Nelson Weiper

Nelson Felix Patrick Weiper (born 17 March 2005) is a German professional footballer who plays as a forward for Bundesliga club Mainz 05.

Club career
Weiper is a product of the youth academy of Mainz 05, having joined as an U8. Working his way up all their youth categories, he signed a professional contract with the club on 18 March 2022. He made his senior debut in the Bundesliga as a late substitute for Mainz in a 2–1 loss to Freiburg on 1 October 2022. He won the 2022 U17 Fritz Walter Medal, an award for the most outstanding German youth prospect in their age group. He played a huge part in helping the Mainz 05 U19 side win the U19 Bundesliga in the 22/23 season.

International career
Weiper is a youth international for Germany, having played for the Germany U17s and U18s. He was prolific with the U17s, scoring 13 goals in 15 games.

Personal life
Weiper was born in Germany to a German father and an Albanian mother from the city of Kuçovë. His brother, Henrik, is also a footballer and youth international for Albania and Kosovo.

Honours
Individual
 * Fritz Walter Medal U17 Gold: 2022