James Neilson (footballer) explained

James Neilson
Fullname:James Hadden Neilson
Birth Date:7 November 1887
Birth Place:Montrose, Scotland
Death Place:Salonika, Kingdom of Greece
Clubs1:Ellon United
Years2:–1909
Clubs2:Huntly
Years3:1909–1914
Clubs3:Aberdeen
Caps3:1
Goals3:0

James Hadden Neilson (7 November 1887 – 28 October 1917) was a Scottish professional footballer who played as a forward in the Scottish League for Aberdeen.

Personal life

Neilson served in the Lovat Scouts and the Queen's Own Cameron Highlanders during the First World War. He was holding the rank of sergeant when he was killed in Greece during the Salonika Campaign on 28 October 1917.[1] He was buried in Kirechkoi-Hortakoi Military Cemetery, near Exochi. His brothers Rolland and Charles (the latter also a footballer) were also killed during the war.[2]

Career statistics

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SeasonLeagueScottish CupOtherTotal
DivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
Aberdeen1908–09Scottish First Division00001[3] 010
1911–1210000010
Career total10001020
  1. Web site: James Neilson . 18 September 2016 . Aberdeen Football Club Heritage Trust.
  2. Web site: James Hadden Neilson Service Record . 18 September 2016 . Football and the First World War . en-US.
  3. Appearance in Fleming Charity Shield

Honours

Aberdeen