Gregory Nelson


Gregory Nelson is a Dutch professional footballer who last played for Chennaiyin FC in the Indian Super League, as a winger.

Early and personal life

Born in Amsterdam, Nelson is of Surinamese descent.

Club career

Nelson began his career with AZ and RBC, playing for the latter after a loan deal was made permanent.
After being released by RBC following their bankruptcy, he was without a club until he signed for Bulgarian club CSKA Sofia in June 2010.
In January 2012, he signed for Ukrainian club Metalurh Donetsk on a three-and-a-half year contract. During his time in the Ukraine, a war with Russia began, and the club had to relocate to Kiev for safety.
In October 2015, after Metalurh Donetsk went bankrupt, he returned to Bulgaria to sign for Botev Plovdiv. On 23 October 2015, on his debut for the club, Nelson scored the winning goal against Pirin Blagoevgrad.
In January 2017 he signed for Kazakhstan Premier League side FC Kaisar. After his contract was terminated shortly afterwards for personal reasons, he joined Bahraini Premier League side Al-Muharraq.
After his contract with Al-Muharraq expired, in September 2017 he signed for Chennaiyin FC in the Indian Super League. He left the club in April 2019.

International career

In June 2011 Nelson expressed interest in representing Suriname at international level.

Honours

Chennaiyin FC