Reiss Nelson's age, stats, contract, transfer, girlfriend

Reiss Nelson's age, stats, contract, transfer, girlfriend

Helix Odhiambo
updated at April 12, 2023 at 8:15 PM

Reiss Nelson is one of the most exciting youngsters to emerge from Arsenal's academy. He is a young and skilled winger with great potential to become a top football star. As of November 2022, Reiss Nelson's age is 22. The story of his steady rise from Arsenal's youth setup to the senior team will touch your heart.

Reiss Nelson's age
Reiss Nelson celebrates scoring Arsenal's 3rd goal during the Premier League match against Nottingham Forest at Emirates Stadium on 30th October 2022, in London, England. Photo: David Price
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Where is Reiss Nelson from? The talented winger was born on 10th December 1999, in Elephant and Castle, London, United Kingdom. He grew up on south London's Aylesbury Estate alongside his siblings, where he developed an interest in football. Below is a summary of his profile.

Reiss Nelson's profile

Name

Reiss Luke Nelson

Date of birth

10 December 1999

Age

22 (as of November 2022)

Place of birth

Elephant and Castle, London, United Kingdom

Nationality

English

Height

1.75 m

Weight

71.2 kg

Education

The London Nautical School

Career

Professional footballer

Position

Attack/right winger

Teams

Arsenal

Siblings

Ricky, Tessa

Weekly Salary

$43, 600

Social media

Instagram, Facebook, Twitter

Biography

Reiss Nelson's parents come from mixed origins. His father is a Zimbabwean, while his mother is an English lady from the Central London area of Elephant and Castle, England. The Arsenal youngster has two siblings, Ricky and Tessa.

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In February 2020, Nelson revealed how his elder brother, Ricky, helped him become a better person. According to the young winger, his brother protected him from joining bad companies in an area full of crime and gangs. Reiss Nelson's brothers, Rick and Tessa, were both youth workers.

"My brother would always have his arm around me to keep me going in the right direction. I think that's helped me, and without him, I don't know if I'd be here today doing the good things I'm doing for Arsenal." Reiss said.

How tall is Reiss Nelson?

The talented winger is 1.75 m tall, but he is not among the tallest players at Arsenal. He also weighs 71.2 kg.

Who is Reiss Nelson's girlfriend?

Although many players his age are in relationships, Reiss is believed to be single. The Arsenal youngster is focused on building his career.

Early career

Reiss Nelson's contract at Arsenal
Reiss Nelson of Arsenal during the UEFA Youth League match against GNK Dinamo Zagreb on 16th September 2015, in Zagreb, Croatia. Photo: David Price
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Nelson began his early career at a local youth academy called Moonshot. He was later scouted by Tottenham, where he spent a month before moving to Arsenal. The fast-paced winger joined the Gunners at nine.

The winger played for the club's youth ranks for about ten years and scored numerous goals. In his last season, he played 35 matches for the youth teams and scored seven goals. He also made nine appearances for the Under-21 side.

Senior career

Reiss signed his first professional contract with the Gunners in December 2016 after celebrating his 17th birthday.

Arsenal

Reiss Nelson's stats
R. Nelson of Arsenal celebrates scoring their 3rd goal during an EPL match against Nottingham Forest at Emirates Stadium on 30th October 2022, in London, UK. Photo: Charlotte Wilson
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The pacy winger made his senior team debut for the Gunners in a competitive fixture on 6th August 2017. He was brought in as a substitute by Arsene Wenger in a 4-1 victory on penalties against Chelsea to lift the Community Shield at Wembley.

His first goal came in a 5-0 win over Nottingham Forest in a league cup match on 24th September 2019. Reiss often appeared as a substitute under Wenger. He represented the Gunners in numerous competitions.

