Niall Joseph Israel Thompson (born 3 September 1993) is an English professional

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who is currently at Tiverton Town FC after leaving Truro City in July 2022 and previously played at

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until January 2015. He plays as a winger, but his versatility has seen him more recently act as a wing-back.

Torquay United

After coming through the Torquay youth system, he was offered a professional contract at the beginning of the 2012–13 season. He made his senior debut on 14 August 2012 in Torquay's 4–0

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defeat

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, coming on as a substitute for

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in the 63rd minute. Niall made his League debut on 25 August 2012 at home to

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, his performance was very impressive for an 18-year-old and he was awarded 'Man of the match' for his efforts on his debut. On 21 November 2014, Thompson signed on a month's loan with Southern League club Truro City, having previously been loaned to

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earlier in the 2014–15 season. He made his debut as a substitute in Truro's 2–1 win at Dunstable Town on 22 November. On his return to Torquay, he was released at the end of his contract at the beginning of January 2015. On 11 July 2016, Thompson signed a permanent deal with Truro City, now of the

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. He has also played for

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and Mickleover Sports.

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* http://www.torquayunited.com/news/article/united-0-leicester-4-312469.aspx?pageView=full#anchored {{DEFAULTSORT:Thompson, Niall 1993 births Living people English men's footballers Men's association football midfielders Torquay United F.C. players Truro City F.C. players English Football League players Black British sportsmen Hucknall Town F.C. players Footballers from Derby