About Colin Nelson
Lived 1938 – 2025 (aged 87). Colin Nelson was a British association football player.
Colin Nelson (13 March 1938 – 20 November 2025) was an English footballer who played for Sunderland as a full back.
Nelson died on 20 November 2025, at the age of 87.
Club career Nelson made his debut for Sunderland against Bristol City in a 4–1 on 25 October 1958 at Ashton Gate. In total he made 146 league appearances, scoring two goals at his time with the club from 1958 to 1964. He then moved to Mansfield Town, where he made 38 appearances without scoring from 1964 to 1966.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Colin Nelson?
English footballer (born 1938)
When was Colin Nelson born?
Colin Nelson was born on 13 March 1938 in The Boldons.
When did Colin Nelson die?
Colin Nelson died on 20 November 2025.
What was Colin Nelson's occupation?
Colin Nelson was an association football player.
What nationality was Colin Nelson?
Colin Nelson was British.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Colin Nelson (footballer, born 1938)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Colin Nelson. https://biography.guide/colin-nelson/
MLA: "Colin Nelson." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/colin-nelson/.
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