Kitt Nelson

Kitt Edward Nelson (born 12 January 2005) is an English footballer who plays as a midfielder for NIFL Premiership club Linfield on loan from EFL Championship side Preston North End.

Personal life Nelson was born in Burnley, Lancashire and raised in nearby Barrowford, attending St Thomas C.E. Primary School in the town and later Clitheroe Royal Grammar School. His father, Matt Nelson, is the lead vocalist in the English indie band Milltown Brothers.

Career Preston North End As a youth player, Nelson joined the youth academy of Preston North End at under-9's level, and on 28 July 2023, Nelson signed his first professional contract at Deepdale; which runs until the summer of 2025.

On 3 February 2025; having featured for Preston during pre-season and then being named on the first team bench on four occasions during the campaign, Nelson signed a new deal with the Lilywhites until the summer of 2028.

Workington loan On 30 September 2023, Nelson joined Northern Premier League side Workington on a youth loan deal originally until 28 October, and on 11 December 2023; his loan deal was extended until the end of the season. He went onto make 27 appearances for The Reds, scoring four times in the process.

Cork City loan On 3 February 2025 having signed a new deal with Preston North End, Nelson was loaned to League of Ireland Premier Division side Cork City until 30 June 2025, A week later, Nelson made his debut in senior league football as he came on as a 77th-minute substitute for Malik Dijksteel during a 2–2 draw against Galway United in the opening game of the campaign. On 7 March, Nelson would then go onto score his first goal in senior league football during a 1–1 draw against Sligo Rovers at Turners Cross. On 21 April 2025, Nelson scored a 96th minute winner in a 2–1 victory at home to Waterford, just 7 minutes after his side had equalised. On 27 June 2025, Nelson extended his loan spell until the end of Cork's season in November.

Linfield loan On 27 August 2026, Nelson signed for NIFL Premiership club Linfield on loan.

Style of play Nelson plays as a Midfielder and is right-footed. He can also operate as a Forward. Speaking in April 2025, while operating as a lone striker for Cork City due to an injury crisis, Nelson spoke on his versatility, stating "I'm predominantly a midfielder but have played a lot of positions. I was playing right-back before I came here and as a holding midfielder but I'd say my favourite role is as number 10. I've played up front a little bit, but mainly in a partnership. Up front by yourself is different, especially because I'm not the biggest. But I like to think I can score goals so that's all I'm thinking about when I'm playing as a striker."

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