List of Nelson F.C. players

is an English semi-professional association football club based in the town of Nelson, Lancashire.

In 1921, Nelson became a professional outfit when they were one of the teams selected to play in the inaugural season of the newly formed Football League Third Division North.

Defender Clement Rigg amassed the most league appearances for Nelson during this period with 254.

The highest goalscorer was Joe Eddleston who netted on 97 occasions for the club before transferring to Swindon Town in 1926.

This list includes all the players who made at least one league appearance for Nelson during this professional period.