What stands out
As a creator he ranks in the division's top 18%, making 6 chances for team-mates over the season.
He beats his man 2.6 times per 90, a top-1% dribbling rate.
Shooting
How often he shoots, how good the chances are, and whether he is finishing them.
Goals
2
0.33 per 90
Expected goals
0.9
0.14 per 90
better than 62% of the league
Shots per 90
1.5
9 shots total
better than 64% of the league
On target per 90
0.5
3 on target total
better than 58% of the league
xG on target
1.8
quality of what he hits
Goals vs xG
+1.1
scoring above his chances
Creating
Chances he makes for other people.
Expected assists
1.1
0.18 per 90
better than 82% of the league
Chances created
6
1.0 per 90
Dribbles per 90
2.6
better than 99% of the league
Defending and discipline
Work off the ball, and how often he gives the referee a decision to make.
Tackles per 90
1.0
better than 28% of the league
Interceptions per 90
0.5
better than 23% of the league
Recoveries per 90
2.6
better than 13% of the league
Fouls per 90
2.0
Yellow cards
2
All figures are counted match data for the 2026 MLS season, not projections. Per-90 rates need a minimum number of minutes before Nelson appears in them, so a stat absent above is one the season does not yet support. Club form and fixture predictions are on the Austin FC page.