Derby County defender wins fans and players' player of the season award

By Dylan Oakley
Published 24th Apr 2024, 10:16 BST
Updated 24th Apr 2024, 10:16 BST
Curtis Nelson joined Derby County on a free following his Blackpool exit in the summer. The defender has made nine appearances for the Rams so far this season.Curtis Nelson joined Derby County on a free following his Blackpool exit in the summer. The defender has made nine appearances for the Rams so far this season.
Curtis Nelson joined Derby County on a free following his Blackpool exit in the summer. The defender has made nine appearances for the Rams so far this season.
Curtis Nelson has played every minute of the League One season this year

Derby County announced Curtis Nelson as both the fans and players’ player of the year award last night.

The centre back picked up both awards after a fan vote convincingly chose Nelson to earn the accolade.

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The former Blackpool and Cardiff man joined at the start of the season as a free agent and has been one of the better Rams signings in recent years.

He has played in every single minute of the League One season this year and it is clear to see why. Having developed a strong centre back partnership with young star Eiran Cashin, Nelson has helped the Rams to have the best defensive record in League One.

The 30 year-old has made 50 appearances since joining the Rams and has scored two goals and earnt 23 clean sheets for Derby.

Nelson has been a big part of the reason why the Rams have been so successful this year as he has headed away countless balls into the box and remains calm when the defence is under pressure from opposing teams.

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He was handed the award at Derby’s end of season awards which were held at Pride Park last night.

Young player of the season: Eiran Cashin

Goal of the season: Ebou Adams

Top scorer: James Collins

Save of the season: Joe Wildsmith

Related topics:DefenderDerbyCardiffBlackpoolLeague OneJames Collins

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