 Dec 1946 01 Aug 1947
Brentford 01 Aug 1947 01 Feb 1950
Queens Park Rangers 01 Feb 1950 01 Mar 1952

Club stats

Season Team Competition Apps Subs Goals Y R
1936-37 Arsenal League Division One 8
3
1938-39 Arsenal League Division One 9
1
1945-46 Arsenal FA Cup 2
1946-47 Arsenal League Division One 10


Please note: Career stats are based on performances in the Premier and Football Leagues and (in most cases all) internationals.