Please note that the content of this book primarily consists of articles available from Wikipedia or other free sources online. Fernando Nélson Jesus Vieira Alves (born 5 November 1971 in Porto), known as Nélson, is a retired Portuguese footballer who played as a right defender. Best known for his spell at Sporting Clube de Portugal, he also had a two-year stint at Aston Villa in England. After starting professionally at local S.C. Salgueiros, Nélson moved to first division giants Sporting Clube de Portugal, immediately after having helped the national U-20's win the 1991 FIFA World Youth Championship, played in the country.