Draft:Nelson Sanca

Nelson Sanca (born 10 October 2006) is a Portugese footballer who plays as a central defender for Newport County.

Career
A central defender, Sanca came through at Canton F.C. in Cardiff. He joined the academy at Newport County for the 2023-24 season.

He began to be included in first-team match day squads for the club in November 2023. After 16 unused substitute appearances, he made his club debut in a 2-1 defeat to Tranmere Rovers in EFL League Two on 13 April 2024. In April 2024 Sanca was selected as the Newport County Academy Player of the Year. In July 2024 Sanca signed his first professional contract with Newport County.