Ryan Nelsen
New ZealandathleteMaleb. 19779.0Global Dominance: 0.00%Ryan Nelsen is a former New Zealand footballer who captained Premier League teams and has been recognized for his contributions to the sport, though he faced challenges in receiving recognition in national awards.
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There’s more than a bit of Ryan Nelsen about the Portland-based centre-back and at 22 years of age, you wonder how far he might go.
All Whites v Egypt: Referee was poor but defensive lapses cost All WhitesThe New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·New Zealand· 2026-06-22
New Zealand· 2026-06-22
Ryan Nelsen celebrates with Chris Wood after beating Bahrain in 2009.
Herald Hat-trick am sports quiz - Tuesday March 25The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·New Zealand· 2025-03-24
New Zealand· 2025-03-24Also mentioned
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Ryan Nelsen was barely recognized despite captaining Premier League teams.
Live updates: The 62nd annual Halberg Awards from Auckland’s Spark ArenaThe New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·New Zealand· 2025-02-18
New Zealand· 2025-02-18
It’s too late for Ryan Nelsen and Winston Reid, who came through one of the most competitive sporting conveyor belts to captain Premier League teams.
Halberg Awards: The simple change needed to fix New Zealand’s sporting awards – Michael BurgessThe New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·New Zealand· 2025-02-18
New Zealand· 2025-02-18
