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Strengths
- Disciplined
- Defensive stability
- Veteran leadership
Key traits
- Right-footed specialist
- New Zealand international
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Ryan Nelsen profile
- Position
- Defender
- Nationality
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New Zealand
- Date of birth
- 18 Oct 1977 (48 years)
- Height
- 183 cm
- Weight
- 90 kg
- Preferred foot
- Right
Ryan Nelsen recent team matches
| Fixture | League | Date | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
Japan vs New Zealand
|
Japanese Kirin Cup | 05 Oct 2026 | 2 – 1 |
Panama vs New Zealand
|
Japanese Kirin Cup | 01 Oct 2026 | 1 – 1 |
China vs New Zealand
|
CFA Team China International Tournament | 27 Sep 2026 | 0 – 3 |
Palestine vs New Zealand
|
CFA Team China International Tournament | 24 Sep 2026 | 2 – 2 |
New Zealand vs Belgium
|
FIFA World Cup | 27 Jun 2026 | 1 – 5 |
|
New Zealand vs India
|
International Friendly | 12 Nov 2026 | Upcoming |
|
New Zealand vs India
|
International Friendly | 15 Nov 2026 | Upcoming |
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About Ryan Nelsen
Ryan Nelsen is a 48-year-old New Zealand professional footballer who plays as a defender.
Born on 18 October 1977 in New Zealand, Ryan Nelsen has been eligible for senior professional football since 1994. Ryan Nelsen stands 183 cm tall and weighs 90 kg, and is right-footed.
As more New Zealand national team fixtures are played, Ryan Nelsen's career stats, recent goals, and attribute radar will update automatically on this page.
Next up: New Zealand vs India in the International Friendly on Thursday 12 November 2026 at 06:00 UTC. Most recent fixture: Japan 2-1 New Zealand in the Japanese Kirin Cup.
Bookmark this Ryan Nelsen hub on SportScore for live match updates, fresh goal totals, attribute radar changes, and every upcoming fixture — everything updates automatically as new data lands in our live feed.
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Frequently asked questions about Ryan Nelsen
What team does Ryan Nelsen play for?
Ryan Nelsen's current club is not on record in our data yet. Check back as we ingest new lineups from upcoming matches.
What position does Ryan Nelsen play?
Ryan Nelsen plays as a defender.
How old is Ryan Nelsen?
Ryan Nelsen was born on 18 October 1977, making them 48 years old.
What nationality is Ryan Nelsen?
Ryan Nelsen represents New Zealand.
How tall is Ryan Nelsen?
Ryan Nelsen stands 183 cm tall and weighs 90 kg.
Is Ryan Nelsen left-footed or right-footed?
Ryan Nelsen's preferred foot is right.
Does Ryan Nelsen play for the national team?
Ryan Nelsen is eligible for New Zealand. Their next match is New Zealand vs India on Thursday 12 November 2026 UTC.
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