Nathan Michael Thompson (born 9 November 1990) is an English professional

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who plays as a defender for EFL League One side Stevenage.

Career

Swindon Town

Thompson was born in Chester, Cheshire. He began his career with

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, moving from the youth set-up to become a professional in April 2009. Even before he signed the two-year deal he had reportedly received interest from

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sides Arsenal,

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, Everton and Newcastle United. He made his debut on 5 October 2010, as he replaced Scott Cuthbert in a

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win over

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. He made his league debut on 2 November 2010, when he played the full ninety minutes of a 3–0 home defeat to

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. On 20 April 2013, Thompson was awarded the 2012/2013 Swindon Advertiser 'Player of the Year' after winning by more than 60 per cent of the fans' votes and Thompson won again in 2013/2014.

Portsmouth

On 22 June 2017, Thompson signed for newly promoted League One club

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on a two-year contract on a free transfer. He scored his first goal for Portsmouth against Sunderland in the 2019 EFL Trophy Final in which Portsmouth won on penalties. Thompson left after his contract expired in search for Championship football.

Peterborough United

On 16 August 2019, he signed for

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on a two-year deal. In May 2021, he signed a further two-year contract. At the end of the 2022–23 season, Thompson was announced to be departing the club upon the expiration of his contract.

Stevenage

On 8 June 2023, Thompson signed for newly promoted League One club Stevenage. Later in the month, he was joined at the club by his brother.

Personal life

His younger brother,

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, is also a footballer. Nathan is studying for an MSc in Sports Directorship with VSI in Manchester.

Career statistics

Honours

Portsmouth * EFL Trophy: 2018–19 Peterborough United * EFL League One second-place promotion:

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References

External links

Profile
at the Portsmouth F.C. website * {{DEFAULTSORT:Thompson, Nathan 1990 births Living people Footballers from Chester English men's footballers Men's association football defenders Swindon Town F.C. players Portsmouth F.C. players English Football League players Black British sportsmen Peterborough United F.C. players