| Colin Nelson | |
| Fullname: | Colin Armstrong Nelson |
| Birth Date: | 13 March 1938 |
| Birth Place: | Boldon, England |
| Position: | Right Back |
| Years1: | 1958–1965 |
| Caps1: | 146 |
| Goals1: | 2 |
| Years2: | 1965–1966 |
| Caps2: | 38 |
| Goals2: | 0 |
| Totalcaps: | 184 |
| Totalgoals: | 2 |
Colin Nelson (born 13 March 1938) was an English footballer who played for Sunderland as a full back.
He made his debut for Sunderland against Bristol City in a 4–1 on 25 October 1958 at Ashton Gate.[1] In total he made 146 league appearances, scoring two goals at his time with the club from 1958 to 1964.[2] He then moved to Mansfield Town, where he made 38 appearances without scoring from 1964 to 1966.[3]