1899 Hoffenheim

Reiss Nelson's transfer
R. Nelson of Hoffenheim reacts during the Bundesliga match against Borussia Moenchengladbach at Wirsol Rhein-Neckar-Arena on 15th December 2018, in Sinsheim, Germany. Photo: Alex Grimm
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Nelson joined 1899 Hoffenheim in August 2018 in a season-long deal. He enjoyed a great season at the club before returning to Arsenal. He showed promising signs of improving and earned more minutes under Unai Emery.

Feyenoord

How tall is Reiss Nelson?
Reiss Nelson of Feyenoord gets challenged by Nicola Zalewski of AS Roma during their UEFA Conference League final match at Arena Kombetare on May 25 2022, in Tirana, Albania. Photo: Justin Setterfield
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Reiss joined Eredivisie side Feyenoord in August 2021. He played 32 matches for the Dutch club, scoring four times. After the end of the loan period, the player returned to Emirates. He is currently one of the most reliable youngsters by Mikel Arteta.

Against Nottingham Forest in a Premier League match on 30 October 2022, the attacker netted twice in a 5-0 win. His remarkable performances and brilliance have earned him praise from fans and experts.

"I wouldn't like to compare [him to Sterling] but Reiss has the potential to do whatever he wants." Arteta said.

What number is Reiss Nelson?

The youngster wears jersey 24 at Arsenal. However, he used to wear no. 61 during the 2017/18 season. At Hoffenheim, he was given the number 9 shirt.

Reiss Nelson's contract

His contract expires on 30th June 2023. However, the latest on Reiss Nelson's transfer rumours indicate he is likely to renew with the club. Initially, he was linked with an exit, but the winger has shown immense commitment and earned Arteta's trust.

Reiss Nelson's stats

The former England Under-21 star has had an admirable senior career that has seen him score over 15 goals. He has represented England's youth teams from the Under-16 to Under-21 sides, but he is yet to receive his senior team call.

Team

Games

Goals

Assists

Arsenal

52

6

5

Feyenoord Rotterdam

32

4

7

TSG 1899 Hoffenheim

29

7

1

Total

113

17

13

Reiss Nelson's injury updates

The youngster featured in Arteta's squad on the season's opening day before picking a quadriceps injury in training. As a result, he missed a couple of fixtures in over a month and returned after successful rehabilitation. Reiss is currently fit and has featured in recent games for the club.

Reiss Nelson and Jadon Sancho

Reiss Nelson and Jadon Sancho
Jadon Sancho (L) of Man City and his childhood friend, Nelson (R) of Arsenal, during their Premier League 2 match at Emirates Stadium on 13th March 2017, in London, England. Photo: Stuart MacFarlane
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Nelson and Sancho share a strong friendship bond that began in their childhood. In 2019, the Arsenal winger said Sancho is his best friend.

"It was kind of surreal. A lot of people think that Jadon and I are just friends through playing football together, but actually, he's my best friend. I've known him since we were both so young." Reiss said.

Sancho is a Manchester United winger who joined the club from Borussia Dortmund. He lived with his parents at the Guinness Trust Buildings near Kennington Park, where he grew up alongside Reiss.

They used to play together for local teams before partying ways to join different academies. Sancho joined Watford's youth setup while his friend went to Arsenal. The United winger later joined Manchester City's academy before moving to Dortmund.

Reiss Nelson's salary

The young footballer earns around $43 600 weekly and $2.24 million annually at Arsenal. His salary is expected to increase once he extends his new contract. Meanwhile, his friend Sancho takes home around $397,000 weekly at Man United, making him the third highest-paid player at Old Trafford in 2022.

Reiss Nelson's FIFA 22 rating

The right-footed winger has an overall rating of 73 and a potential of 80 in FIFA 22. His best skills include dribbling, ball control, vision, and passing.

Only a few players of Reiss Nelson's age have achieved his success. Through hard work and consistency, he may become one of the best players in football. He has also earned the trust of his manager Arteta and Arsenal fans.

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Helix Odhiambo is an award-winning Kenyan journalist and content creator with over 6 years of experience. In 2016, he won the Goal Blaze Correspondent Award for young writers.