Reiss Luke Nelson – Player Profile
Date of Birth: December 10, 1999 (25)
Place of Birth: Elephant and Castle, London, England
Nationality: English (also eligible for Jamaica and Zimbabwe)
Height: 1.75 m
Foot: Right
Primary Position: Right Winger
Secondary Roles: Left Winger, Attacking Midfielder
Club Details & Contract
Current Club: Arsenal FC (Premier League, England’s top tier)
Squad Number: 24
Joined Senior Team: July 1, 2019
Contract Expiry: June 30, 2027 (extended July 6, 2023)
Kit Supplier: adidas
Market Value (30 May 2025): €16.00 million (peaked at €18 million in December 2024)
Career Journey & Loan Spells
Developed through Arsenal’s academy (2007–2017) after starting at Lewisham Borough (2005–2007).
Senior debut in 2017; since then, loan spells include:
Hoffenheim (2018–2019): 23 Bundesliga apps, 7 goals
Feyenoord (2021–2022): 21 Eredivisie apps, 2 goals
Spent the 2024–25 season on loan at Fulham, making 11 Premier League appearances and scoring once.
Career Stats (All Competitions)
Competition Apps Goals Assists
Total 231 46 30
Premier League 61 5 3
Bundesliga 23 7 1
Eredivisie 21 2 4
Europa League 20 1 2
Premier League 2 (U23) 46 19 11
Assist data based on available stats
Total Minutes Played: 11,673
Honours & Accolades
FA Cup Winner: 2019–20
FA Community Shield: 2017 & 2020
Premier League 2 Champion (Arsenal U23): 2017–18
Bundesliga Rookie of the Month: October 2018
UEFA European U‑17 Championship Team of the Tournament: 2016
Premier League Game Changer of the Season: 2022–23
Arsenal Goal of the Season: 2022–23
International Career
Nelson has featured for England at every youth level, from the Under-16s all the way up to the Under-21s.
England U21: 12 caps, 6 goals
Strong performances in youth European competitions, including standout seasons at U17 and U21 levels
Recent Form & Prospects
2024–25 Loan Return: Joined Fulham but was sidelined by a late-season hamstring injury, limiting his appearances.
Transfer Buzz: Rumored to be considering a permanent move back to Fulham or elsewhere this summer, with a possible valuation around £20 million.
With only one Premier League start last season at Arsenal, Nelson’s future remains murky—likely to involve another loan or permanent exit to regain momentum.
Summary
Reiss Nelson is a technically gifted winger, having gained versatile experience across England, Germany, and the Netherlands. Rising from Arsenal’s academy, he’s showcased flashes of brilliance, especially in youth and cup competitions, but has struggled to maintain consistent top-flight form, partly due to injuries. As he enters the prime years of his career, the coming transfer window could be pivotal: a fresh loan or move might reignite his trajectory and help realize the potential Arsenal once saw in him.