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Ben Nelson is a defender from England who plays for Leicester City, wearing shirt number 4. This season he has scored 1 goal and provided 1 assist in 24 appearances. Born in 2004, he stands 1.93 m tall.
Player information
Full name
Benjamin Harvey Nelson
Known as
B. Nelson
Position
Defender
Team
Leicester City
Nationality
England
Date of birth
18 March 2004
Age
22 years
Height
1.93 m
Weight
87 kg
Sex
Male
Shirt number
4
Season statistics
24
Matches
1
Goals
1
Assists
3
Yellow cards
0
Red cards
Recent matches · last 4
D
W
L
D
Trophy cabinet · 1 won
Clubs and national teams · 1
The career of Ben Nelson so far
Ben Nelson's career began at Leicester U21. He moved to Rochdale in 2022, to Leicester U21 in 2023 and then to Leicester City in 2025, among 7 recorded transfers in total. He has won 2 trophies, including Championship. He currently plays for Leicester City, with 1 goal in 24 appearances this season.
Career history · 7 transfers
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2025
Oxford United Leicester City
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2024
Leicester City Oxford United
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2023
Leicester U21 Leicester City
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2023
Doncaster Rovers Leicester U21
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2023
Leicester U21 Doncaster Rovers
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2023
Rochdale Leicester U21
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2022
Leicester U21 Rochdale
Frequently asked questions about Ben Nelson
What team does Ben Nelson play for?
Ben Nelson plays for Leicester City.
What position does Ben Nelson play?
Ben Nelson plays as a defender, usually as a centre back.
How old is Ben Nelson?
Ben Nelson is 22 years old, born on 18 March 2004.
How tall is Ben Nelson?
Ben Nelson is 1.93 m (6′4″) tall.
How many goals has Ben Nelson scored this season?
Ben Nelson has scored 1 goal in 24 appearances this season.
Where is Ben Nelson from?
Ben Nelson is from England.
Which teams has Ben Nelson played for?
Ben Nelson has played for Leicester U21, Rochdale, Doncaster Rovers, Leicester City and Oxford United.
What shirt number does Ben Nelson wear?
Ben Nelson wears shirt number 4 for Leicester City.
When did Ben Nelson join Leicester City?
Ben Nelson joined Leicester City from Oxford United on 31 May 2025.