Reiss Nelson
Winger · Arsenal · England
About Reiss Nelson
Reiss Nelson is an English winger born in Elephant and Castle who joined Arsenal's academy aged eight. He has had notable loan spells at Hoffenheim, Feyenoord and Fulham, and joined Brentford (ENG) on a season-long loan in 2025-26. Known for his match-winning ability, he scored a stunning late winner against Bournemouth in March 2023 that earned him the Premier League Gamechanger of the Season award.
Reiss Nelson's story
Arsenal Academy
Born on 10 December 1999 in Elephant and Castle, Nelson joined Arsenal's academy at nine years old and progressed to become one of their brightest prospects. He made his senior Arsenal debut in the 2017 FA Community Shield and was regarded as a generational talent.
Loan Spells — Germany & Netherlands
Nelson joined Hoffenheim on loan in 2018-19, scoring seven Bundesliga goals — an impressive return for a teenager. He later spent 2021-22 at Feyenoord, where he played 32 times and featured in their run to the Europa Conference League final.
Brentford Loan 2025-26
After spells back at Arsenal and on loan at Fulham, Nelson joined Brentford (ENG) on a season-long loan in 2025-26. He made 16 appearances in the Premier League, contributing from both starting positions and off the bench as he looked to re-establish himself as a top-flight regular.
Did you know?
- ⚡ Nelson's stunning last-minute winner against Bournemouth in March 2023 won him the Premier League Gamechanger of the Season award.
- 🇩🇪 He scored seven Bundesliga goals on loan at Hoffenheim in 2018-19 — an exceptional return that briefly made him one of the most coveted young players in Europe.
- 🇳🇱 Nelson played a key role in Feyenoord's run to the 2022 UEFA Europa Conference League final, where they lost to Roma, scoring and assisting multiple times during the campaign.
Honours
- FA Cup: 2020 — Arsenal
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