Curtis Nelson
Encyclopedia
Curtis Alexander Nelson is an English professional footballer who plays as a defender
for Plymouth Argyle
.
as an apprentice before being released in February 2009. He joined Plymouth Argyle
two months later. His performances in the 2009–10 season
for the youth team and reserves, in both defence and midfield, earned him a place in the first team squad for the club's final match of the campaign against Peterborough United
. Nelson trained with the first team during throughout their 2010–11 pre-season and impressed manager Peter Reid
. "I was very impressed with young Curtis," said Reid. "I like young players and he will be training with us all the time now. He played centre-back last year but he can play midfield as well." He made his first team debut on 10 August 2010 in the League Cup
against Notts County
, replacing Anton Peterlin
as a second-half substitute.
On 28 March 2011 Nelson was called up into the England U18 squad for a friendly against Italy, in Carpi, on 12 April 2011. Nelson was the only player in the squad from a club outside the Premier League and Championship, but was the most experienced in terms of first team appearances..
Defender (association football)
Within the sport of association football, a defender is an outfield player whose primary role is to prevent the opposition from attacking....
for Plymouth Argyle
Plymouth Argyle F.C.
Plymouth Argyle Football Club is an English professional football club, based in Plymouth, Devon, that plays in Football League Two.Since becoming professional in 1903, the club has won five Football League titles, five Southern League titles and one Western League title. The 2009–10 season was the...
.
Playing career
Nelson spent seven years with Stoke CityStoke City F.C.
Stoke City Football Club is an English professional football club based in Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire that plays in the Premier League. Founded in 1863, it is the oldest club in the Premier League, and considered to be the second oldest professional football club in the world, after Notts...
as an apprentice before being released in February 2009. He joined Plymouth Argyle
Plymouth Argyle F.C.
Plymouth Argyle Football Club is an English professional football club, based in Plymouth, Devon, that plays in Football League Two.Since becoming professional in 1903, the club has won five Football League titles, five Southern League titles and one Western League title. The 2009–10 season was the...
two months later. His performances in the 2009–10 season
2009–10 Plymouth Argyle F.C. season
The 2009–10 season was the 115th season in the history of Plymouth Argyle Football Club, their 85th in the Football League, and 41st in the second tier of the English football league system. Their 21st place finish in the 2008–09 season meant it was their sixth successive season playing in the...
for the youth team and reserves, in both defence and midfield, earned him a place in the first team squad for the club's final match of the campaign against Peterborough United
Peterborough United F.C.
Peterborough United Football Club are a professional English football club based in Peterborough. Peterborough United formed in 1934 and played in the old Midland League, which they won six times; eventually being admitted to the Football League in 1960, replacing Gateshead. Their home ground is...
. Nelson trained with the first team during throughout their 2010–11 pre-season and impressed manager Peter Reid
Peter Reid
Peter Reid is an English football manager, pundit and retired player, who is currently without a club since his departure from Plymouth Argyle.A defensive midfielder in his playing days, Reid enjoyed a long and successful career...
. "I was very impressed with young Curtis," said Reid. "I like young players and he will be training with us all the time now. He played centre-back last year but he can play midfield as well." He made his first team debut on 10 August 2010 in the League Cup
2010–11 Football League Cup
The 2010–11 Football League Cup, known as the Carling Cup due to the competition's sponsorship by lager brand Carling, was the 51st season of the Football League Cup, a knock-out competition for England's top 92 football clubs....
against Notts County
Notts County F.C.
Notts County Football Club are an English professional football club based in Nottingham. They are the oldest of all the clubs in the world that are now professional, having been formed in 1862. They currently play in League One of The Football League, the third tier of the English football system...
, replacing Anton Peterlin
Anton Peterlin (soccer)
Anton Alexander Peterlin is an American soccer player who plays for Football League One club Walsall as a midfielder, having previously played for San Francisco Seals, Ventura County Fusion, Everton and Plymouth Argyle....
as a second-half substitute.
On 28 March 2011 Nelson was called up into the England U18 squad for a friendly against Italy, in Carpi, on 12 April 2011. Nelson was the only player in the squad from a club outside the Premier League and Championship, but was the most experienced in terms of first team appearances..
External links
- Curtis Nelson at The Football AssociationThe Football AssociationThe Football Association, also known as simply The FA, is the governing body of football in England, and the Crown Dependencies of Jersey, Guernsey and the Isle of Man. It was formed in 1863, and is the oldest national football association...