About David Nelson
Lived 1918 – 1988 (aged 70). David Nelson was a British association football player and association football coach.
Personal life Nelson served as a sergeant in the British Army during the Second World War. Southern League 3 0
3 0 Fulham 1946–47
40 3 2 0
42 3 1948–49
13 0
13 0 1950–51 18 0 0 0
18 0
31 0 0 0
31 0
1952–53 1 30 3 1954–55 0 20 0
44 2 4 0 6 1 54 3
244 21 16 0 6 1 266 22
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Frequently asked questions
Who was David Nelson?
Scottish footballer
When was David Nelson born?
David Nelson was born on 3 February 1918 in Douglas Water.
When did David Nelson die?
David Nelson died on 27 September 1988 in Connecticut.
What was David Nelson's occupation?
David Nelson was an association football player and association football coach.
What nationality was David Nelson?
David Nelson was British.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: David Nelson (footballer)
Cite this page
APA: Biography.guide. (2026). David Nelson. https://biography.guide/david-nelson-association-football-player/
MLA: "David Nelson." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/david-nelson-association-football-player/.
Chicago: "David Nelson." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/david-nelson-association-football-player/.
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