Nathan James Fox (born 14 November 1992) is an English footballer who plays for Southern League Premier Division Central side Spalding United where he plays as a defender.
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Nathan James Fox[1] | ||
| Date of birth | 14 November 1992[1] | ||
| Place of birth | Leicester, England | ||
| Height | 5 ft 10 in (1.78 m)[1] | ||
| Position(s) | Defender | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team | Spalding United | ||
| Youth career | |||
| –2009 | Notts County | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2009–2011 | Notts County | 1 | (0) |
| 2012–2013 | Corby Town | 8 | (0) |
| 2012–2013 | → Kettering Town (loan) | 26 | (0) |
| 2013 | → Kettering Town (loan) | 7 | (1) |
| 2013 | → Rugby Town (loan) | 21 | (0) |
| 2014 | Rugby Town | 4 | (2) |
| 2014–2015 | Stamford | 55 | (2) |
| 2015 | Slough Town | 3 | (0) |
| 2015 | Mickleover Sports | ||
| 2015–2016 | Rushall Olympic | ||
| 2016 | Rugby Town | 5 | (0) |
| 2016 | Coalville Town | 5 | (0[2]) |
| 2016–2017 | Sutton Coldfield Town | ||
| 2017–2018 | Redditch United | ||
| 2018–2019 | Hednesford Town | ||
| 2019–2020 | King's Lynn Town | 28 | (0) |
| 2020–2021 | Alfreton Town | 14 | (0) |
| 2021–2022 | Buxton | 41 | (0) |
| 2022–2023 | Peterborough Sports | ||
| 2023–2024 | AFC Telford United | ||
| 2024– | Spalding United | ||
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 21:54, 12 May 2022 (UTC) | |||
Playing career
editNotts County
editBorn in Leicester, Leicestershire,[1] Fox signed a scholarship contract with Notts County on 13 May 2009, along with 14 other players.[3] He made his Football League debut on 1 December for Notts County in the 4–0 home win over Darlington, replacing Matt Ritchie in the 86th minute as a substitute.[4] He left the club at the end of the 2010–11 season. Fox played 90 minutes for a Derby County XI in a pre-season friendly against Burton Albion in July 2011.[5]
Corby Town
editFox joined Conference North side Corby Town in July 2012.[6]
King's Lynn Town
editOn 1 June 2019, Nathan was confirmed as signing for National League North side King's Lynn Town, along with Sam Kelly and Sonny Carey.[7]
Fox played an integral part in helping secure 'The Linnets' The National League North title. He is perhaps known on Norfolk for his energetic runs and fantastic delivery into the danger area. Fox Contributed with 12 assists that season from left back.
Alfreton Town FC
editAfter winning the Conference North title with Kings Lynn Town FC, Fox was reported to be signing for Kettering Town but opted for Alfreton Town FC.
Buxton
editWhen football returned for the 2021–22 season following the suspension from COVID-19, Fox dropped down a division to sign for Northern Premier League Premier Division side Buxton. The club were crowned champions and reached the FA Cup second-round in his first season with the side.[8]
Peterborough Sports
editDespite promotion, Fox moved to fellow promoted National League North side Peterborough Sports in June 2022.[9]
Style of play
editHans Backe described Fox saying; "He's typical left back, he's a quick and strong boy with a great left foot, whilst having the athletic attributes he can play and his ball retention is excellent."[10]
Fox has matured into one of the best full backs/wing backs outside the National league his delivery into the box and ball retention goes hand in hand with his high fitness levels.
References
edit- ^ a b c d Hugman, Barry J., ed. (2010). The PFA Footballers' Who's Who 2010–11. Mainstream Publishing. p. 157. ISBN 9781845966010.
- ^ Nathan Fox - First Team - Coalville Town - Pitchero
- ^ "Notts name 15 scholars". This is Notts County. 13 May 2009. Retrieved 1 January 2010.
- ^ "Notts County 4 – 0 Darlington". BBC Sport. 1 December 2009. Retrieved 1 January 2010.
- ^ "Burton Albion 2-1 Derby County XI". dcfc.co.uk. 27 July 2011. Retrieved 27 July 2011.[permanent dead link]
- ^ "Corby Town sign Leon McKenzie, Sam Ives and Nathan Fox". BBC News. 12 July 2012. Retrieved 18 July 2012.
- ^ "Three new faces sign for the Linnets while most of last season's squad sign on". kltown.co.uk. Retrieved 1 June 2019.
- ^ "Buxton – Appearances – Nathan Fox". Football Web Pages. Retrieved 12 May 2022.
- ^ Swann, Alan (14 June 2022). "A fifth new signing for Peterborough Sports". Peterborough Today.
- ^ "Fox has future". Notts County F.C. 2 December 2009. Retrieved 1 January 2010.
External links
edit- Nathan Fox at Soccerbase
- Nathan Fox at Soccerway
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